Metro Phoenix Dining Thread - Page 80

HX_Guy · #**1581** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 6:54 AM**

Read that an STK is opening in downtown Phoenix. Anywhere heard similar and know where?

muertecaza · #**1582** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Read that an STK is opening in downtown Phoenix. Anywhere heard similar and know where?

Not sure where exactly, but this says 2nd Street and Jefferson.

https://whatnow.com/phoenix/restaurants/stk-is-opening-in-downtown-phoenix/

exit2lef · #**1583** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 6:19 PM**

I believe it’s going into the portion of the Collier Center that previously housed the Park, an indoor/outdoor space that tried, unsuccessfully, to offer a variety of food trucks a place to operate. It’s on the east side of Second Street between Washington and Jefferson.

halicem · #**1584** Posted **Jan 19, 2026, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

I believe it’s going into the portion of the Collier Center that previously housed the Park, an indoor/outdoor space that tried, unsuccessfully, to offer a variety of food trucks a place to operate. It’s on the east side of Second Street between Washington and Jefferson.

Yeah, it's immediately to the right of Ricemill/Taco Bell Cantina. And to the left of Tom's Watch bar.

Phxguy · #**1585** Posted **Apr 9, 2026, 9:15 PM**

News is a bit slower around here so, in other news, two recent liquor licenses that might interest y'all:

The former Angel's Trumpet spot will be replaced by a restaurant called Pinky's and the beautiful 2-story brick on the NEC 3rd St/Buchanan will become a dual pizza spot and bar called Otra Pizza/Better Days, one concept per floor--same guy who owns Churchill. The other brick building along Buchanan, sharing the patio, will become a bagel shop.

Centralworks · #**1586** Posted **Apr 9, 2026, 9:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Phxguy

News is a bit slower around here so, in other news, two recent liquor licenses that might interest y'all:

The former Angel's Trumpet spot will be replaced by a restaurant called Pinky's and the beautiful 2-story brick on the NEC 3rd St/Buchanan will become a dual pizza spot and bar called Otra Pizza/Better Days, one concept per floor--same guy who owns Churchill. The other brick building along Buchanan, sharing the patio, will become a bagel shop.

I believe the Bagel shop is done by the same owner of Stoop Kid

Phxguy · #**1587** Posted **Apr 9, 2026, 9:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Centralworks

I believe the Bagel shop is done by the same owner of Stoop Kid

Would make sense, also in the Churchill.

Phxguy · #**1588** Posted **Jul 13, 2026, 3:42 PM**

Sometimes you find little hints of things to come in the commercial real estate section of LoopNet:

The former Michael's Jewelers space is to be turned into a fish and chip shop.
Source: https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/_7HDfjRDm...MjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0NDk5NDkkajQ0JGwwJGgw

A restaurant by the name of 'Cocky Rooster' is poised to operate in one of the corner units of the Rey at 3rd Ave and Fillmore (not to be confused with the Ray at Central and McKinley).
Source: https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/i6gMC0k81...MjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0NTAwNjMkajE1JGwwJGgw

And here's the retail configuration of the Whitney:
https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/PT-4mVy3S...NzIkbzQkZzEkdDE3ODM5NTcxODkkajYwJGwwJGgw

halicem · #**1589** Posted **Jul 13, 2026, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Phxguy

The former Michael's Jewelers space is to be turned into a fish and chip shop.
Source: https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/_7HDfjRDm...MjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0NDk5NDkkajQ0JGwwJGgw

Have a buddy who got to tour the space, remodel is well underway with booths already in. Speakeasy vibes supposedly, entry through Cornish Pasty. They want to turn the wall facing Central into a full-wall aquarium. Would be cool if they pull it off!

azsunsurfer · #**1590** Posted **Aug 2, 2026, 6:21 PM**

IDK how I missed this one but excited to check it out when it opens...also the Hard Rock is no longer opening and instead it will be a Tapestry by Hilton....

https://scottsdale.com/blog/post/inside-...hall-coming-to-the-sydney-in-scottsdale/

Cleve · #**1591** Posted **Aug 4, 2026, 7:15 PM**

New movement at the house adjacent to Cibo - 609 N 5th Ave - Rumor years ago was to be turned into YC's location.... Anyone have any info???

exit2lef · #**1592** Posted **Aug 4, 2026, 7:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cleve

New movement at the house adjacent to Cibo - 609 N 5th Ave - Rumor years ago was to be turned into YC's location.... Anyone have any info???

Do you mean YC's Mongolian BBQ? That seems a weird match for the building and location.

Cleve · #**1593** Posted **Aug 5, 2026, 1:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

Do you mean YC's Mongolian BBQ? That seems a weird match for the building and location.

Here is info from 2022

https://www.scottsdale.org/food_and_drin...0861d3a-7d89-11ed-8cb4-df6a0a36d1cf.html

exit2lef · #**1594** Posted **Aug 5, 2026, 12:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cleve

Here is info from 2022

https://www.scottsdale.org/food_and_drin...0861d3a-7d89-11ed-8cb4-df6a0a36d1cf.html

Thanks. I like YC's well enough, especially for a reasonably priced meal with my sometimes finicky kids. I'd be surprised to see the concept work in an old house, but it would be much better for the neighborhood than the obnoxious drive-thrus nearby on 7th Avenue.