In case you haven’t heard, today’s Mill Avenue is not your parents’ Mill Avenue. Depending on when you were in college, it may not be yours either.
Extra-grungy dive bars, blah big-box eateries and spots that rely on cheap Bud Light-and-wings deals have been replaced by higher-end dining establishments, chic lounges and restaurants that aim to be destinations rather than a sustenance detour.
Downtown Tempe’s dining evolution continues. A celebrity-chef-driven restaurant connected to a speakeasy is now open. A crowd-pleasing scratch burger joint, a popular local ice cream shop, a noted arcade bar and the latest concept from the owners of a much-lauded Thai restaurant are on their way…