Historic Tempe Governor’s Home Plans Restaurant Opening

Phoenix Thai restaurant owners Cat Bunnag and Dan Robinson are set to open a new restaurant in 2026 at the historic Governor Benjamin B. Moeur House and Hatton Hall in Tempe. The Moeur House, built in 1893 and once home to Arizona's fourth governor during the Great Depression, has been restored with around $2 million invested by the City of Tempe, who also added Hatton Hall in 1993. The site, located near Seventh Street and Myrtle Avenue, aims to blend Tempe's historic significance with a warm, authentic dining experience reminiscent of the former House of Tricks patio. Tempe officials express enthusiasm that the restaurant will become a community destination, preserving the heritage of the Moeur House while providing a new gathering place for locals and food enthusiasts. The restaurant owners highlighted the magical ambiance of the Moeur House and their excitement to create a special space for celebration and relaxation. This project reflects a broader trend of revitalizing historic buildings as culinary venues to connect communities with their local history.