Maizie's
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Looking for a good bar or restaurant to stop at during your light rail trip? Here are a few of our faves.
Light rail hot spots- Central/Camelback
Try these on your next light rail trip
MetromixDecember 2, 2008
SunUp Brewing Co.
322 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-279-8909
The Light Rail Cream Ale alone is worth the short walk from the station.
Maizie's Cafe and Bistro
4750 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix602-274-2828
Maizie’s balances a hip, urban environment with friendly, attentive service and a mix of classic comfort food and healthful dishes. While you can try light fare such as hummus dip, basil-pesto bruschetta, salads and panini, Maizie’s also offers filling burgers, pizzas and pastas. Head there on Tuesdays for the $2.50 Taco Tuesday deal, which lands diners a taco, beans and rice. Chow down inside, or head out to the patio for some people watching.
Homme Lounge
138 W. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-234-3023
You cant help but shake your groove thing at Homme. This cen-Pho hotspot has not one, but two floors on which to let your freak flag fly and boasts a huge, booming sound system as your musical backdrop. Packed with those that need to tear up the dance floor and others who just want to see and be seen, its ripe for mingling.
Sweet Tomatoes
52 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-274-5414
Sure, it's a chain, but it's hard to argue with the overwhelming salad bar or the huge pot of chicken noodle soup.
The Prime Chinese Restaurant
24 W. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-274-7219
Cantonese Chinese food in a pleasant, uncluttered atmosphere. Great for a weekday lunch.
The Eggery
50 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-263-8554
From the same people who bring you the Good Egg, this breakfast place offers a deep menu of breakfast items, plus sandwiches, salads and burgers. Fresh-squeezed juices, too.
Four Kings Central
24 W. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-264-2303
Four Kings Central offers happy hour specials daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Check out Ladies' Night specials of $1.75 well drinks and $2 Dom bottles on Mondays. Pool tables, arcade games and special events are also available.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
2 E. Camelback Road - Phoenix602-266-3330
With a late closing time, Applebee’s can become packed in the evening with a younger generation watching sports and having fun. Its menu features moderately priced food and beverages, with an atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Dishes include pasta, ribs, chicken fingers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Customize your meal with the "Pick 'N Pair" lunch deal where you choose a your combo from soup, salad, sandwich and pasta. Also offers a Weight Watchers’ menu.
Doc's Place Music and Supper Club
40 E. Camelback Road, Suite 102 - Phoenix602-277-5999
This restaurant and music club offers cajun-inspired entrees in an atmosphere reminiscent of the supper clubs of the 40s and 50s. Start with Southern fried green tomatoes and move onto Miles Bayou Chicken or Louis Armstrong Ox Tails. Docs Place offers live music and dancing nightly.
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