Kona Grill Opening in Scottsdale Quarter

On June 12th, Locally based Kona Grill, which operates over 40 locations across the country, is set to open their newest restaurant in Arizona. The newest spot located at 15345 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite #K-100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 in the Scottsdale Quarter will be their fifth in the state.

Along with a menu focusing on modern American cuisine, Kona Grill has an extensive sushi menu that features fish flown in everyday.  A few highlights:

• Kona Churrasco - Flank steak, chimichurri sauce, house mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
• Macadamia Nut Chicken - House mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, shoyu cream, pineapple-papaya marmalade
• Cuban Sandwich - Braised kalua pork, ham, swiss, homemade pickles, mustard, baguette, sweet potato fries
• Lobster & Tuna Flatbread - Avocado, red onion, tomato, citrus aioli

You can check out the rest of the menu here and look for other locations.

New Biltmore Restaurant: Black Chile Mexican Grill

The same folks who opened up the Kona Grill are opening a new restaurant in the biltmore area at 2502 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 called Black Chile Mexican Grill.  Slated to open later this month, the menu includes tacos, enchiladas, cheese crisps and multiple entrees as well as 125 brands of tequila. You can find the article here and the restaurant website here.

Update (5-22-11): Black Chile Mexican Grill is now open