^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times clear. Last month, the Phoenix dining scene welcomed a small coffee shop that serves matcha-based drinks, a fast-casual restaurant that serves Korean barbecue in a mug, and the eighth leg of a foothold in the Phoenix area. We also lost Grubstak and the Keegan’s Grill site in Ahwatukee closed after 25 years. Below is the full list of the food scene in and out of the Phoenix dining scene as of June 2021. OPENING Macayo’s Mexican Food 8608 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale The chain restaurant Macayo’s Mexican Food opened its 8th location on the corner of Scottsdale and Shea. The restaurant will celebrate its 75th anniversary in September 2021. 810 Billiards & Bowling 3455 West Frye Road, Chandler The South Carolina-based entertainment center 810 Billiards & Bowling opened on the south side of the Chandler Fashion Center. You can play table football, billiards, table tennis and more. Burgers, pizza, and sandwiches are highlighted on the menu. Buono’s1464 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert The local pizzeria Buono’s opened in Gilbert last month. Buono’s offers pastas, subs, calzones, and its version of thin crust pizza. EXPAND The Jeremhiah’s Italian Ice crew offers 40 flavors including lemon basil and gingerbread. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Jeremiah’s Italian Ice20784 East Victoria Lane, # 107, Queens Creek Just in time for summer, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice offers 40 types of Italian ice cream, including seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie, lemon basil and gingerbread. The dessert shop has an app that you can download to find out about specials. Cupbob21001 NorthTatum Boulevard, # 34-1130 The newest addition to the Desert Ridge Marketplace is Cupbob, a Korean grill-in-a-cup concept. There are nine main courses with beef, pork, chicken, and tofu. All cups contain sweet potato noodles, cabbage, and steamed rice. EXPAND Matcha Grove serves matcha drinks and gluten-free baked goods. Matcha Grove on Facebook Matcha Grove81 South McQueen Road, # 105, GilbertMatcha Grove opens on the southeast corner of McQueen and Eliot in Gilbert. This little cafe offers matcha drinks as well as waffles and avocado toast. Baked goods are gluten-free and contain no refined sugar. The opening times are daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Barro’s Pizza95 South Idaho Road, Apache JunctionThe family-run Barro’s Pizza opened its 46th location in Apache Junction. All the regular favorites are available: wings, pizzas, and sandwiches. EXPAND The Herb Box is relocating to DC Ranch on Shea Boulevard. The Herb Box The Herb Box 7000 East Shea Boulevard, Suite G1010 The Herb Box has relocated to the DC Ranch on Shea Boulevard. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are still served, and guests can choose summer cocktails to complement their salad or sandwich. Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen 884 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen opened its sixth restaurant in the Valley. Starters include avocado toast, spicy artichoke dip, and salads; Main courses include pasta and pizza. There is also a children and gluten-free menu. Chesapeake Bay Seafood Bistro 5033 East Elliott RoadThe Chesapeake Bay Seafood Bistro serves healthy seafood on the go. Menu options include grilled or fried fish versions, the type of marinade and the preferred method of preparation, whether it be a salad, sandwich or taco. EXPAND Salad and Go has opened its first location in Ahwatukee. Salad and Go Salad and Go4716 East Ray RoadThe popular Salad and Go opened its first location in Ahwatukee. Choose from nine chef-created salads (all $ 5.74 with chicken or tofu), five breakfast burritos (all $ 2.99), and cold brew coffee, iced tea, and soda for $ 1. White Castle1900 East Fifth Street, TempeWhite Castle has opened a virtual kitchen in the Tempe Food Court. Most of the regular menu is still available, including sliders, fries, and lolly-pop desserts. EXPAND Tacos, enchiladas and more are available at the Z’Tejas Grill. Z’Tejas Grill Z’Tejas Grill 8300 North Hayden Road, Suite D-101, ScottsdaleEnjoy Mexican and Southwestern cuisine at Z’Tejas Grill. The menu includes tamale with carnitas, Santa Fe enchiladas, fried chicken steak and carnitas chilaquiles. Margaritas specialties are also available. Keegan’s Grill’s Ahwatukee location closed after 25 years in business. Sara Dalton NOTABLE CLOSURE Seegan’s Grill The Ahwatukee site has closed after 25 years. The owners blamed COVID and rising operating costs as reasons for the closure. Grubstak After two and a half years, Grubstak closes its doors. As the name suggests, the restaurant served stacks of food on top of each other. Keep Phoenix New Times Free … Since we started Phoenix New Times, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Phoenix, and we want it to stay that way. We offer our readers free access to concise coverage of local news, food and culture. We produce stories about everything from political scandals to the hottest new bands, with bold reporting, stylish writing, and staff who have won everything from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Feature Writing Award to the Casey- Medal for Meritorious Journalism. But with the existence of local journalism under siege and the setbacks in advertising revenues having a bigger impact, it is now more important than ever for us to raise funds to fund our local journalism. You can help by joining our “I Support” membership program which allows us to continue to cover Phoenix without paywalls. Rudri Patel is a lawyer who became a writer and editor. She is co-editor of the online literary magazine The Sunlight Press and a contributor to Literary Mama.
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