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Mia Culpa, the cocktail lounge tucked inside Scott Conant's Roman God of Fire at 80 S. Rio Salado Parkway, opens September 25, per Phoenix New Times' fall preview. Guests get a confessional moment before they are admitted to the vice-inspired bar. It is from Pretty Decent Concepts, the group behind the airplane-themed Carry On and the hidden lounges Drop Dead Gorgeous, Filthy and Trophy Room, so expect inventive drinks in an over-the-top room.
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Cabana Republic is serving at 921 E. University Drive near Rural Road in Tempe. Its current menu lists tacos from $2.75 and vegetarian burritos or rice bowls from $6.50, with meat and seafood choices priced separately. The operator lists daily hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mouth by Southwest reported the opening November 9; check the restaurant’s menu for current prices before ordering.
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ASU lists its 2026 Lantern Walk for Friday, November 20, with a route from the north side of the Memorial Union to Nelson Fine Arts Plaza. The university says construction on A Mountain prompted the change. The walk is part of Homecoming week, November 15-21. Check ASU’s Homecoming page for timing and arrival updates before heading out.
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Mug Shotz Coffee Co. now marks its Tempe shop at 411 S. Mill Ave., Suite 102, as open. Downtown Tempe’s current business roster lists a November 1, 2026, opening. The operator’s menu includes espresso drinks, cold brew, flavored lattes, lemonades and teas. Check with the shop for current service hours before visiting.
