October/November 2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Whoa! Where did November go? We barely had enough time to say goodbye to October before the end of November was upon us. October was a little slow in the restaurant world but November more then made up for things. Here's a look back at the Autumn newcomers and the...

By Shannon Armour

December 2, 2011

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Whoa! Where did November go? We barely had enough time to say goodbye to October before the end of November was upon us. October was a little slow in the restaurant world but November more then made up for things. Here's a look back at the Autumn newcomers and the folks we had to say goodbye to.

Restaurant Openings October 2011

Nachobot, Phoenix

Green, Phoenix

Nami, Phoenix

Tom's Tavern, Phoenix

Black Cat Coffee, Arcadia

The Sushi Room, Chandler

Check out who opened in November and who shut their doors after the jump...

Restaurant Closings October 2011

Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club, Scottsdale

Sweet Sensation, Phoenix

Camarone's Mexican Grill, Glendale

Thai Elephant, Phoenix (Tempe is still open)

Restaurant Openings November 2011

Thirsty Lion, Tempe

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, North Scottsdale

Studio Movie Grill, Scottsdale

NoRTH, Arcadia

Old Town Whiskey, Scottsdale

Circle H Barbecue, Phoenix

Cave Creek Tap Haus, Cave Creek

The Sweetness, Phoenix (inside Fair Trade Coffee)

Five R Cha Thai, Phoenix (in the same spot Thai Elephant used to call home)

O.H.S.O, Arcadia

Restaurant Closings November 2011

Bloom, Scottsdale

Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burger,Phoenix

Market Bistro, Both locations, North Phoenix and Scottsdale

Cathy's Rum Cakes, Chandler

Calabria Italian Kitchen, Phoenix

Texano's, Tempe

Did we miss anybody? Let us know in the comments section below.

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