PINO Brings A Piece of Europe to North Scottsdale Suburbia

When you open the doors to north Phoenix’s PINO, you’re greeted by a spacious patio that might just remind you of cafes in France and Italy. The restaurant is a private spot for couples looking for solitude and romance in the middle of suburbia, making it an optimal venue for…

Hash Kitchen Opens Later This Week in North Scottsdale

If you like to start your day with smoked salmon-infused vodka in your Bloody Mary and a plate of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch Breakfast Popsicles, then you’ll be happy to hear Hash Kitchen is opening a second location this week in north Scottsdale. The restaurant comes from Maggiore Culinary Concepts — specifically co-owner…

First Watch to Open Next Week in Tempe

On Monday, Tempe residents will get a new spot for a quick, casual breakfast when First Watch opens its doors not far from the Arizona State University campus. Located at 111 West University Drive, the 3,700-square-foot restaurant will be next to Blaze Pizza and will be the company’s 18th location in metro Phoenix.  The restaurant…

Sauce Pizza and Wine Is Now Open in Gilbert

Gilbert, you’ve got a new spot for a fast-casual Italian dinner now that Sauce Pizza and Wine has opened a new location at 75 East Rivulon Boulevard. The restaurant is located in the Rivulon center at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Rivulon Boulevard, just north of the Loop 202.  If…

Tavern+Bowl: Microbrewery and Bowling Alley to Open at Westgate in Glendale

In early 2017, Glendale will get its first microbrewery in the form of Tavern+Bowl, a Southern California-based upscale bowling alley that will open its first Arizona location at Westgate Entertainment District.  Located adjacent to Yard House, the 18,243 square-foot bowling alley and full-service restaurant will also include the on-site Good Bad Ugly Brewing…

Tres Leches Cafe Is Moving To a New Location

If you’ve stopped by Tres Leches Cafe in recent days to grab a horchata-flavored iced latte, or maybe a grandota-sized Tres Aztecas cafe, you were probably disappointed to find that the popular Mexican-inspired coffee bar is no longer operating out of its usual nook inside Scott’s Generations Delicatessen in uptown Phoenix. …

Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse to Open Later This Month in Scottsdale

Later this month Scottsdale will get a new spot for burgers, steaks, pork chops, and more. The new restaurant, called Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse, comes from Riot Hospitality Group, the same folks behind Old Town hot spots including El Hefe, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, and Farm & Craft. Located at 7135 East…

The Cinna Bliss at Waffle Love is a Sugary Flavor Bomb

The Guilty Pleasure: The Cinna Bliss  Where to Get It: Waffle Love Price: $7.50 What it Really Costs: A serious case of post-sugar-high blues.  Have you tried the Cinna Bliss at Waffle Love yet? Because if you’re as obsessed with ultra-rich, sugar-dense foods as we are, then you should know…

Grabbagreen Opens Fourth Valley Location in North Phoenix

North Phoenix residents looking for a new spot for all-natural eats will be happy to hear Grabbagreen, the Scottsdale-based fast-casual restaurant, has opened a fourth Valley location in the Desert Ridge area. The restaurant is located on the southwest corner of Tatum Boulevard and Bell Road, in the Tatum Point Shopping…