Release Date: Wednesday, June 20th 2012
Start off summer with light bites, refreshing drinks
By Local Lilly
Now that the heat has arrived, light bites and drinks that cool and refresh are more my pace.
The street tacos ($6–$7.50) and generous portions of house-made guacamole ($6) fit the bill at Canteen Modern Tequila Bar. I prefer to pair my meal with a Paloma ($6.50) made with 100 percent blue agave blanco, organic grapefruit soda, fresh lime and grapefruit zest.
Nights get busy with the bling crowd at Canteen, however for me it is a go-to local spot for a summer lunch, happy hour or quick bite before a show at ASU Gammage. Fairly fast service, a simple well-priced menu and cool modern vibe has gotten Canteen voted one of the “Top 25 Best New Restaurants in Phoenix” and “Best Happy Hour” by Phoenix Magazine. It also earned a Best of East Valley award for Best Margarita from the East Valley Tribune.
Located at 640 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, Canteen is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily with happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (480) 773-7135.
