New American gastropub The Double Dutch Kitchen & Cocktails has closed after 21 months on the northeast corner of Dobson and Germann in south Chandler.
No explanation was given for the closure. A sibling concept, The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub in downtown Phoenix, remains open.
The Double Dutch debuted in July 2021, taking over The Ivy Mediterranean Lounge. Popular entrees included braised short ribs, grilled salmon, and scallop risotto.
W&Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar opens in Tempe
W&Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar has replaced Asian Hong Kong in the Fry’s plaza on the northwest corner of Rural and Ray in south Tempe. W&Z also has locations in Casa Grande, Prescott Valley, Payson, Lakeside, and Taylor. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
OHSO Brewery wins gold medal at beer awards
Congrats to OHSO Brewery, which won a gold medal for its Sudoku in the flavored-beer category at the eighth annual Best of Craft Beer Awards in Redmund, Ore. The awards are the third-largest professional brewing competition in North America.
Cartel adds location inside ASU’s Durham Hall
Tempe-based Cartel Roasting Company has opened its 13th location in the recently renovated Durham Hall on Arizona State University’s main campus in Tempe. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday.
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