Restaurants
5350 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 602-375-3000. And, 446 N. Higley Road, Mesa. 480-396-4300, marcos.com.
New York Bagels N Bialys
This deli and kosher bakery has been slinging bagels, bialys, sandwiches and soups since 1987 in Scottsdale. It expanded to a second location, near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road in Tempe.
922 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-292-7300. And, 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-6922, nybbaz.com.
In-N-Out Burger
The newest branch of this West Coastfavorite burger chain opened on 20th Street between Camelback Road and Highland Avenue. You’ll find the signature menu of made-to-order burgers and cheese burgers, fries and milkshakes.
Camelback Colonnade, 4840 N. 20th St., Phoenix. in-n-out.com.
La Sala Tequila Cantina
La Sala (Spanish for the living room) is the spicier little sister to The Living Room, an adjacent wine bar in downtown Ocotillo in Chandler. Chef Luis Milan’s menu features Mexico City empanadas, ceviche, posole, taco platters, grilled red mojo hanger
For a flat fee of$29.99, you can dine on unlimited fillings of appetizers, rotisseriegrilled meats, salads and side dishes at this Brazilian steakhouse. Rodizio Grill opened more than 20 years ago in Denver. This is the first Arizona branch, located in the former TQLA space at Dana Park.
1840 S. Val Vista Drive, Mesa. 480-813-5400, rodiziogrill.com.
Fat Ox
Hand-pulled mozzarella, fresh pasta, a pecan-wood grill and impeccably sourced ingredients are among the cornerstones of this new Italian-inspired restaurant in Scottsdale. The space, near Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale, previously housed The Quilted Bear and Davanti Enoteca.
6316 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-307-6900, ilovefatox.com.
Rott n’ Grapes
This neighborhood wine bar opened next to the Landmark Towers in central Phoenix. Select one of the many wines or beers listed on the chalkboard and share one of the tapas with a friend. Daily happy hour lasts until 8 p.m.
4750 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-888-1667, rottngrapes.com.
Sip a glass of wine and dine on Italian meatballs or lamb sliders at this intimate wine bar in the former library of Phoenix’s historic Wrigley Mansion. It features a Wineemotion dispensing and preservation system, which allows bars to offer wines by the glass that were typically only sold by the bottle. Wrigley Mansion is a private club. Annual wine membership is $50 and a monthly trial membership is $5.
Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix. 602-955-4079, wrigleymansion.com.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Get a toasted sandwich such as A Wreck, filled with salami, roast beef, turkey, ham and Swiss cheese. Salads, soups, chili, breakfast, shakes, malts and smoothies round out the menu. Potbelly first opened in 1977. The newest shop, in Avondale, offers delivery service on weekdays during lunch with minimum orders of $25.
10265 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. 602-314-8369, potbelly.com.
Raising Cane’s
Simple and tasty: Chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw and Texas toast are the majority of the menu at this popular fast-casual chain. The new Phoenix Cane’s is near 12th and Bell Streets in north Phoenix. The franchise is 11th metro Phoenix location and the 14th in Arizona.
1050 E. Bell Road, Phoenix. 602595-4984. Other locations at raisingcanes.com.
The sandwich chain, started by two former firefighter brothers and based in Jacksonville, Fla., serves hot subs, cold sandwiches, under-500-calorie subs and salads, as well as kids dishes.
Arizona Mills, Interstate 10 and Baseline Road, Tempe. 872-838-9476. Other locations at firehousesubs.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Build a monster-sized burrito at this colossus of the fast-casual industry. Burrito bowls, tacos, chips and salads complete the menu. Now open at Desert Ridge Marketplace in northeast Phoenix.
Desert Ridge Marketplace, Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix. 480-473-5019, chipotle.com.
My Pie
You can make your own pizza, or order a salad, pienini or calzone at this locally owned fast-casual shop. Add garlic knots and a chocolate chip cookie to your meal. Get a wine or beer refill for $3. The Gilbert store, at the Crossroads Towne Center, is the third in Arizona.
3765 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. 480-268-7738, pizzayourway.com.
NOW CLOSED
a neighborhood bistro that was open for about a year at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue in central Phoenix.
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