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Now open: Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist in west Chandler

Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist, a California-based chain that bills itself as the “home of the authentic Indian pizza,” has made its Arizona debut on the northeast corner of McClintock and Ray in west Chandler. The menu offers both Chicago-style

Now open: Crust Brothers Pizza in Scottsdale

Crust Brothers Pizza, a family-owned Italian restaurant, has opened next to the Harkins movie theaters on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea in Scottsdale. It takes over the space formerly home to Meatballz, which closed in June. Pizzas range

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que closes at SanTan Village in Gilbert

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, a Minnesota-based chain offering hickory-smoked ribs and other meats, has closed its restaurant at SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert after nine years. Local franchisee John Erlandson launched the 6,200-square-foot restaurant in April 2010, adding it to

Indie steakhouse The Peppermill launches today in south Tempe

The Peppermill, a modern-day steakhouse with French and Asian influences, opens at 4 p.m. today on the southwest corner of McClintock and Elliot in south Tempe. The indie steakhouse is the brainchild of chef-owner Chad Thomas Bolar, who’s worked at

Barrel & Bushel opens today at Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix

Barrel & Bushel, a rustic gastropub-style restaurant at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix, opens today on the southwest corner of Second Street and Monroe. It replaces the former Networks Bar & Grill as part of the hotel’s recent renovations.

Italian steakhouse Americano coming to north Scottsdale

The intersection of Scottsdale Road and Chauncey Lane is becoming a restaurant magnet. The north Scottsdale area welcomed Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in late 2018, OEB Breakfast Co. last month, and Chauncey Social this month. Next up: Americano, an Italian steakhouse

Level 1 Arcade Bar in downtown Gilbert to hold grand opening Friday

After a soft opening on Christmas Eve, Level 1 Arcade Bar in downtown Gilbert holds its official grand opening with prize giveaways and raffles from noon-2 a.m. Friday. The two-story venue takes over the former Grubstak space that closed in

Now open: Thirsty Lion at Desert Ridge in northeast Phoenix

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, a chain out of Oregon, has opened its fourth Arizona location at Desert Ridge Marketplace in northeast Phoenix. The menu offers 60-plus items such as sandwiches, burgers, mac ’n’ cheese, tacos, and steaks. (Pictured: Gastropub

Now open: Founding Fathers Kitchen in Ahwatukee

Founding Fathers Kitchen, a restaurant and bar with a menu ranging from barbecue to sushi (pictured) to tacos, has opened in the former Angry Crab Shack space on northeast corner of Ranch Circle and Ray in Ahwatukee. Lunch and dinner

Coming to Tempe: The Golden Pineapple

The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge – a new concept from the owners of The Sleepy Whale, The Wandering Tortoise, and The Theodore – is taking over the recently closed Quartiere (pictured) on the west side of on Mill between Broadway

Now open: Urban Bricks Pizza in south Phoenix

San Antonio-based Urban Bricks Pizza has made its Arizona debut on 48th Street between Broadway and Southern near Tempe Diablo Stadium. Unlike most fast-casual build-your-own pizza concepts, Urban Bricks offers delivery, a drive-through, and a full bar.

Tee Pee Tap Room in downtown Phoenix closes

Tee Pee Tap Room, a Mexican restaurant behind Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, has abruptly closed its doors after 21 years. According to a notice posted on the door: ‘‘Tee Pee Tap Room will be permanently closing on Thursday, Dec.

Duck Donuts to make AZ debut Saturday in Chandler

Duck Donuts, a national chain named for its original location in Duck, N.C., will make its Arizona debut at 8 a.m. Saturday on the southwest corner of Arizona and Ocotillo in south Chandler. Specialty doughnuts come in a variety of

Today: OHSO to release 2nd edition of Morning Grind

OHSO Brewery in downtown Gilbert releases the second edition of its popular Barrel Aged Morning Grind imperial oatmeal stout at 11 a.. today. The beer, which is part of OHSO’s award-winning Ales From The Crypt series, is made with Canadian

Now open (again): Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream in Phoenix

Iconic Phoenix ice cream shop Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream has reopened at the Tapestry on Central condominiums on the northwest corner of Central and Encanto. The business, which has occupied several different locations over its 68 years, closed

Pedal Haus Brewery coming to downtown Chandler

Pedal Haus Brewery, the 4-year-old award-winning craft brewery in downtown Tempe, is opening a second location in downtown Chandler. It will take over the Boston Street space currently home to Las Palmas Cantina, which announced earlier this week it will