Category: New Restaurant Alert

Knuckle Sandwiches, an independent sandwich shop focused on locally made ingredients, has opened on the southwest corner of Higley and Brown on northeast Mesa. It takes over a former Schlotzsky’s that closed at the start of this year. The family-owned

Tacos Chiwas, one of the top-rated taco shops in Phoenix, has opened its much-anticipated second location on the northwest corner of Alma School and Warner in Chandler. MXSW previously broke the news that owners Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin (pictured) were

Moku Hawaiian Grill, a family-owned restaurant offering Hawaiian-style plate lunches, has opened on the northeast corner of Ray and East Ranch Circle in Ahwatukee. It takes over the former Papa Chevo’s Taco Shop, which closed in March, in the same

The owners of GrindTime Coffee, a former East Valley food truck, have opened a bricks-and-mortar store on the northeast corner of McQueen and Warner in Gilbert. Mark and Becky Housholder launched their truck in 2017. They were in the news in December

Agave del Scottsdale, a high-end, Mexican City-inspired restaurant, has opened on the southeast corner of Hayden Road and Via de Ventura in north Scottsdale. It takes over the former Butters space in the Mercado del Lago plaza. The lunch menu offers ceviches

Just a few years ago, the idea of a thriving craft beer scene in downtown Mesa – conservative, Mormon-influenced, roll-up-the-streets-at-sundown downtown Mesa – was laughable. ‘‘I went to lunch one day and I ordered a beer with my burger,’’ Eric Cady

Myke’s Pizza, the popular ‘‘pop-up’’ pizza vendor who has set up at various downtown Mesa businesses on different days since 2016, now has a permanent home. Over the weekend, the pizzamaker moved into recently expanded Cider Corps on the southeast

Late Night Johnny’s, a neighborhood sports bar and grill, has opened on the southeast corner of Hardy and Baseline in south Tempe. It takes over the strip-mall space that most recently was home to Sharky’s Tacos & Tequila, which closed

The Dirty Drummer, an iconic Valley sports bar and grill that closed for renovations in December, has reopened on the northeast corner of 44th Street and Oak in east Phoenix. Frank “Drummer” Armstrong and “Dirty Dave” Werner launched the concept

Churroholic, a California-based concept specializing in churros and ice cream, opened its first East Valley store Wednesday at Tempe Marketplace. The store is located near the splash pad, across from Barnes & Noble and Forever 21. The signature menu items

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom officially opens at 11 a.m. today in the Chandler Crossroads Towne Center on the northwest corner of Gilbert and Germann in Chandler. The national chain once operated several locations in the East Valley, but in

Parrish’s, a family-run restaurant specializing in burgers and seafood, has opened on the southeast corner of South Mountain and Warner in far southeast Mesa. Steven Parrish is the chef, while his mother, Vicki, and wife, Kathy, bake bread and make the

Craft 64, the acclaimed pizzeria and craft beer bar in Old Town Scottsdale, has opened its much-anticipated second location in downtown Chandler. It takes over the former La Stalla Rustica Cucina space across Buffalo Street from the San Marcos Resort.

Scottsdale-based Fate Brewing opened its third East Valley location Wednesday on the south side of Southern just east of Mill in Tempe. The launch caps a hectic couple of weeks in which the brewery regained the rights to its original name and

Sushi Ramen GO – a restaurant specializing in sushi, ramen, and poke bowls – has opened on the northeast corner of Higley and Ray in Gilbert. It takes over the space formerly occupied by health-conscious cafe Nourish. On the sushi

The Bread and Honey House, which describes itself as a ‘‘chill-aqui-les’’ breakfast and lunch concept, has opened on the northeast corner of 47th Street and Van Buren in east Phoenix. The seven-item breakfast menu includes chilaquiles ($8), crepes ($7), avocado

Johnny’s Greek & Burger Bar, an independent fast-casual concept specializing in pitas and burgers, has opened on the northeast corner of Alma School and Chandler Heights in south Chandler. The menu offers 11 kinds of pitas, available alone ($6.99) or

Pita University, which describes itself as a ‘‘Chipotle-style Mediterranean fusion bistro,’’ has opened on the southeast corner of Rural and University in Tempe. It takes over the standalone building most recently occupied by Flaming Kabob, which closed last fall. Pita

La Patrona Mexican Cantina has opened on the north side of Main Street, about halfway between Stapley and Gilbert, in Mesa. It takes over the standalone building that formerly was Casa Ramos, which closed in April 2017 after 5-plus years. La Patrona

Schmear, Queen Creek’s first bagel shop, has opened on the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Victoria Lane, just north of the Communiversity and the public library. Bagels come in 13 varieties: Plain, sesame, poppy, garlic, salt, onion, everything egg, cinnamon