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2011 was a busy year for the Valley restaurant scene. We added more than 100 new restaurants and lost just under 50. Just in case you forgot about some of the newcomers, or missed the news that one of your favorite restaurants closed, here’s a look back …
2011 Restaurant Openings January Fuego Tacos, Phoenix
Citizens Public House, Scottsdale
The Rum Bar, Phoenix
Perk Eatery, Phoenix
Cafe Provence, North Socttsdale
Don Jose Mexican Food, Phoenix
Truffles Grand American Grill, Scottsdale
Shea 32, Phoenix
Jimmy John’s, CityScape
TK’s Urban Tavern, Scottsdale
Royal Coffee, The Biltmore
Parc Central, Scottsdale
Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge, Scottsdale
Tanzy, Scottsdale
The Herb Box, Scottsdale
Litchfield’s, Litchfield Park
More after the jump…
February
The Arrogant Butcher, CityScape
The DawgFather Grill, Phoenix
The Dugout Sports Grill, Ahwatukee
Kitchen 56, Arcadia
My Goodness Cakes, Phoenix
Sekong By Night, Phoenix
Slice Cake Designs, 480-522-9520 by appointment only
Thirteen North Grille, Phoenix
March
Smok’n Joe’s Roadhouse, Scottsdale
Majerle’s Sports Grill, Scottsdale
Province @ The Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix
Thirteen North Grille, Scottsdale
Dunkin’ Donuts, Tempe (McClintock and Broadway)
Urban Picnic, Mesa
El Hefe, Scottsdale
Coal Burger, Scottsdale
City Market Deli, Scottsdale
Truffles, North Scottsdale
Mellow Mushroom, Tempe
BLD, Chandler
April
Jesse James Ice Cream Parlor, North Phoenix
Open Source Project Coffee Shop, Tempe
Marketplace, Scottsdale
Windsor, Phoenix
Churn, Phoenix
Golden Valley, Phoenix
Lady Diana’s Bakery, Phoenix
Carmel’s Coffee & Bakery, Phoenix
Penzey’s Spices, Tempe
Rancho de Tia Rosa, Chandler
Spanish Fly, Scottsdale
May
The Habit Burger Grill, Tempe
Spinato’s Pizzeria, Ahwatukee
Betty’s Nosh Mushroom Bar, Glendale
Smashburger, Tempe Market Place
Wedge & Bottle, Ahwatukee
Capriotti’s, Mill Ave. Tempe
Cave & Ives, Arcadia
Shinbay, Scottsdale
Black Chile Mexican Grill, Biltmore
June
Oakville Grocery Co., CityScape
Gengis Grill, Glendale
Humble Pie, Phoenix
Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar, Arizona Center
Thai Basil, Phoenix
Xtreme Grind, Chandler
Stingray Sushi, Scottsdale Quarter
Stacy’s Smokehouse, Scottsdale
Rita’s Italian Ice, Arrowhead
Copper Blues, CityScape Phoenix
Brugo’s Pizza, Esplanade Phoenix
July
Taco Migo, Tempe
Tilted Kilt, CityScape
Fat Ass Burger, Phoenix
Habit Burger Grill, Chandler
Naked Pizza, Goodyear
The Ol’ Pizzeria Cafe, Sunnyslope
August
Grilled Ave, Tempe
21 Cakes, Scottsdale
Flame Burger, Chandler
Coal Burger, Chander
Oregano’s, Tempe
Paletas Betty, Tempe
Rice Paper, PHX
Perc Up Coffee, PHX
September
Limelight Dipping Bar & Grill, Scottsdale
AMC Esplanade 14 Dine-In Theater, Phoenix
Firehouse Subs, Phoenix
Nami, Phoenix
Cartel Coffee Lab, Scottsdale
October
Nachobot, Phoenix
Green, Phoenix
Nami, Phoenix
Tom’s Tavern, Phoenix
Black Cat Coffee, Arcadia
The Sushi Room, Chandler
November
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
December
Barrio Queen, Scottsdale
Raising Cane’s, Arcadia
Herb N’ Flavors, Tempe
Citizen R+D, Scottsdale
Distrito, Scottsdale
BoomBozz Taphouse, Gilbert
2011 Restaurant Closings
January
Tradiciones, Phoenix
Sweets & Beats, Phoenix
Anise Vietnamese, Mesa
The Chef’s Loft, Scottsdale
Siracha Lounge, Chandler
PastaBar, Phoenix
Dolce Espresso Video & Coffee Bar, Phoenix
Stan’s Metro Deli, Tempe
Oakville Grocery, Scottsdale
February
Metro Brasserie, Scottsdale
Simply Bread , Phoenix
March
Lis Doon Varna, Peoria
Chaka Chaka, Phoenix
Bomberos, Sunnyslope
Dunkin’ Donuts, Mill Ave.
April
Sunshine Moon Peking Pub, Scottsdale
Ninfa’s Mexican Kitchen, Glendale
La Fonda, Chandler
May
Kanpai Sushi, Tempe
June
The Living Room, Phoenix – now Humble Pie
Marie Callender’s, All Arizona Locations
Plaza Bonita, Tempe
July
Parc Central, Scottsdale
Spitfire Grill, Tempe
Brugo’s Pizza, Phoenix
Taberna Mexicana, Scottsdale
Trader Vic’s, Scottsdale
Boa Bistro, East Mesa
August
Oaxaca, PHX & Sky Harbor locations
Sola Coffee, Scottsdale (becoming Cartel)
Eddie’s Pizza, Tempe
Krispy Kreme Donuts, all locations except for Mesa
September
Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, Scottsdale
Fred’s at Barneys, Scottsdale
Bacchus Wine Made Simple, Scottsdale
The Paisley Violin, Phoenix
October
Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club, Scottsdale
Sweet Sensation, Phoenix
Camarone’s Mexican Grill, Glendale
Thai Elephant, Phoenix (Tempe is still open)
November
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
December
Local Breeze, Phoenix
Maui Dog, Phoenix
Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comment section below.
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