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A year is a tiny eternity in the restaurant industry and 2012 was no exception. We saw plenty of new players step onto the field, old favorites make their exits and some of those new players fail to make to make it work before the ball dropped on 2012.
See Also:
—2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings
In an effort to keep things organized, we’ve listed everything in reverse chronology and listed openings and closing separately for clarity.
2012 Restaurant Openings:
December
Tammie Coe (Central)
Zappones
Liberty’s Biscuits
Searsucker
Pig & Pickle
Fate Brewing Company
Voila French Bistro Wine Bar
Puerto Rico Latin Grill (Previously El New Yorican Puerto Rican)
November
Oil & Vinegar
Abe’s
Central Bistro
Old Dixie’s Southern Kitchen
Fate Brewing Company
Daily Bistro
So We Meat Again
Proof
The Four Peaks Taproom at Wilson
Olivastro
October
Bar Louie
Federal Pizza
Tavern Americana
Ciao Grazie
Shine Coffee on Vernon
Bertie’s Vintage
Isabella’s Kitchen
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
K.I.S.S Back East Pizza and Beef Joint
Northside Sandwiches
Firehouse Tempe
September
Nighttime Nosh
My Popcorn Kitchen
The Grind (Grayhawk)
La Prima Donna
The Handlebar & Grill
Vovomeena
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles (New Location)
Market Street Kitchen
The House
August
Matt’s Big Breakfast (New Location)
Angels Trumpet Ale House
The Skinny Italian Kitchen
The Dhaba Cafe
Sai Wan Hong Kong Bistro
Taps (Peoria)
Humble Pie (Peoria)
Bad Mother Cluckers
Sevens’ Bistro
Los Dos Molinos
Davanti Enoteca
Barista Cafe
La Prima Donna
Milargo
July
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
Brat Haus
Squash Blossom
Crepe Bar
Tediberto’s
SoChu House
Desert Roots Kitchen
The Skinny Italian Kitchen
Los Dos Molino’s
June
Stacy’s Pit Stop BBQ
Gina’s Homemade
Mad G’s Tavern
The Chedda Truck
Devil’s Diner
Tacos Sonora Grill
Twirl Frozen Yogurt
Charr
Del Frisco’s Grill
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
May
El Santo Cantina y Mas
Rehab Burger Therapy
Praying Monk
Kelly’s at South Bridge
Fuego Cantina
April
Ranch House Grille
Astor House
Big B’s Hangover
Paisan’s Pizza & Italian Kitchen
D’Lish Kitchen & Coffee House
Warsan
Isa’s Pizza
Crudo
March
SOL Cocina,
Khyber Halal
Nimbus American Bistro & Brewery
Chutney’s
Postino East
Texas BBQ House
February
Big Jimmy’s $5 Pizza
Baratin
Bodega
AZ Wine Merchants
Mia Francesca
The Oink Cafe
Citizen Espresso Bar
January
Zen’s Cafe
Pollo Sabroso
Chloe’s Corner
Downtown Pizza Lounge
The Spot
Five R Cha Thai
Italian Restaurant
Fiesta Grill
The Little Woody
Cask 63
Slickables Ice Cream Sandwiches
2012 Restaurant Closings:
December
Tediberto’s
Circle H Barbecue
White Sage Espresso
Calistro California Bistro
November
Nimbus Bistro
Red Mango on Mill
Prime Provisions
Sophie’s French Bistro
Narcisse Champagne Lounge
Zaidi’s Grill
Mad G’s
Taylor’s Cafe (Now Daily Bistro)
October
Mamma Mia Express Pizza & Subs
Blondie’s Sports Bar
Cave Creek Coffee Co.
Sabor Cubano
The Sweetness
Contigo Peru
Mediterranean Buffet
September
Stacy’s Smokehouse BBQ
Fusion Sushi & China Bistro
Turkish Kitchen
Paldo Market
Floyd’s Kitchen
Gaspers Casual Italian Dining
Golden Buddha
Lao Ching Hing
August
Taco Migo
Sushi Eye In Motion
Garlic & Shots
Enzo’s Gelato and Coffee Bar
China Max
Golden Buddha
Lao Ching Hing
Sonora Mesquite Grill
July
Urban Tea Loft
Next Coffee Co.
Royal At Market
Enzo’s Gelato and Coffee Bar
Padre’s Modern Mexican
June
Skye
Texas BBQ House (Scottsdale location)
Aiello’s East Coast Italian Dining
Stir Fry Paradise
May
Padre’s Modern Mexican
Bacchanal Greek Restaurant
Vitamin T
Burgers & Bottles
Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar
April
Joey’s of Chicago (Arcadia)
The Compound Grill
Beauregard Food Co.
Pasta Primo Italian Bistro
Bar En Gril
March
The Matador
February
Lola Coffee Midtown
Silvana Bistro
Morton’s Steakhouse
January
Beet StrEAT Food Truck
DiVerti
Iruna
McComick & Schmick’s
Bonfire Bar & Grill
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