November 2017 restaurant openings: 13 new restaurants to try around the Valley
PopBar - The New-York based dessert shop has opened a second location in the Valley. Its first opened earlier this year at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. The latest opened within Chandler Fashion Center. PopBar serves more than 40 rotating flavors of frozen treats on a stick, including chocolate and vanilla, pumpkin pie, passion fruit and watermelon. All are made in-house. Address: 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226handout
PHX Sports Grill - After Roscoe's on 7th closed earlier this year, Justin Alt and Bob Scimeca went in and turned it into a sports bar. According to a release, it has 18 TVs, dart boards, foosball and an outdoor patio. The menu is American bar food: burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings and pizza. Address: 4531 N. 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85014.Handout
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila - The Mexican restaurant opened a second location in North Scottsdale. The 4,800-square-foot restaurant has 100 blue agave tequilas, 27 TVs and seating for at least 250 people. Address: 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054.Courtesy Cien Agaves
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila - The Mexican restaurant opened a second location in North Scottsdale. The 4,800-square-foot restaurant has 100 blue agave tequilas, 27 TVs and seating for at least 250 people. Address: 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054.Courtesy Cien Agaves
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila - The Mexican restaurant opened a second location in North Scottsdale. The 4,800-square-foot restaurant has 100 blue agave tequilas, 27 TVs and seating for at least 250 people. Address: 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054.Courtesy Cien Agaves
Original ChopShop - Known for its protein bowls, acai bowls and pitaya bowls, Original ChopShop opened a fifth restaurant in Paradise Valley. The Scottsdale-based company also has plans to open two more restaurants in north Scottsdale and Arcadia. Address: 10625 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 .Courtesy Original ChopShop
Famous 48 - After Crab and Mermaid closed in Old Town Scottsdale, Square One Concepts announced it would open an American tavern-style restaurant in its place. It was named in a nod to the lower 48 states and their cuisine. The menu has salads, sandwiches, pizza, fish and chips, shrimp, ribs and southern-style sides. Address: 4218 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251.J. Martin Harris Photography
Famous 48 - After Crab and Mermaid closed in Old Town Scottsdale, Square One Concepts announced it would open an American tavern-style restaurant in its place. It was named in a nod to the lower 48 states and their cuisine. The menu has salads, sandwiches, pizza, fish and chips, shrimp, ribs and southern-style sides. Address: 4218 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251.J. Martin Harris Photography
Famous 48 - After Crab and Mermaid closed in Old Town Scottsdale, Square One Concepts announced it would open an American tavern-style restaurant in its place. It was named in a nod to the lower 48 states and their cuisine. The menu has salads, sandwiches, pizza, fish and chips, shrimp, ribs and southern-style sides. Address: 4218 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251.J. Martin Harris Photography
The Porch - You've probably seen the restaurant's marquee while driving along Indian School Road. The restaurant recently opened at 40th Street and Indian School Road. It has a funky interior with backyard games out on the patio. The menu features tacos, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Address: 4017 E. Indian School Road., Phoenix, AZ 85018Courtesy The Porch
The Porch - You've probably seen the restaurant's marquee while driving along Indian School Road. The restaurant recently opened at 40th Street and Indian School Road. It has a funky interior with backyard games out on the patio. The menu features tacos, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Address: 4017 E. Indian School Road., Phoenix, AZ 85018Courtesy The Porch
D'LIte - Healthy on the Go - D'Lite opened a restaurant and drive-thru near 32nd Street and Indian School Road. The local chain was created as a healthy alternative to fast-food chains. The menu features breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, burgers and bowls. Address: 3214 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018Courtesy D'LIte - Healthy on the Go
D'LIte - Healthy on the Go - D'Lite opened a restaurant and drive-thru near 32nd Street and Indian School Road. The local chain was created as a healthy alternative to fast-food chains. The menu features breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, burgers and bowls. Address: 3214 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018Courtesy D-Lite
Ahipoki - Ahipoki has brought its poke bowls to Gilbert. The casual chain restaurant opened its first eatery in Gilbert at SanTan Village Marketplace. Poke is a Hawaiian dish consisting of rice or salad, raw fish, and toppings. Address: 3051 South Market St, Ste 101, Gilbert AZ 85295. Courtesy of Ahipoki
Fired Pie - The fast-casual pizza concept opened its 19th Arizona location at SanTan Village. The opening marks its first restaurant in Gilbert. At Fired Pie, people customize a thin-crust people by choosing the sauce, cheese and toppings. It is then cooked in an oven in less than two minutes. Fired Pie opened its first restaurant in 2013 in Avondale. Address: 2218 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295.Courtesy of Fired Pie
Pitch - The Omaha-based restaurant has evolved over the years and is making the jump to Scottsdale. It opened at The Quad near 64th Street and Thomas Road in November. What began as a pizzeria has expanded to pasta and meatballs made in-house, coal-fired duck and crab cakes. The address is 6350 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.Courtesy of Pitch
Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro - Board & Batten, named after the architectural design, is located on the grounds of the Stonebridge Manor mansion and wedding venue in Mesa. The restaurant was previously called Bistro al la mode and opened for lunch. Owner Michael Mills wanted to expand the concept to dinner service and needed more space so he built a 3,000-square-foot building. The menu is described as American. Address: 4012 E Palm Street, Mesa, AZ 85215.Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro
Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro - Board & Batten, named after the architectural design, is located on the grounds of the Stonebridge Manor mansion and wedding venue in Mesa. The restaurant was previously called Bistro al la mode and opened for lunch. Owner Michael Mills wanted to expand the concept to dinner service and needed more space so he built a 3,000-square-foot building. The menu is described as American. Address: 4012 E Palm Street, Mesa, AZ 85215.Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro
Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro - Board & Batten, named after the architectural design, is located on the grounds of the Stonebridge Manor mansion and wedding venue in Mesa. The restaurant was previously called Bistro al la mode and opened for lunch. Owner Michael Mills wanted to expand the concept to dinner service and needed more space so he built a 3,000-square-foot building. The menu is described as American. Address: 4012 E Palm Street, Mesa, AZ 85215.Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro
McAlister's Deli - The fast-casual deli opened within the Cornerstone shopping center near Rural Road and University drive, a short walk from Arizona State University in Tempe. The menu features sandwiches, salads and soups. It is operated by Trio Foods, LLC. According to a news release, they plan to open more locations throughout Arizona. The McAlister's brand is based in Atlanta. Address: 715 S. Rural Road, suite 107, Tempe AZ 85281McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli - The fast-casual deli opened within the Cornerstone shopping center near Rural Road and University drive, a short walk from Arizona State University in Tempe. The menu features sandwiches, salads and soups. It is operated by Trio Foods, LLC. According to a news release, they plan to open more locations throughout Arizona. The McAlister's brand is based in Atlanta. Address: 715 S. Rural Road, suite 107, Tempe AZ 85281McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli - The fast-casual deli opened within the Cornerstone shopping center near Rural Road and University drive, a short walk from Arizona State University in Tempe. The menu features sandwiches, salads and soups. It is operated by Trio Foods, LLC. According to a news release, they plan to open more locations throughout Arizona. The McAlister's brand is based in Atlanta. Address: 715 S. Rural Road, suite 107, Tempe AZ 85281McAlister's Deli