May (and early June) 2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Here's our list of restaurants the month of May brought and since we were at it, we figured we would throw in what early June has tossed on the table. We also lost a few restaurants friends -- thankfully we have more then enough newbies to help ease the pain. ...

By Shannon Armour

June 15, 2011

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Here's our list of restaurants the month of May brought and since we were at it, we figured we would throw in what early June has tossed on the table. We also lost a few restaurants friends -- thankfully we have more then enough newbies to help ease the pain.

Restaurants (and other Food-Related Establishments) That Opened in May/Early June 2011

Copper Blues, CityScape Phoenix

Brugo's Pizza, Esplanade Phoenix

Wedge & Bottle, Ahwatukee

Capriotti's, Mill Ave. Tempe

Cave & Ives, Arcadia

Shinbay, Scottsdale

Black Chile Mexican Grill, Biltmore

More after the jump

Fusion Cafe, Tempe

The Habit Burger Grill, Tempe

Spinato's Pizzeria, Ahwatukee

Betty's Nosh Mushroom Bar, Glendale

Smashburger, Tempe Market Place

Restaurants That Closed in May/Early June 2011

The Living Room, Phoenix - soon to be Humble Pie

Marie Callender's, All Arizona Locations

Plaza Bonita, Tempe

Kanpai Sushi, Tempe

What did we miss? Let us know in the comment section below.

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