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If you were just thinking to yourself how fast the past year flew by, wait until you check out our list of the year’s restaurant openings and closings. Can you believe it’s been 10 months since we welcomed Doug Robson’s Otro Cafe onto the scene? And a whole year since we saw Lee’s Cream Liqueurs shut its doors for good?
And once you’ve mourned the eating spots we lost in 2013, don’t forget to check out what new restaurants we’re looking forward to see open this year.
See also: 20 Best New Restaurants of 2013 in Greater Phoenix
January Openings:
GreaterThan Coffee, Phoenix
Butter & Me, Scottsdale
Puerto Rico Latin Grill (Previously El New Yorican), Phoenix
Mambo’s Restaurant, Queen Creek
Voila Bistro and Wine Bar, Scottsdale
Centro Lounge, Paradise Valley
Metropolis, Scottsdale
Speakeasy Saloon & Grill, Chandler
Mud Dauber Coffee, Phoenix
February Openings:
Otro Cafe, Phoenix
Sushi Brokers, Phoenix
Morning Squeeze, Scottsdale
AZ Food Crafters, Chandler
Original ChopShop Co., Scottsdale
The Edible Exchange Market, Scottsdale
Wok Box, Scottsdale
Portillo’s, Scottsdale
Spoke & Wheel, Phoenix
Bombay Spice Grill & Wine, Phoenix
Salad and Go, Scottsdale
March Openings:
Pallets Food and Bar, Downtown Phoenix
Melrose Kitchen, Phoenix
Bink’s Midtown, Phoenix
Salut Kitchen Bar, Tempe
Giant Rustic Pizza, Scottsdale
Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails, Scottsdale
Phoenix Coney Island, Glendale
Salty Sow, Paradise Valley
Bragg’s Factory Diner, Phoenix
Scratch Pastries , Phoenix
April Openings:
Ahi Revolving Sushi, Gilbert
Mr. Pizza, Mesa
Tempe’s Front Porch, Tempe
C.A.S.A., Tempe
Rito’s Mexican Food, Surprise
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill (southwest corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road)
Game Seven Grill, Chase Field
Salut Kitchen Bar, Tempe
Gluttons, Tempe
May Openings:
Little Cleo’s, The Yard in Phoenix
Koryo Korean BBQ, Glendale
Gringo Street Bar, Tempe
Phoenix Public Market Cafe, Phoenix
Caffe Daniel, Phoenix
Bootlegger’s, Phoenix
Beavers Choice, new location in Mesa
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, Gilbert
Renegade by MOD, Scottsdale
Snoh Ice Shavery, Phoenix
June Openings:
Luv Me Tender B.B.Q., Phoenix
Virtu Honest Craft in Scottsdale
Squid Ink Sushi, Phoenix
Republica Empanada, Mesa
Joyride Taco House, Gilbert
Modern Margarita at City North in Phoenix
Monsterland Bar and Grill in Mesa (re-opened)
Twisted Rose Winery and Eatery at the Scottsdale Airpark
Republica Empanada, Mesa
French Grocery, Phoenix
Juice Core, Scottsdale
July Openings:
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, Peoria
The Traveling Monk (food truck)
Original ChopShop Co., Tempe
2 Fat Guys Grilled Cheese (food truck)
Pig-N-Out, Sunnyslope
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Scottsdale
August Openings:
The Gladly, Phoenix
The Attic, Arcadia
Huss Brewing Co., Tempe
The Brooklyn Cafe, Scottsdale
Nabers, Chandler
Bombay Spice, Phoenix
Kick Ass Kakes, Biltmore
Freshii, Tempe
Fired Pie, Phoenix
Saffron Jak Original Stone Bread Pizza (food truck)
One-Eighty Q (food truck)
September Openings:
Good Donuts, Gilbert
Wine Warehouse, Scottsdale
T.Spot (inside Tien Wong), Chandler
Portillo’s, Tempe
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., Gilbert
The Cutting Board Bakery & Café, Mesa
Pizza People Pub, Phoenix
Astor House: Coronado ‘Cue & Southern Speakeasy, Phoenix (formerly “Astor House”)
T. Cook’s & Mix Up Bar , Paradise Valley
Sol Diablo Cantina Kitchen, Tempe
Red Hut Coffee, Phoenix
The Breakfast Joynt, Scottsdale
La Ristra , Gilbert
Whole Foods, Phoenix
October Openings:
Pomo Pizzeria and Forno Fabbri Italian Market & Mozzarella Bar, Scottsdale
The Roasted Shallot, food truck
Steak ‘n Shake, Tempe
Chedda Truck, food truck (re-opening)
Stacy’s Smoke Dem Bones Pit Stop, Phoenix
Hopdoddy Burger, Scottsdale
Wicked Six Bar and Grill, Fountain Hills
Rock A Belly, food truck
Four Peaks Brewing, Sky Harbor International Airport
Bei Sushi and Bar, Scottsdale
Tempo Urban Bistro and Coffee, Buckeye
Alo Cafe, Scottsdale
Essence Bakery, Phoenix
H&H City Pizza, Chandler
Queso Good, food truck
Green Chile Grill, food truck
Sam-mitch, food truck
Grilled Addiction, food truck
Frank, food truck
November Openings:
