Restaurant Opening | The Funky Monk in Tempe is Now Open
Square One Concepts continues to add to its bar and restaurant portfolio, this Spring introducing The Funky Monk, a colorfully comfortable throwback spot that produces delicious food by day and a psychedelic lounge vibe by night.
The Funky Monk interior features bright patchwork seating, a full-service bar and a state-of-the-art sound system perfect for dance music including everything from vintage throwbacks to top 40 hits every weekend. In addition, the venue offers comfortable seating for dining indoors and out to revel in the brilliant Arizona climate.
The Funky Monk character is an innovative take on Belgian monks known for their rich beer-making tradition dating back to the sixth century. The image also is reminiscent of Arizona’s Camelback Mountain rock formation, Praying Monk, which is roughly 100 feet high, situated on the northeastern side of the mountain.
While the décor offers patrons a whimsical getaway, they’ll also experience a signature quality menu of conventional American fare with a snappy twist. Healthy-to-indulgent starters like a nosh board, stuffed mushrooms and fried calamari options are joined by the Super Monk and Disco-tec-a pizzas; a grilled caprese sandwich and elevated pasta selections such as pasta with 24 karat mac and lemon pepper garlic chicken.
The Funky Monk Starters
The Funky Monk Pizzas
The Funky Monk Pastas
In addition to the special dishes, The Funky Monk boasts a handcrafted cocktail program presenting an assortment of mules, floats and signature drinks, some customized per site. The Tempe location offers ASU themed drinks the Rising Sun and Devil’s Sunrise, a refreshing mix of Patron Tequila, Tangerine Red Bull and grenadine, while Tucson serves up The Funky Stuff, a red or blue vodka based drink.
The Funky Monk Tempe | 526 S. Mill Ave. | Tempe | 85281 | 480.219.1376
Sunday through Wednesday | 12pm until 1am
Thursday through Saturday | 12pm until 2am
The Funky Monk Tucson | 350 E. C0ngress St. | Tucson | 85701 | 520.777.5560
Sunday through Wednesday | 12pm until 1am
Thursday through Saturday | 12pm until 2am
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About the Author - Taryn Jeffries
Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.
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