Cornish Pasty Co. in Tempe, Arizona

Close up of the Italian

I can remember my first visit to the Cornish Pasty Co. It wasn’t in Tempe, Arizona, but in Las Vegas. Like Tempe, the Las Vegas location was tucked away in a plain strip mall off the beaten path. When I walked through the doors from the bright Las Vegas sun into the dark and dimly lit restaurant, I wondered what I was getting myself into. When I walked through the doors from the bright Las Vegas sun into the dark …

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Four Peaks Brewing Company on 8th Street in Tempe, Arizona

The Southwest Burger with a side of french fries[

As a baseball fan, I find myself back in Tempe, Arizona each year for spring training. While I am no expert on Tempe, I have witnessed how the city has changed over the years. Each time I visit, I encounter new restaurants, breweries, and sights that seem to pop up out of nowhere. While there are many great places for food or a cold beer in Tempe, I always find myself returning to Four Peaks Brewing Company on 8th Street. …

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