February Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

February saw at least one shocking closure as Old Town Whiskey shuttered rather abruptly to make room for me event space in The Saguro hotel. It also saw a number of new faces, including a bakery that sells sweet hand pies and the timely arrival of a Chicago mainstay. See...

By Ando Muneno

March 4, 2013

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February saw at least one shocking closure as Old Town Whiskey shuttered rather abruptly to make room for me event space in The Saguro hotel. It also saw a number of new faces, including a bakery that sells sweet hand pies and the timely arrival of a Chicago mainstay.

Openings: Otro Cafe Sushi Brokers Morning Squeeze AZ Food Crafters Original ChopShop Co. The Edible Exchange Market Wok Box Portillo's Spoke & Wheel Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Salad and Go

Closings: Old Town Whiskey Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar (Scottsdale) Classic Italian Pizza Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar

Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments!

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