CenPhoCenPhohttp://www.cenpho.com/journal/2008-05-13T17:25:58ZSquarespaceThe Grand Avenue Tavern is back!!!!http://www.cenpho.com/journal/2008/5/13/the-grand-avenue-tavern-is-back.htmldesert senorita2008-05-13T16:43:04Z2008-05-13T16:43:04ZI just received news that has made my day year.  The Grand Avenue Tavern, which closed last year and has had an uncertain future, is once again open for business.  And the best part...everyone's favorite employee from the old GAT - Renee - is running the show!

Here's the link to the new website.  Head over to Grand Avenue and check it out! 

]]>Fate and Next Doorhttp://www.cenpho.com/journal/2008/4/30/fate-and-next-door.htmldesert senorita2008-04-30T17:16:51Z2008-04-30T17:16:51ZIf you haven't been to Fate in the last 6 months, you need to go check it out for a couple reasons.  First of all, the restaurant went through a remodel last year and now features more outdoor seating and updated bathrooms.  And of course, the food is still awesome.  But more importantly, there is now a full service outdoor bar next door called, simply, Next Door.  It's a fantastic place to sit when the weather is nice.  And the bartenders are very friendly.  There's ample room to hang out so it's a great place to bring a large group of friends.  So head to Fate for dinner and then Next Door to party!

]]>Coming Soon...http://www.cenpho.com/journal/2008/2/22/coming-soon.htmldesert senorita2008-02-22T02:59:11Z2008-02-22T02:59:11ZThe relaunch of CenPho is coming soon.  Very soon.

Over the years, we've received numerous comments from readers about things they'd like to see on CenPho.com.

If you have a suggestion or idea, now is your chance!  Please feel free to leave a comment.  And stay tuned!

]]>Phoenix New Times "Best of 2007"http://www.cenpho.com/journal/2007/11/2/phoenix-new-times-best-of-2007.htmldesert senorita2007-11-02T08:28:00Z2007-11-02T08:28:00ZIn addition to being lame about updates to CenPho.com this year, we were also lame to have not previously acknowledged our Phoenix New Times "Best of 2007" award for "Best Place to Find Your Place."  We're honored to have been recognized by the PNT team, and we're glad to hear that more and more people are using the "CenPho" moniker!  So thanks to everyone for your support over the last few years!  And we promise to get back on track soon!

]]>Hello friendshttp://www.cenpho.com/journal/2007/11/2/hello-friends.htmldesert senorita2007-11-02T05:19:33Z2007-11-02T05:19:33ZOK, the CenPho girls have been TOTALLY LAME this year about sharing our adventures.

But as Monty Python would say, "we're not dead...yet."

We've been cooking up ideas for ways to make CenPho.com better than ever, while continuing to provide information about Central Phoenix to the world.

So we PROMISE there is more to come.  We just can't promise WHEN exactly, but it will be this winter.

In the meantime, enjoy our previous commentary about bars and restaurants in CenPho, and stay tuned!

]]>Smoker Havenshttp://www.cenpho.com/journal/2007/5/12/smoker-havens.htmldesert senorita2007-05-12T22:14:59Z2007-05-12T22:14:59ZSomeone left a comment suggesting I make a list of bars that have a patio where smokers are still welcome.

While this list is not exhaustive, here are a few options off the top of my head:

Amsterdam

Grand Avenue Tavern

The Roosevelt

Jackson's on Third

Rosie McCaffrey's

]]>Welcome to CenPho.comhttp://www.cenpho.com/journal/2007/2/19/welcome-to-cenphocom.htmldesert senorita2007-03-13T03:05:00Z2007-03-13T03:05:00ZFor returning visitors...welcome back and you will notice that we've recently scaled back our areas of focus to just bars and restaurants in Central Phoenix (CenPho).

For new visitors, welcome and enjoy your visit.

Click here to find bars in CenPho.

Click here to find restaurants in CenPho.

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