| CHOW BELLA | t Café Extra Outings The Valley’s best happy hours that go past 6 p.m. BY CYRUS GUCCIONE H appy hour is what separates us from the animals. Or at least what separates the fru- gal from the extravagant. With good food and drink at a discounted fare, it’s one of the few in- stances where you can finally have your cake and eat it too. In this case, the cake is a refreshing cocktail and an appetizer at a reasonable price. Still, happy hour is a reward for the plan- ners and prudent who can make the 6 p.m. cutoff. How often do we rush to drinks or dinner with friends only to get the re- sponse, “Sorry, happy hour just ended”? In some ways, this adds to the distinctiveness of happy hour, like the elusive Loch Ness, not to be seen again until 3 p.m. the next day. This leaves the throng of procrastina- tors to pay full-price drinks or risk waiting for reverse happy hour to start. So, we com- piled a list of a few local watering holes that kindly push the happy hour cutoff past 6 p.m. so you can have your slice of cake too (looking at you, procrastinators). 26 Salty Senorita 3748 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. daily, and all day Monday Decorated with palms and tiki torches, Salty Senorita is the beach vibe we all crave as Phoenicians. This upbeat spot in the heart of Scottsdale is known for its signa- ture margaritas and massive selection of tequila. Their beach-inspired happy hour includes a selection of tacos ($2.75 each), carnitas tostada ($4), and loaded beach house nachos ($8.75) which includes your New Times file photo choice of meat, pico, and melted fundido pepper jack cheese. Drinks include the classic house margarita or seaside sangria ($5.75), house wine ($4.75), and a 14-ounce Pacifico draft ($3.50). Bevvy Uptown 5600 North Seventh Street Happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday Whether you’re in uptown Phoenix or Old Town Scottsdale, throughout the day, Bevvy transforms from a brunch favorite to a lively happy hour to a late-night high-en- ergy pub with games and trivia. Bevvy aims to please everyone. This upbeat eatery serves hearty portions of pub grub and drinks in a swanky British-style venue. Happy hour drinks include a list of Mos- cow mules and cocktails starting at $7, and house wine and well drinks for $6. The food menu offers a generous list of pub-grubby pleasers like the giant salted pretzel ($8), house mac and cheese ($8), and a selection of flatbreads made with house-made dough. Try the Ron Swanson, the signature flatbread with house braised short rib, bacon, cheddar, chipotle aioli, topped with chives ($13). Come for brunch and stick around for happy hour. It’s worth the wait. Sushiholic 3957 East Camelback Road Happy hour from 2 p.m. to close daily Arguably one of the best happy hours in town, Sushiholic’s reverse happy hour starts immediately when the regular happy hour ends at 8 p.m. and goes until mid- night. Located in a typical hole-in-the-wall strip mall, this unassuming neighborhood sushi joint is bustling with activity. Happy hour is a more condensed version of the main menu, including a selection of roughly 20 types of sushi, 17 appetizers, and an extensive wine and cocktail list. For $10, you can do quite a bit of damage with full sushi rolls starting at $3.75 and miso soup for $1.75. Try the Tootsie Roll, which has shrimp tempura, avocado, crab meat, cucumber, topped with savory eel sauce, and the Sinful Geisha cocktail that is The happy hour vibe continues until 7 p.m. at the Salta Senorita. smooth and mellow with watermelon pucker and a mandarin orange kick. Because of its popularity, consider making a reservation for reverse happy hour to by- pass the hungry crowd of sushiholics. Jackalope Gastropub 801 North Third Street Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily Start your night in downtown Phoenix at this cozy burger cafe located just south of the bustling Roosevelt Row. Jackalope Gastropub has an adorable patio to enjoy lavishly prepared comfort food, cocktails, and late-night snacks. Their happy hour is simple: $2 off everything. Featuring a menu of full-flavored appetiz- ers like the Buffalo cauliflower bites ($11), elaborately crafted burgers, plus an unspar- ing list of cocktails, it’s hard not to indulge in this 20-odd-item menu. Try the juicy truffle burger, which includes a half-pound beef patty, shaved truffle, grilled onions, gruyere cheese, herb aioli, lettuce, and to- mato on a brioche bun ($15). The Whining Pig 1612 East Bethany Home Road Happy hour from open to 7 p.m. daily Since opening in 2013, this neighborhood wine and craft beer bar has taken over the Valley with force. Now with seven loca- tions, including Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Gilbert and Scottsdale, the friendly staff at the Whining Pig pours wines from all over the world including more than 100 craft beers from a rotating tap that changes with the season. With winter upon us, stouts and porters are appearing on their tap handles. The cozy atmosphere makes this an in- timate experience with the classic chalk- board menu, live music, and vintage board games. With such a large drink selection, the food options are slim. A dollar off a se- lection of grilled cheese sandwiches ($8) and a charcuterie board ($14) are the only options in terms of eats. Happy hour drink special includes $2 off any draft beer. 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