Isabel’s Amor, Gilbert
Clever Koi, Phoenix
Ollie Vaughn’s, Phoenix
Quiessence (re-opened), South Phoenix
Taco Guild, Phoenix
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Phoenix
Spinato’s, Central Phoenix
Red House Pub, Downtown Phoenix
The Wine Store, Phoenix
Cornish Pasty Co., Scottsdale
Tammie Coe Cakes (re-opened), Downtown Phoenix
Scottsdale Station, Scottsdale
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, Phoenix
Bootleggers, Scottsdale
The Public House on Sixth (formerly Robbie Fox’s), Tempe
American Taphouse, Gilbert
Copper Still Moonshine Grill, Gilbert
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop (formerly La Condesa), Glendale
December Openings:
Merci French Cafe and Pastisserie, Scottsdale
– Former Scratch Pastries Owners Starting Over with New French Cafe and Patisserie in Scottsdale
Bink’s Scottsdale, Scottsdale
– Now Open: Kevin Binkley’s New Restaurant Bink’s Scottsdale at the Shops at Hilton Village
Cuttlefish, Scottsdale
24 Carrots, Tempe
Ingo’s Tasty Food, Arcadia
– Ingo’s Tasty Food in Arcadia Mighty Tasty
Super Chunk Sweets and Treats, Scottsdale
– Now Open: Country Velador’s Super Chunk Sweets & Treats in Scottsdale
El Hefe, Tempe
Chestnut Fine Foods and Provisions, Phoenix
– Chestnut Fine Foods & Provisions in Camelback Corridor Opening Today (Here’s the Menu)
World of Beer, Gilbert
Waffle Crush (food truck)
– New Food Truck Brings Belgium Liege Waffles to the Valley
American Taphouse, Gilbert
Giant Rustic Pizza, Arcadia
– Giant Rustic Pizza Opening in Arcadia on Monday
Phoenix Burrito House, Phoenix
– Phoenix Burrito House Opens in Melrose District
Boston v. New York, Tempe
– Here’s That Boston vs. New York Pizza and Sub Shop in Tempe You Were Asking About
The Watershed, Tempe
– Lakeside Cafe, Bar, and Patio Opens in Tempe
Hao Bao (food truck, re-opening)
The Henry, Phoenix
Naya Mediterranean Cuisine, Scottsdale
– New Mediterranean Restaurant Coming to North Scottsdale
Chao Phraya, Chandler
Blue 32 Sports Grill, Gilbert
Charm Thai Cuisine, Chandler
Margaritas Grill, Mesa
Nasha, Chandler
January Closings:
Lee’s Cream Liqueurs , Scottsdale
Bueno Burger, Glendale
Monster Land, Mesa
Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina, Phoenix
Ivy League Dogs, Goodyear
February Closings:
Old Town Whiskey, Scottsdale
Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar (Scottsdale)
Classic Italian Pizza, Tempe
Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar, Arcadia
March Closings:
Hao Bao (food truck)
Cafe Posada, Gilbert
Poblano, Phoenix
April Closings:
Brix Wine Spot, Cave Creek
Baja Fresh (all locations)
Cave & Ives Portico Grill, Arcadia
Buster’s on the Lake, Scottsdale
J. Alexander’s, Scottsdale
The Breakfast Joynt, Scottsdale
La Piccola Cucina, Phoenix
May Closings:
T. Cook’s at the Royal Plams (for summer and renovations)
Joey’s Chicago, Glendale
Pomo Pizzeria, Scottsdale (reopened at the Shops at Gainey Village in June)
Modern Steak, Scottsdale
Davanti Enoteca, Scottsdale
Indulge Burgers and More, Scottsdale
Cask 63, Scottsdale
X-Tapa Joe’s, Scottsdale
Cheuvront , Phoenix
La Piccola Cucina, Phoenix
Mia Francesca, Scottsdale
June Closings:
Scratch Pastries in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Big Earl’s BBQ, Scottsdale
Uno Mas Mex1can Grill, Downtown Phoenix
July Closings:
Voltaire, Scottsdale (re-opened as The Brooklyn Cafe)
Sportsman’s Fine Wines & Spirits, Phoenix
Big Earl’s BBQ, Scottsdale
Guerrero’s Mexican Food, Tempe
Citizen Espresso Bar, Phoenix
Gelato Dolce Vita, Gilbert
August Closings:
Saladworks, Scottsdale
Bombay Spice, Phoenix
Gelato Spot, Scottsdale
Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, Scottsdale
McDuffey’s, Chandler>
The Phoenix Cheesesteak Co., Central Phoenix
September Closings:
Rock-N-Roll Fingers, Tempe
Mambo’s Restaurant, Queen Creek
5 Star BBQ & Grill, Mesa
October Closings:
Praying Monk, Scottsdale
Lao Thai, Scottsdale
Carefree Station, Carefee
Novmeber Closings:
Salty Senorita, Scottsdale
Cadillac Ranch, Tempe
BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse, Gilbert
Latitude Eight Thai Grill, Chandler
December Closings:
Renegade, Scottsdale
– Closed: Renegade in North Scottsdale
Johnny Fox’s Public House, Peoria
Sleepy Dog Pub & Bistro, Gilbert
1st Round Draft Sports Grill, Gilbert
Off Da Hook Soul Food, Phoenix
