Latest Valley Food News

The following is the latest in Valley food news over the past week or so from AZCentral:

Davonti Enoteca Opens in Old Quilted Bear Location

Whoopie Baking Opening Scottsdale Shop

Caffe Daniel, Specializing in Italian Cuisine, Coming in October

Fate Brewing Co. Moving to Old Scottsdale Location of Grapes

Founder of Miller's Deli Opening Deli in Scottsdale

Market Street Kitchen to Open by Mid-September

Bonjour Vietnam Set to Open in Hotel San Carlos by End of August

Free Empanadas at Pollo Campero Today (7/27)

Today only, Friday, July 27, Pollo Campero is giving away free empanadas to their customers with no purchase necessary, one per person.  Just head over to the only location in Arizona over in west Phoenix at 7745 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85033.  Pollo Campero has three types of empanadas to choose from, black bean & cheese, spicy chicken, and citrus chicken. 

First opened in Guatemala in 1971, Pollo Campero and its Latin American inspired chicken has been making a name for itself in the U.S. since it first opened in the Los Angeles area in 2002.  That single Los Angeles location had over one million dollars in sales in the first 47 days.  Nowadays, Pollo Campero's expansion continues with over 50 locations across the country and a recent agreement signed between Pollo Campero and Walmart to begin opening restaurants within the megastore.

Latest Valley Food News

Some of the latest food news from around the Valley from AZCentral:

Photo by: Matt's Big Breakfast

Pellini Italian Eatery Set for an October Opening in Scottsdale

Matt's Big Breakfast to Get Bigger Location by Late August

SoChu House Now Open in Central Phoenix

Downside Risk Coming Back to Scottsdale

Fifth Humble Pie Location Set for Peoria

NYC's Ben & Jack's Steak House Coming to Scottsdale

Mid-August Opening for Angels Trumpet Ale House in Phoenix

Jimmy Woo's Closing, May Reopen Elsewhere, Morning Squeeze Taking Over Spot

Another Valley Food News Update

In addition to yesterday's update, here are some more stories from the past couple of weeks from AZCentral and the East Valley Tribune:

Two More Asian Restaurants Open in Mesa's Mekong Plaza

'Top Chef' Finalist to Open Restaurant in Scottsdale in October

K.I.S.S. Chicago-Style Pizzeria to Open in Old Town Scottsdale by the End of July

Urban Tea Loft in Chandler Closing on July 21

Royal at the Market Coffee Shop Closes, Hopes to Reopen by End of the Year

Popular Chicago Chain, Portillo's Hot Dogs, Will Open in Tempe, Scottsdale in Early 2013

Downtown Phoenix Getting Two New Coffee Shops on July 16 & July 23

Food News From Around the Valley

In case you missed them, here are some stories from the past couple of weeks via AZCentral and the East Valley Tribune:

Brat Haus Now Open in Scottsdale

Fourth Habit Location Opened in Phoenix

Harvey American Public House Now Open in Gilbert

Il Bosco Pizza Opens Next to Handlebar J in Scottsdale

Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar Opens Chandler Location

Third Raising Cane's Location to Open in August, Fourth Location in Works

Three Dutch Bros. Coffee Locations Opening in Mesa, Phoenix

Tucson's Legendary Zachary's Pizza is Closing

Echoing the sentiments of Tucson Weekly, which broke the story, the AZFoodDude is sad to learn that Zachary's Pizza is closing on August 1.  There is not a lot of news officially as to why the Tucson staple is closing, but it is almost assuredly because business has been rough in an economy that continues to sputter.  A Facebook post by the restaurant on June 24 gives us a clue, "We will be cash only for a bit longer.  Please help support our business.  Summer has not been kind."

Like many folks, I was brought to Zachary's by friends of mine during a visit to Tucson.  It was after that first visit that I then introduced other friends of mine in the Valley to Zachary's incredible deep dish Chicago style pizza.  The place is so good that we have made the drive from Phoenix to Tucson just for Zachary's pizza on multiple occasions.  Now, that might sound like a long drive but employees of Zachary's will tell you of folks from all over who specifically stop for their pizza, including some regulars from New Mexico.

Near the UofA campus, now is a good time for those who want one last slice and for those who've never had the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about, to experience the hole-in-the-wall charm and head over to Zachary's.  The hours are 4pm - 10pm on Monday, 11am - 10pm Tuesday - Thursday, 11am - 11pm on Friday, noon - 11pm on Saturday and noon - 10pm on Sunday.

New Breakfast Waffle Sandwich at Jack in the Box

Not afraid to try anything and serve it through the whole day, Jack in the Box has just rolled out their newest menu item, the Breakfast Waffle Sandwich.  Only available for a limited time, "the Breakfast Waffle Sandwich features a fried egg, American cheese and the chain’s new country-grilled sausage stacked between two lightly sweetened maple waffles." 

As messy as it might get, am I the only one considering putting maple syrup all over this thing?