July 2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

We're halfway through summer and despite the heat and haboobs, the Valley restaurant scene is hanging in there. A few brave souls tempted fate and opened the doors to their new locations this past month, but sadly we lost some restaurant friends along the way. Restaurants (and other Food-Related Establishments)...

By Shannon Armour

August 1, 2011

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We're halfway through summer and despite the heat and haboobs, the Valley restaurant scene is hanging in there. A few brave souls tempted fate and opened the doors to their new locations this past month, but sadly we lost some restaurant friends along the way.

Restaurants (and other Food-Related Establishments) That Opened in July 2011

Taco Migo, Tempe

Tilted Kilt, CityScape

Fat Ass Burger, Phoenix

Habit Burger Grill, Chandler

Naked Pizza, Goodyear

The Ol' Pizzeria Cafe, Sunnyslope

See who has closed after the jump....

July 2011 Restaurant Closings

Parc Central, Scottsdale

Spitfire Grill, Tempe

Brugo's Pizza, Phoenix

Taberna Mexicana, Scottsdale

Trader Vic's, Scottsdale

Boa Bistro, East Mesa

Did we miss anybody? Let us know in the comment section below.

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