February saw at least one shocking closure as Old Town Whiskey shuttered rather abruptly to make room for me event space in The Saguro hotel. It also saw a number of new faces, including a bakery that sells sweet hand pies and the timely arrival of a Chicago mainstay.

See Also: --January Openings and Closings --Metro Phoenix's 2012 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Openings: Otro Cafe Sushi Brokers Morning Squeeze AZ Food Crafters Original ChopShop Co. The Edible Exchange Market Wok Box Portillo's Spoke & Wheel Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Salad and Go

Closings: Old Town Whiskey Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar (Scottsdale) Classic Italian Pizza Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar

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