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Author: Jess Harter

Daily Dose reopens Tempe location after 12-week closure for repairs

Daily Dose‘s Tempe location, which closed at the end of May for structural work on the restaurant’s foundation, reopened today on the northwest corner of Rio Salado and Rockford next to Tempe Marketplace. The food: The breakfast menu features creative

Coming soon: Neighborly Public House & St. Urban in uptown Phoenix

Christopher Collins, the chef-owner of Valley-based Common Ground Culinary, is opening two new concepts – Neighborly Public House and St. Urban – at The Colony in uptown Phoenix this fall. The space: The two-story building in the 1950s-era mixed-use development

Gilbert council votes against proposed 4-story downtown building

The Gilbert Town Council voted 7-0 Tuesday night against a zoning exemption to allow construction of a four-story building between Norwood Furniture and The Farmhouse in downtown Gilbert. The background: The family that owns Norwood wants to construct the building

Now open: Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in south Chandler

Phoenix-based Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina opened its eighth Valley restaurant today on the southwest corner of Arizona and Ocotillo in south Chandler. The building: Formerly home to Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, which closed in May. The food: House specialities include

Copper Still Moonshine Grill to close Chandler location Aug. 22

Four-year-old sports bar and neighborhood grill Copper Still Moonshine Grill in west Chandler announced it will close permanently on Sunday, Aug. 22. The Gilbert location will not be affected. The history: Copper Still debuted near the southeast corner of Gilbert

Coming soon: Gangster-themed Italian restaurant Fat Papa’s in Mesa

Fat Papa’s, a gangster-themed Italian restaurant and bar, will take over the building formerly home to Perla Negra (and, before that, Pier de Orleans) on the southwest corner of University and Centennial Way in Mesa. The food: Traditional Italian entrees

Now open: The Caspian Cup ‘gourmet’ shaved ice shop in Gilbert

The Caspian Cup, a dessert shop specializing in ‘‘gourmet’’ shaved ice, has opened in the food court at San Tan Village shopping center in Gilbert. The food: Besides more than dozen flavors of shaved ice, the menu offers popsicles, ice

Coming soon: Green Woodpecker & Pool Boy in midtown Phoenix

Aaron and Jared Pool, the brothers behind the local chain Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, are working on a pair of new concepts at Park Central on the west side of Central about a quarter-mile north of Thomas in midtown Phoenix.

Now open: Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Bistro in Chandler

Saigon Bistro, a Vietnamese restaurant with a live lobster tank, has opened on the northeast corner of Arizona and Warner in Chandler. The food: Six kinds of pho, banh mi (sandwiches), noodle dishes, rice dishes, and specialties, including three different

La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen now accepting Hatch chile orders

La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert will hold its ninth annual Hatch Chile Sale starting at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10. and Saturday, Sept. 11. All chiles must be preordered. The party: Chiles will be roasted in La Ristra’s

Coming soon: Mesquite Fresh Street Mex in northwest Phoenix

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, a local chain of fast-casual Mexican eateries formerly known as Mr Mesquite, will open its eighth Valley location on Saturday, Aug. 28, near the northwest corner of Happy Valley and 17th Avenue in northwest Phoenix. Grand

Coming soon: Missouri-based Andy’s Frozen Custard in Gilbert

Andy’s Frozen Custard, a Missouri-based chain of quick-service frozen dessert shops, will construct its fourth Arizona location in the empty lot north of QuikTrip on the northwest corner of Gilbert and Warner in Gilbert. The food: Frozen custard sundaes, ‘‘concretes,’’

Coming soon: Hawaii-based Matcha Cafe Maiko in Tempe

Matcha Cafe Maiko, a Hawaii-based chain of Japanese dessert shops, will make its Arizona debut on the northeast corner of Rural and University in Tempe. What is matcha? A finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves

Four Peaks Brewing releases seasonal Pumpkin Porter on Friday

Four Peaks Brewing releases Pumpkin Porter, one of the most popular seasonal beers in Arizona, on draft at its Eighth Street brew pub in Tempe at 11 a.m. Friday. Bottles will hit stores next week. The quote: “We released Pumpkin

Now open: Tacos Tapatio food truck in northeast Mesa

Tacos Tapatio, a food truck offering Jalisco-style tacos, burros, quesadillas, and mulitas, has made its debut on the northeast corner of Recker and Brown in northeast Mesa. The food: Diners can choose from carne asada, al pastor, pollo, and birria.

Now open: The Bread and Honey House in Arcadia

Phoenix breakfast-and-lunch eatery The Bread and Honey House has opened a second location on the southeast corner of Indian School and 48th Street in Arcadia. The food: An American/Mexican menu ranges from avocado toast and BLTs to chilaquiles (pictured) and