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Monroe’s Hot Chicken opens 2nd location near Tempe Town Lake

Monroe’s Hot Chicken, the 21-month-old downtown Phoenix eatery specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, has opened a second location at The Watermark on the north side of Tempe Town Lake.

Where: The $150 million mixed-use development is located near the southwest corner of Scottsdale and the 202.

Menu highlights: Chicken sandwich ($12), chicken waffle sandwich ($14), and chicken tenders and fries ($12),

The background: The fast-casual Monroe’s was launched by Larry White, best-known for Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles.

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.