Compiled from azcentral.com by Howard Seftel:
OCTOBER
The Mission
The team behind Zinc Bistro is cooking up “new Latin” cuisine in Old Town Scottsdale. Look for dishes inspired by Peru, Spain and Ecuador.
True Food
dr weil healthy kitchen Wily Sam Fox (Bloom, North, Greene House, Sauce, Olive & Ivy) is collaborating with Dr. Andrew Weil to offer nourishing fare at Biltmore Fashion Park. true food phoenix
First Street Ice House
This Old Town venture unites James Beard Award–winner Robert McGrath and Aaron May (Sol y Sombra), who’ll feature down-home favorites like ribs, burgers and fried chicken.
NOVEMBER
Amarone
Maurizio Benforte (Pizza a Metro) is expanding his horizons, launching a full-blown Scottsdale Italian restaurant at 90th Street and E. Via Linda.
Posh
Joshua Herbert, who brought fine-dining to the East Valley with Dual, brings his global fare with a seasonal, California edge a few blocks from Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Moira Sushi Bar
Steps from by ASU’s new downtown Phoenix dorms and campus, Moira hopes to lure folks with Japanese-accented dishes with global influences.
Prado
Paradise Valley’s swanky new Intercontinental Montelucia resort will showcase chef Claudio Urciuoli’s Mediterranean-accented slow food.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
The restaurant revamp at the Borgata continues with Sam Fox’s south-of-the-border concept, which moves into the empty Taneko space.
DECEMBER
Pasta Bar
Chef Wade Moises left his comfy position at upscale Sassi to open his own downtown Phoenix place. The focus –surprise -- will be on pastas, made fresh daily.
J&G Steakhouse
Say goodbye to Mary Elaine’s, the Phoenician’s longtime fine-dining temple. Say hello to this luxury steakhouse, developed by superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
