Lou Malnati's Opening 2nd Location in Arcadia

So far, each of the three Chicago pizza joints, Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, and Gino's East, have opened in the valley well enough away from each other which has avoided direct competition. Lou Malnati's in Central Phoenix, Giordano's in Peoria, and Gino's East in Arcadia.

Coming this fall to the Arcadia area however, that is about the change.  In direct competition with Gino's East, Lou Malnati's will open their second restaurant at 3433 N. 56th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018. There is a twist, however, as the second Lou Malnati's in the valley will not offer a dine-in experience.  Carryout and delivery will be available and at the time of this writing according to ABC15, Lou Malnati's is looking at a 3 to 5 mile radius for delivery.  Stay tuned for more details such as a specific opening date as they become available.

Pizza Hut to Unveil P'Zolo Sandwich on Monday

On Monday, June 4, Pizza Hut will begin offering their newest menu item, the P'Zolo.  According to NRN, the P'Zolo, "...resembles a wrap more than the chain’s calzone-like P’Zone, the P’Zolo targets the sandwich competition both in marketing and price point."

Photo by: Pizza Hut

The P'Zolo will come in three varieties, one for $3 and two for $5.  The varieties, all topped with Asiago cheese, include a, "...Meat Trio with Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham and cheese; Italian Steak with marinated steak, roasted vegetables and cheese; and Buffalo Chicken with white-meat chicken, buffalo seasoning and cheese. Each P’Zolo is served with a choice of ranch or marinara dipping sauce."

With no mention of a limited time offer, the P'Zolo looks to be a permanent menu addition at the over 10,000 Pizza Hut locations worldwide.

Subway's May $5 Featured Footlong - Pizza Sub

After featuring a breakfast classic for April, Subway is pushing the Pizza Sub for May.  According to Subway, the Pizza Sub comes with "...spicy pepperoni, piled high and layered with melt-a-licious cheese and our signature marinara sauce."  If you like your pizza deluxe style, don't forget to add toppings like black olives, green peppers, etc. and while you can try it on any bread you want, Subway recommends the Italian Herb & Cheese bread.

In terms of nutrition, you can check out this Subway site and calculate how many calories, fat, protein, etc. will be in the sandwich based on how you have your sandwich made.

Detours Tavern Opening in Scottsdale (Exclusive Sample Menu)

Looking to open in early April, Detours Tavern will be located at 2922 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251.  Detours will offer organic, all-natural meat selections and hopes to promote healthy food choices.  The newest restaurant and bar in South Scottsdale will have televisions, a patio, and a family friendly atmosphere.

Having seen a preliminary menu, the AZFoodDude can once again provide you with an exclusive look at a sample list which includes appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches & burgers, entrees, pizza, and dessert:

Appetizers

• Crisp Tender Calamari ($8)
• Artichoke Dip w/Flatbread ($8)
• Homemade Hummus w/Pita Chips ($7)
• Beer Battered Onion Rings ($7)

Salads

• Field Greens w/Feta Cheese & Pecans ($9) - Add Grilled Chicken ($2)
• Grilled Salmon Over Field Greens ($11)

Sandwiches/Burgers

• 1/3lb Detour Burger ($8) - Detour to a Bison Burger ($2.50) - Ground Turkey ($2) - Add Bacon ($1)
• Green Chili Burger ($8) - Detour to a Bison Burger ($3) - Ground Turkey ($2)
• California Burger on Grilled Parmesan Bread ($9) - Detour to a Bison Burger ($3) - Ground Turkey ($2)
• Chicken Salad Pita w/Sprouts ($8)
• Grilled Chicken on Sourdough ($9)
• Portobello Burger w/Roasted Red Pepper ($10)

Entrees

• Pork Loin Medallions w/Shallots & Apples ($12)
• Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated in Tequila Lime ($12)
• Sirloin Steak ($13)
• Fish of the Day ($14)

Wood Fired Pizza/Flatbread

• Roma Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Red & Green Peppers ($7) - Add Shrimp ($2) - Chicken ($1)
• Sausage, Pepperoni, & Country Bacon ($9)
• Chicken & Artichoke Hearts ($10)
• Build Your Own ($8) - Additional toppings are ($1)

Desserts

• Assorted Pies, Cakes, & Muffins ($6-$8) 

More information can be found on the Detours Tavern Facebook page.

Brugos Pizza Opening in North Scottsdale

Based out of Nevada, Brugos Pizza Company will be trying their hand at another location in Arizona. The first one that opened back in May at the Camelback Esplanade closed just two months later in July.  This time, the owners hope the North Scottsdale location at 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 sticks around. According to AZCentral, along with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and deserts, the menu will include:

...twenty-seven different pies ($7-$26.87, toppings $2-$5), ranging from the traditional (Mama Mia Spicy Hot Italian with salami, pepperoni, red onions, fresh mushrooms, sweet fire roasted red bell peppers, black olives, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh grated Parmesan with spicy roasted garlic red sauce) to the somewhat twisted (Troy's Brave Heart with white sauce, mozzarella, sausage and chicken drizzled in barbecue sauce with Doritos nacho tortilla chips, jalapeños, onions, and Cheddar).

Check out the full menu from the Carson City, NV location website.

Subway's July $5 Featured Footlong - Italian BMT

This past month saw the Chipotle Chicken & Cheese as Subway's featured footlong, but a classic favorite, The Italian BMT is about to take the reins. July's $5 footlong, the Italian BMT is described this way:

A meaty combo of Genoa salami, pepperoni and Black Forest Ham, served hot with fresh veggies and your choice of condiments on freshly baked bread—an old world favorite.

The 6 inch Italian BMT has 20 grams of fat, 22 grams of protein and comes in at 450 calories.