🍕 Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen is giving its north Phoenix location a fresh start, relocating to the southwest corner of 12th Street and Bell Road today.
The bigger, more modern digs bring an indoor/outdoor bar, an enclosed patio with misters and heaters, a private dining room, a dedicated ‘‘To Go’’ area, and an expanded food and drink menu – including an exclusive ‘‘Saved by the Bell’’ margarita.
The move addresses limitations at the old spot on the northeast corner of 16th Street and Bell, which lacked the hood space and bar capacity for Spinato’s growing menu.
The location had served north Phoenix since 1993, and Spinato says the new design honors those longtime regulars.
Kitchen hours across all Spinato’s locations also have been extended: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
More restaurant openings
☕ Angkor Coffee Bistro has opened on the northwest corner of McDowell and Granite Reef Road in south Scottsdale. The family-owned cafe serves bold Asian-inspired coffee drinks alongside almond croissants, berry-jam maple iced lattes, croissant breakfast sandwiches, and deli sandwiches.
🍜 BangRak, a Thai estaurant named after the vibrant street food district in Bangkok, has opened near the southwest corner of Central and Thomas in midtown Phoenix. The menu features unique items like Magic Noodles and Hat-Yai Fried Chicken alongside traditional favorites.
Arizona Michelin update
🏆 Mark your calendars: Arizona’s first-ever Michelin stars drop Aug. 26 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, host of the inaugural Southwest awards ceremony.
The new guide spans Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, handing out 1-3 stars for excellence and Bib Gourmand nods for standout value eats.
The invite-only event caps a wait that began with December’s announcement that Michelin was finally coming to the Southwest.
Happy hour for dogs
🦮 Pedal Haus Brewery, famous for its patios and pup-friendly vibe, has launched a free dog menu. During happy hour (3-6 p.m. weekdays), dogs get a free burger patty, bacon, or chicken breast at Pedal Haus in Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, or Phoenix.
Humans score deals too: $5 pretzel bites, $8 happy nachos, $2 off local beer, and more. Pedal Haus also rolled out new pet-themed merch, including tees and stickers. Bring your best friend!
$1 croissants & mimosas
⚽️ La Madeleine is bringing some extra French flair to all its Valley locations today as France chases a semifinal win against Spain in World Cup soccer.
Get $1 Blue, White & Red Croissants and $1 mimosas today. You also can get a free Chicken Caesar Salad Stuffed Croissant with any purchase for 48 hours after a France victory.
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