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Author: Jess Harter

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown unveils Southwest-themed Carcara

Carcara, a Southwest-themed restaurant offering Native American- and Sonoran-inspired dishes, has opened in the ground-floor space that formerly was home to The District American Kitchen & Wine Bar at The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on the northwest corner of Van Buren

Southern-themed Cessation coming to The Watermark in Tempe

Cession, a Southern-themed restaurant with multiple patios as well as rooftop dining, has leased 8,500 square feet at The Watermark, the $150 million mixed-use development on the north side of Tempe Town Lake. The opening is planned for early 2023.

Liz Modern Asian joins restaurant options at Scottsdale Quarter

Liz Modern Asian, an eatery specializing in traditional and modern Hong Kong-style dishes, has opened in the former Le Macaron French Pastries space at the Scottsdale Quarter on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Greenway Hayden Loop in north Scottsdale.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open March 14 in southeast Gilbert

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a Louisiana-based chain of family-friendly sports bars, announced the grand opening of its first Arizona location will take place next Monday, March 14. It’s taking over the former Sweet Tomatoes building on the southwest corner of the

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse to expand with location in Goodyear

California-based BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse plans to open its fifth Valley location by the end of this year next to the Harkins Theatres on the northeast corner of McDowell and 150th Drive in Goodyear. BJ’s currently has locations in Chandler,

Opening Friday: Get free drinks at Black Rock Coffee in Scottsdale

Enjoy free drinks from 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday when Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee celebrates the opening of its fifth Scottsdale  location  – and 24th in Arizona –  behind McDonald’s on the northeast corner of 70th Street and Shea.

California-based Pizza Factory to make E.V. debut in Mesa this summer

Pizza Factory, a California-based chain with Arizona locations in Williams, Payson, and Show Low, will make its return to the Valley (a West Valley location in Buckeye recently closed) this summer on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Southern in

High-end restaurant Acqua di Mare coming to downtown Chandler

Acqua di Mare, which will offer what it calls ‘‘Mediterranean cuisine with a European tableside cooking experience’’ as well as ‘‘a flair of French, Italian, and Greek cuisine,’’ is coming to the southwest corner of Boston and Oregon – next

Liberty Market in Gilbert to reopen Thursday for patio & to-go dining

Downtown Gilbert’s Liberty Market, which temporarily closed in January for extensive remodeling, reopens at 8 a.m. Thursday for patio dining and to-go orders. The restaurant expects to reopen for inside dining – with new menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Twist Hot Chicken brings variety of hot chicken styles to Peoria

Twist Hot Chicken, a new concept offering a variety of hot chicken sandwiches (Nashville, Moroccan, Mediterranean, etc.), has opened in the former The Rec Pizza & Dogs space on the northwest corner of Thunderbird and 83rd Avenue in Peoria. Several

Mr. Rice Asian Cuisine launches near SanTan Village in Gilbert

Mr. Rice Asian Cuisine, a restaurant focusing mainly on Americanized Chinese dishes, has opened on the southeast corner of Val Vista and Williams Field in Gilbert. Entrees include dishes such as fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, mu shu pork,

Vegan & gluten-free BEG Bakery & Creamery opens in Scottsdale

BEG Bakery & Creamery — a vegan, egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free bakery and ice cream shop — has opened on the northwest corner of Thomas and 68th Street in Scottsdale. Baked goods include cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and brownies.

California-based Mr Fries Man makes Arizona debut in north Tempe

Mr Fries Man, a California-based concept offering fries topped with your choice of meat (including shrimp and crab), has made its Arizona debut in the former College Bar & Grill space on the southwest corner of Fifth Street and College

Hutch Kitchen & Cocktails takes over former Switch space in Midtown Phoenix

Hutch Kitchen & Cocktails, a new neighborhood-focused concept from Crown Public House owner Jason Bell, has opened in the former Switch space on the northeast corner of Central and Virginia in midtown Phoenix. The ‘‘internationally inspired American’’ menu offers sandwiches,

Anoche Cantina, Six4orty coming to downtown Tempe this spring

Bellevue, Wash.-based Ascend Hospitality Group is bringing two new concepts to downtown Tempe this spring. Anoche Cantina, a modern cantina with a build-your-own margarita bar, is taking over the former El Hefe space on Mill Avenue. Six40rty, a sports bar/nightclub