By Marilyn Hawkes
Close to 20 new restaurants swept into Greater Phoenix during the month of October – while patrons bid adieu to several beloved eateries, including one was in business for more than 80 years.
Angie’s The New Fast Food
A new platform launched by Tony and Roushan Christofellis of Salad and Go fame features premium ingredients and low prices on dishes that include protein bowls, grilled burritos, tacos, pizza and fresh-cut salads. Eight more outlets to follow. 1739 W. Glendale Ave., angies.com
Costa Bella Italian Kitchen
A classic Italian restaurant has opened in Scottsdale with a full menu of fresh pasta, veal piccata, veal marsala, cioppino, shrimp scampi, pan seared scallops and four different risotto dishes. 14692 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, costabellarestaurantaz.com
Cowboy Seafood
The newest concept from chef Chris Collins and Common Ground Culinary exists in an enchanted culinary twilight zone where “smoke meets surf,” bringing together Southern barbecue traditions, fresh coastal seafood and craft cocktails at Park Central Mall. 3112 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, cowboyseafoodaz.com
French Crêperie
A St. Louis crêperie has opened a branch in Old Town Scottsdale, serving sweet and savory crepes that include everything from Nutella and strawberries to shredded chicken and pesto. 4225 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, frenchcreperie.com
General Admission
The former RnR Gastropub location in Old Town is now home to a modern sports lounge with chef-driven cuisine and craft cocktails. General Admission also has outlets in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. 3737 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, generaladmissionrestaurants.com
Hero
A new Modern-Italian neighborhood restaurant with Japanese influences has opened in Downtown Phoenix, featuring handmade pasta, steak, seafood and “timeless” cocktails. This is the first of three Vivili Hospitality Group restaurants that will open near Roosevelt Row. 1030 N. First St., Phoenix, phxhero.com
Homme Thai Supper Club
Vivid “Gabby” Chu, executive chef at Le Du Thai, has opened a Thai restaurant in the former Copper & Sage space. 322 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, @hommephx
Hook ‘N Cleaver Premium Market
Meat and fish market that also whips up sandwiches, salads and bowls with an emphasis on healthy eating has opened in Scottsdale. 14144 N. 100th St., Scottsdale, hookncleaver.com
Hummus Bar & Grill
A kosher Mediterranean (meat, no dairy) restaurant with challah and pita baked in-house and fresh hummus made daily is open now in Scottsdale. 4835 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale, hummusbaraz.com
Lenny’s Craft Burger
Cannon Beach is home to the newest Lenny’s, where you can get burgers galore, including turkey and veggie burgers along with salads, hot sandwiches and pinsas. 4525 S. Power Rd., Mesa, lennyscraftburger.com
Los Milics Vineyards Tasting Room
Pavle and Ita Milic have opened a new tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale with cozy patio seating where guests can enjoy wine by the glass, flight or bottle and a limited food menu highlighted by hand-pulled mozzarella. 7045 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, losmilicsvineyards.com
Otra Pizzeria
Downtown Phoenix’s Warehouse District has a new pizzeria with signature red and white pies, with a customize-your-own option. 421 S. Third St., Phoenix, otrapizzeriaphx.com
Par Five Sports Grill
You’ll find a large menu of comfort food, from burgers to salads to steaks along with cocktails; live weekend entertainment and plenty of game-day action at this Ahwatukee sports grill with roots in Sierra Vista. 1241 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, parfivesportsgrill.com
Phantom Fox Beer Co., Goat & Ram
A second location for this craft brewery with an in-house pizzeria has opened in the former Illegal Pete’s location on Mill Avenue. 525 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, phantomfox.beer
Quiriego Cocina Rustica
Observing the cooking traditions of Hermosillo, Mexico, Quiriego is a restaurant dedicated to woodfired cooking, fresh tortillas and salsas made to order. Entrees include everything from grilled octopus and branzino to New York strip steak and a pork chop with three moles. 17007 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, quiriegorestaurant.com
Sartén Kitchen & Bar
An all-day restaurant at Denu Hotel & Spa highlights a wide-variety of modern Sonoran cuisine “shaped by fire, smoke and cast iron.” 1 E. Adams St., Phoenix, denuhotel.com
Spinato’s Pizzeria
The Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium now has a pizzeria where game and concert goers can enjoy thin crust pizza, a full-service bar and patio dining. 9591 W. Sportsman’s Park North, Glendale, spinatospizzeria.com
Stage 12 West
Live musical entertainment is the main attraction at this Mesa venue along with a food menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, tacos and an assortment of entrees. 12 W. Main St., Mesa, stage12west.com
Tap N Taco
Street tacos, quesadillas, filled baked potatoes and fries are on the menu at Tap N Taco’s second location. Located in a former Serrano’s location. 141 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, tapntaco.com
Closed in October
New Garden, Phoenix’s oldest Chinese restaurant, closed after 84 years in south Phoenix due to the health of its co-owners.
Scott’s Generations, a beloved Phoenix New York-style deli, has closed its doors after 37 years due to lease issues.
Surf City Tiki Hut in Gilbert has closed after eight months. It was a rebrand of Surf City Sandwich, from Santa Cruz, Calif.
Common Ground Culinary has closed ice cream shop Sweet Provisions in McCormick Ranch to expand neighboring Grassroots Kitchen & Tap.
