Taneko Japanese Tavern Closes at Borgata of Scottsdale

IN THE NEWS: From The Arizona Republic’s Cathryn Creno, “P.F. Chang’s quietly shuttered its Japanese-concept restaurant at the Borgata of Scottsdale this week. Although Taneko Japanese Tavern had a customer e-mail list of 1,000 and was frequently crowded, the restaurant became a victim of Wall Street pressures and the financial crunch.” … The paper reviews […]

Openings Include Luc’s, 2nd Thai Basil Location

IN THE NEWS: New Times’s Michele Laudig reviews Pho Avina (4920 West Thunderbird Road, Suite 110, Glendale) and reports the opening of another Thai Basil (Park Central Mall, 3110 N. Central Ave.). phoenixnewtimes.com … The Arizona Republic reviews Reata Pass Steakhouse (27500 N. Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale); Bella Vino Ristorante (985 W. Chandler Heights Road, […]

Openings Include Aiello’s, RA Sushi in Mesa

IN THE NEWS: The first RA Sushi restaurant to locate in Mesa will open later this month, the Phoenix’s area’s fifth, the Business Journal of Phoenix reports. The new restaurant is slated to open Dec. 17 in the Dana Park shopping center at the northwest corner of Val Vista and Baseline Roads. phoenix.bizjournals.com … New […]

Four Brothers Pizza and Subs, La Mesa Pit BBQ Close

IN THE NEWS: After seven years in business on First Avenue in downtown Phoenix, Four Brothers Pizza and Subs was forced to close its doors Oct. 15 after a notice from his landlord gave him less than three days to move out, The Business Journal of Phoenix reports. … The paper also reports that Heidi’s […]