click to enlarge Last month, the Valley food scene welcomed Tucson-based Eegee’s and two new sushi restaurants in Gilbert: L&L Fresh Hibachi Sushi and Sushi Rock and Grill. Veggie Village, a haven for meat substitutes, also made its debut in Phoenix. But we’ve also lost a mainstay: after two decades in business, the Burger Factory closed its doors. Below is the full list of openings and closings in the Phoenix dining scene as of July 2021. OPENINGS I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of New Times clear. Eegee’s 3535 East Baseline Road, GilbertTucson-based fast casual restaurant Eegee’s opened its first location in Gilbert. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, hot dogs and pretzels. BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant 98 South San Marcos Place, Chandler BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant is open and celebrating with offers: $ 5 wine and half price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. The menu includes flatbreads, bruschetta and salads. Crave Pizza 7641 East Guadalupe Road, Suite B111, MesaCrave Pizza specializes in Chicago style, but your choice when it comes to crust – deep dish, butter crust, or thin crust. click to enlarge Home cooking is on the menu at The Double Dutch Kitchen & Cocktails The Double Dutch Kitchen & Cocktails via Facebook The Double Dutch Kitchen & Cocktails 1890 West Germann Rd # 1, Chandler Open daily for lunch and dinner, The Double Dutch Kitchen & Cocktails are served home cooking like braised ribs, fish and chips, as well as riblets and Reuben sandwiches. Famiglia Modern Italian Trattoria17025 North Scottsdale Road, # 140, Scottsdale The Famiglia Modern Italian Trattoria opened near the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Frank Lloyd Wright and welcomes guests for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The drinks menu includes 10 craft beers on tap, 11 cocktail specialties and 27 wines. Highlights on the menu include linguine mussels, truffle fries and Bolognese ragout. De Babel14884 North Pima Road, ScottsdaleDe Babel brings Middle Eastern cuisine to Scottsdale. Expect dishes like chicken kebab, hummus, lamb kofta, and more. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Click to enlarge Z’Teja’s Southwestern Grill opens its 21st location in Scottsdale. Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill 8300 North Hayden Road, Suite D-101, Scottsdale Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill is opening its 21st location, serving dishes such as Tamale with Carnitas, Santa Fe Enchiladas, Chicken Fried Steak and Diablo Pasta . For breakfast, try kahlua and agave french toast. El Taco Santo4025 East Chandler Boulevard, # 5 El Taco Santo, which is opening its second location in the Valley, offers guests Sonoran-style tacos and quesadillas. Harbor Seafood Cajun House 2711 South Alma School Road, # 14 Mesa Harbor Seafood Cajun House offers seafood cooking tailored to individual seasoning levels. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers free snow crab legs if you have enough money. L&L Fresh Hibachi Sushi 1495 North Higley Road, # 103, Gilbert The newest Japanese restaurant in Gilbert, L&L Fresh Hibachi Sushi, presents classic sushi rolls like Tuna Avocado, Boston Rolls and California Rolls. If this is your first time trying it, online orders are 10 percent cheaper. click to enlarge Sushi Rock & Grill opened in Gilbert this month. Sushi Rock & Grill via Facebook Sushi Rock & Grill 3306 South Higley Road, Gilbert Another Japanese restaurant, Sushi Rock & Grill, has opened on the southwest corner of Higley and Pecos in Gilbert. It takes over the room that used to be the Poki Point Poke Restaurant. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill1939 East Baseline Road, GilbertUtah-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant Cafe Rio has opened its fourth location in Gilbert. Don’t miss the soft tortillas and other favorites like bowls, enchiladas, and tacos. Oscar’s Taco Shop 21811 North Scottsdale Road, # 105, Scottsdale The fifth location of Oscar’s Taco Shop has opened in Scottsdale. The fast-casual restaurant serves breakfast burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos. The Scottsdale location is currently accepting online orders. Maskadores Taco Shop 4855 Warner Road, Ahwatukee The 18th location of Maskadores Taco Shop, a Luchador-themed restaurant, has opened in Ahwatukee. It offers 20 types of tacos, including tinga chipotle chicken, green chile beef, baja shrimp, and surf and turf. Click to enlarge All kinds of meat substitutes are available in the Veggie Village. Veggie Village Veggie Village1255 East Northern Ave The Veggie Village combines vegan and vegetarian dishes and is an Asian restaurant with soy chicken, tofu, noodles and other meat substitutes. Salads, stir-fries, and fried rice are also available. All menu items can be prepared vegan. 36 Below3620 East Indian School Road A new whisper bar makes its debut in Phoenix. 36 Below offers wine, spirits and soft drinks. Reservations can be made for up to 15 people for private events in a room called “The Rose Garden”. Frenchie Pizza 3765 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert European flatbreads, known as tarte flambée, are the main attraction at Frenchie Pizza in Gilbert. They also have six beers on tap and a margarita machine. Click to enlarge Tofu and teriyaki chicken are on the So Good Kitchen menu. So Good Kitchen via Facebook So Good Kitchen 960 West University Drive, # 116, Tempe So Good Kitchen opened in Tempe this month. The Chinese restaurant offers an extensive menu with pork, beef, chicken, tofu and rice dishes. StarZ American Bar & Grill2662 East University Drive, Mesa A family-friendly neighborhood eatery called StarZ American Bar & Grill has opened in Mesa. The menu includes pizza, wings, mac and cheese, as well as tacos. Vero Chicago Pizza 1334 East Chandler Boulevard, Gilbert Vero Chicago Pizza ‘s first franchise location now welcomes guests to Gilbert. Deep-dish pies are of course also available, as are wings and pasta. Via Della Slice Shop222 North 5th AvenueThe family-run Via Della Slice Shop opened its doors in Phoenix. Grab New York style pizza as well as wings. REMARKABLE CLOSURES Burger Factory is closing its doors after two decades in the Valley. Evie Carpenter Burger Factory702 W. OsbornThe Burger Factory will be closed after 22 years. The down-to-earth eatery serves sandwiches, burgers, gyros and Mexican food. In its place is the 7 Leaves Cafe, a tea house chain from Southern California.
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