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Pita Jungle announces northeast Mesa location will open in November

Back in July, MXSW broke the news Pita Jungle was taking over the former Osteria spot in northeast Mesa. Now we know what month it will open: November.

The restaurant on the southeast corner of Alta Mesa and McKellips will be the Tempe-born chain’s 23rd location and third in Mesa.

“The East Valley, and Mesa in particular, has proved to be a fertile and vibrant ground for the spread of our healthful eaters,’’ Pita Jungle co-founder Bassel Osmani says.

The restaurants serve a Mediterranean-inspired menu, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.