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10. Popular East Valley pizzeria to expand to south Chandler
Family-owned Zesty Zzeeks Pizza & Wings opened its fourth location in December.
9. Aaron Eckburg, co-owner of Gilbert-based Go Lb. Salt, dies at age 48
Eckburg passed away unexpectedly in June from an aortic dissection, according to his wife, Liz.
8. Mr Brews Taphouse to make Arizona debut in south Chandler
The Wisconsin-based chain of burger-and-beer eateries took over the former Chandler Gourmet Deli space in September.
7. McFate Brewing in Scottsdale will return to original name, but say goodbye to founder
The brewery regained rights to its original name, Fate Brewing, but founder Steve McFate was forced out by his partners.
6. Now open: Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom in Chandler
The national chain returned to the Valley by taking over the former El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in May.
5. Slim Chickens closes its last AZ restaurant in Chandler
The Arkansas-based chain’s closure in May paved the way for the arrival of Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee in December.
4. Gordon Biersch closes after 2 decades in downtown Tempe
In July, the Colorado-based concept closed its second Valley restaurant of the year. The Scottsdale location closed in April.
3. California-based The Buffalo Spot to open 2nd E.V. location in Gilbert
In August, the chicken and ribs chain took over the former Bush’s Chicken.
2. Coming to The Steelyard in south Chandler: Pita Jungle, High Tide Seafood
Jersey Mike’s also is expected at the new 4.6-acre restaurants-and-retail development, which is scheduled to open by this summer.
1. Long-awaited Ted’s Hot Dogs in Chandler moving to nearby site in Gilbert
After a two-year construction delay, Ted’s decided to change the site of its upcoming Chandler location across the intersection to Gilbert.
