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Try these on your next light rail trip

Metromix
December 3, 2008

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Carly's (Credit: Jack Kurtz/azcentral.com)

Looking for a good bar or restaurant to stop at during your light rail trip? Here are a few of our faves.

Portland's

105 W. Portland St. - Phoenix

602-795-7480

With its dark colors, traditional jazz and original art, Portland's has an urban sophistication that represents the revitalization of downtown Phoenix. The menu features New American dishes, many with a French twist.

Pasta Bar

705 N. First Street - Phoenix

602-687-8704

Wade Moises' Pasta Bar is part of a burgeoning little independent restaurant cluster in downtown Phoenix.

Turf Accountant Irish Restaurant and Pub

705 N. First St. - Phoenix

602-296-5043

The darkly lit Turf is part pub and part restaurant.

Sens Asian Tapas and Sake Bar

705 N. First St. - Phoenix

602-340-9777

Specializes in home-style Asian cooking with a modern edge. Dishes include marinated duck with five Asian spices, fried tempura and ginger soy-marinated squid.

Carly's Bistro

128 E. Roosevelt St. - Phoenix

602-262-2759

There are hot paninis, cool salads and live music most nights at this little bistro, which also showcases locally created artwork.

Matt's Big Breakfast

801 N. First St. - Phoenix

602-254-1074

Hearty, familiar breakfast fare in a small setting. Be prepared to wait outside for a seat during peak breakfast hours.

Amsterdam

718 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix

602-258-6122

This favorite among gay men really loves its fellas. It gives patrons a $10 martinis-and-manicures special every Mondays, plus theres karaoke Sundays and one of the best drag shows in the Valley every Thursday. In addition to the fun entertainment, the beautiful, Roman-inspired, brick-walled bar is peppered with chandeliers and columns, and is a chic place to hang out. Outside, the patio always is packed with people, sipping on yummy cocktails such as watermelon-tinis or munching on items from the reasonably-priced bar menu.

The Roosevelt Tavern

816 N. Third St. - Phoenix

602-254-2561

Found in the heart of the arts district, this laid-back bar and American restaurant is set in a restored home built in the early 1900s, and is now features hardwood floors, a sharp, minimalist décor and a glass-walled keg room.