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Desert Digest Food & DrinkFebruary 2023 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesMarch 15, 2023

Opening Acqua Di’ Mare Mediterranean restaurant with tableside cooking, indoor and outdoor dining and an emphasis on seafood, has opened in downtown Chandler. 106 S. Oregon St., Chandler, acquadimare.us Angie’s Lobster The folks at Salad and Go have opened a Tempe branch of their lobster drive-through concept. They also serve breakfast with and without lobster. 835 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, angieslobster.com Arboleda Coastal Mediterranean fare at Scottsdale Quarter in an open concept dining room with...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkJanuary 2023 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 6, 2023

Openings Barro’s Pizza After 20 years, the Chandler branch of this family-owned, made-to-order pizza restaurant is moving to a bigger space in Las Tiendas Village. They also dish up wings, sandwiches, pasta and salads. 2935 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, barrospizza.com BJ’s Brewhouse This national chain offers 48 beers on tap and a full menu, featuring everything from salads and pizzas to burgers and tacos. 14950 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, bjsrestaurants.com Cartel Roasting Co. Desert...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkDecember 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 6, 2023

Openings Ah-wok-tukee Asian Cuisine Clever name for a new Ahwatukee restaurant serving up egg foo young, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein and other favorites. 1420 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, ah-wok-tukee.com Angie’s Lobster Home of the $9.99 lobster meal opens a third Valley location. 1901 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, angieslobster.com Black Rock Coffee Stop by for your favorite coffee drink or smoothie at Black Rock’s newest location in Mesa. 1458 S. Signal Butte Rd.,...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkNovember 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesDecember 7, 2022

Openings 85°C Bakery Café Look for breads, cakes, sweet treats and sea salt coffee at this new to Arizona franchise next to 99 Ranch Market in Chandler. 1912 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 85cbakerycafe.com Artichoke Basille’s Pizza New York-based pizzeria opens a third Valley location at Desert Ridge Marketplace, featuring eight pizza varieties, slices and “not pizza” starters and entrees. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, artichokepizza.com Barstool Scottsdale Sports bar inspired by the Barstool Sports website...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkOctober 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 8, 2022

Bodega Opening Angry Chickz California-based Nashville hot chicken chain lands in Glendale. If you choose the hottest level, you must sign a waiver. 5130 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, angrychickz.com Ay, Chabela Chubasco Taco’s Andrew and Nick Renteria and Sam Olguin of Killer Whale Sex Club have opened a Mexican seafood eatery. Look for swordfish, halibut and charred octopus tacos. 719 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, aychabelaphx.com Black Rifle Coffee Veteran-founded coffee company has opened a free-standing...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkSeptember 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesOctober 10, 2022

Opening Bamboo Asian Kitchen This new spot at Christown Spectrum Mall has all your favorite Asian dishes to go or dine in. 1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix, bambooasiankitchenaz.com Belly A popular Phoenix restaurant sets up shop at Epicenter, featuring a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine and drinks. 3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, 480-500 6464, bellyphx.com Big’s American Sports Bar & Grill Belly up to the bar and watch your favorite sports teams and choose...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkAugust 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 7, 2022

Opened Angie’s Lobster If you’re in the market for a lobster roll on the fly, Angie’s Lobster drive-thru has opened its first location in Mesa. 2848 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa, angieslobster.com Anoche Cantina This Latin-inspired restaurant by day and night club after dark is Tempe’s newest hot spot. 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, anochecantina.com Backyard Taco Queen Creek now has a branch of Backyard Taco featuring tacos, quesadillas, chorreadas, tostadas, burritos, bowls and papas...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkJuly 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesAugust 3, 2022

Opening Beirut Market A Middle Eastern market featuring daily lunch and dinner dishes along with fresh produce, desserts and groceries has opened in the Rose Garden Center. 21043 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 602-675-0647 Caffé Vita Seattle’s leading independent coffee roaster sets up shop in Arizona. 509 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, caffevita.com Chick-A-Dee This new Thai restaurant specializes in chicken and rice dishes topped with cucumber, cilantro and a choice of sauces. 49 W. Thomas...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkJune 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesJuly 13, 2022

Opening B & B Cocktail Lounge The folks at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse have opened a cocktail lounge adjacent to the mother ship with a tidy menu of sushi, salads, shared plates and desserts. 4222 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, bourbonandbones.com Café Balkan Authentic European Kitchen This new restaurant features “home-cooked meals,” including goulash, stuffed cabbage rolls and lamb shanks. 21043 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, cafebalkanaz.com California Fish Grill A second location of the California-based...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkMay 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesJune 6, 2022

Birdcall | Photo courtesy Oh Partners Openings Angel Thai Bistro Family-owned restaurant features a “divine dining experience” with popular Thai dishes, including pad Thai, multiple curries and coconut soup. 4010 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, angelthaiaz.com Birdcall Look for 100 percent all-natural fried chicken sandwiches and chicken fingers as well as salads at this Denver-based fast-casual restaurant. 7204 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, eatbirdcall.com Black Rock Coffee Oregon coffee chain opens its fifth Mesa location and 27th...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkMarch 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesApril 4, 2022

Carcara | Photo courtesy Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Opening Andy’s Frozen Custard You’ll find frozen custard, sundaes, shakes and more at the Valley’s fourth location of Andy’s. 686 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, eatandys.com BEG Bakery & Creamery This Scottsdale bakery features butter-free, egg-free and gluten-free treats, including muffins, cupcakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls. 3030 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, begbakery.com Black Rock Coffee Drive through or order inside at Black Rock’s newest location at Block 7000....

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkFebruary 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesMarch 7, 2022

Opening Angie’s Lobster Angie’s Lobster, “Home of $9.99 lobster meals,” has opened a second location in Glendale. 4326 W. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, angieslobster.com Beard Papa’s A Beard Papa’s franchise specializing in cream puffs has opened its second Arizona location in San Tan Village. 2196 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, beardpapas.com Bottle & Bean Coffee House & Wine Shop This coffee and wine shop open for breakfast and lunch also features a private dining venue. 2577...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkJanuary 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 2, 2022

Opening Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale’s newest wine tasting room features wine flights, bottles to go and cheese and charcuterie plates. They also have a tasting room in Cottonwood. 4225 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, azstronghold.com Badlands Bar & Grill Back in November 2021, Badlands Bar & Grill opened, featuring comfort food classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 7192 S. Price Rd., Tempe, 480-800-4600, badlandsbarandgrill.com Boba Whaaat Vietnamese tea shop and restaurant that serves Vietnamese...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkNovember 2021 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesDecember 6, 2021

Opening Aftermath Bar + Kitchen You’ll find modern American cuisine at this new eatery, including shareable plates and entrees and a nice selection of cocktails, beer and wine. 1534 E. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, aftermathphoenix.com Babbo Italian Eatery An eighth Valley location of this family-owned restaurant has opened in Goodyear. 15705 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, 623-440-2117, babboitalian.com Bap and Chicken Korean fried chicken and bibimbap headline this west Chandler restaurant’s menu. On Thursdays they feature...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkOctober 2021 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 4, 2021

Open Barrio Cosita A new fast-casual concept from the folks at Barrio Queen, featuring tacos, tequila and other Mexican food favorites. 15801 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-436-6559, barriocosita.com Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill The former Teakwoods Tavern & Grill is now home to the Valley’s fifth Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill. Lots of pub grub here from chicken wings to burgers. 151 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, 480-590-3757, fatwillysaz.com Freely Taproom & Kitchen...

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