New restaurants, closings in September in metro Phoenix

Thirty restaurants opened in September, including Mucho Macho Taco in Phoenix, Vivo Ristorante in Scottsdale and Cuff in Glendale. At least seven closed, including Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream Parlor in central Phoenix, Bonjour Vietnam in downtown Phoenix and Pearl Sushi in Chandler.

Now open

Mucho Macho Taco

This taqueria at Seventh and Missouri avenues in Phoenix features a menu by Chilean-born Daniel Maldonado, formerly of Tacos Atoyac in Phoenix, and Aaron Miller, former chef at Mezcal in Scottsdale.

The menu features a dozen tacos under $3, such as skirt steak, chorizo carne asada, bacon and lettuce, pollo asado, grilled pork, braised brisket, crispy Baja fish, grilled Mahi, roasted turkey mole, grilled vegetable and hummus, shrimp and Americano (with seasoned ground beef).

Details: 5341 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-277-8226, search "Mucho Macho Taco" on Facebook.

Mother Bunch Brewing

It'll be a few weeks until the brewery's signature beers, which will include a single hop pale ale, oatmeal stout and smoked cherry porter, are available. For now, a variety of Arizona beers from the likes of Four Peaks (Tempe), Sonoran (Phoenix) and Fate (Scottsdale) brewing companies are flowing through the bar's 20 taps. The food menu features pork rinds, gougeres (savory French pastries stuffed with cheese), and sliders in choice of pork belly, hamburger or grilled cheese.

Details: 825 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. motherbunchbrew.com.

Taylor's Place

Crepes, feta-kalamata omelets, pita wraps, hamburgers and gheimeh (stewed eggplant, tomato, onions, yellow split peas, okra and mushrooms over saffron rice) are served at this new Mediterranean-American kitchen at Camelback Road and 44th Street in Phoenix.

Details: 5053 N. 44th Street, Phoenix. 602-957-2310, taylorsplaceaz.com.

Shabu Fondue

Chef Johnny Chu revived his Chinese hot pot restaurant concept in north central Phoenix next to his Red Thai eatery. During hot pot dining, guests order flavors of broth along with ingredients such as beef, bison, crab, mushrooms, baby bok choy, tofu and noodle. Meats take about seven seconds to cook in the hot liquid, which maintains a steady temperature thanks to an electric boiler. Chu likens the experience to Swiss fondue, but there's no cheese or oil involved, just broth and fresh ingredients.

Details: 7822 N. 12th St., Phoenix. 602-870-3015, search "Shabu Fondue" on Facebook.

Marigold Maison

Bombay Spice owner John Kapoor closed the space at Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road. He remodeled the dining room, changed the menu and reopened as Marigold Maison. The menu features tikka masala, vindaloo, korma, bhel puri, gol gappa, whole tandoori fish and whole roasted hen.

Details: 4720 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-795-0020, marigoldmaison.com.

MOD pizza

Seattle-based MOD Pizza's second Valley store is near Metrocenter. Customers create their own pizzas, choosing from among 30 toppings. Pies are baked in an 800-degree oven in less than three minutes. Draft beers, wine, sweet and savory knots, milkshakes and house-made lemonades and iced teas are served.

MOD has been recognized as one of the top 50 "breakout brands" by Nation's Restaurant News. The first MOD opened at SanTan Village in July.

Details: 3121 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix. 623-243-9724. Also, 2904 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert. 480-214-6305, modpizza.com.

Wild Game Sports Grill

This pub near 24th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix was built with sports fans in mind. Along with an extensive menu featuring dishes such as barbecue boar sliders, bison-beef-bacon burgers and wild game bratwursts, it has 13 TVs, a projection screen and free WiFi.

Details: 2445 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 602-955-1142, wildgamesportsgrill.com.

Vivo Ristorante

Longtime Valley restaurateur Tomaso Maggiore opened Vivo Ristorante at Marketplace at Lincoln & Scottsdale. Part Sicilian trattoria and part market, Vivo serves wood-fired pizza and pastas such as black fettuccine, langostino lobster and sea scallops, and sells imported products. Maggiore still owns namesake Tomaso's at 32nd Street and Camelback Road in Phoenix. For Vivo, he partnered with Italian brothers Elio and Salvo Menta, who are known for their extra-virgin olive oil.

Details: 6560 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-699-9091, vivoaz.com.

Shakes and Cones

Get a scoop of organic small-batch soft-serve ice cream at this sweets parlor in Old Town Scottsdale. Vanilla and chocolate ice cream are served straight-up, in a dipped cone or waffle cone, and as a sundae with hot fudge, whipped cream and nuts. Shakes come with choice of mix-in, such as banana, strawberry, peanut butter, brownie bites, cookie dough, mint and Oreo. Matador Coffee products are served.

Details: 7215 E. First St., Scottsdale. 480-945-0707, shakesandcones.com.

Bad Water Brewing

The signature brew at this Old Town Scottsdale drinking hole is a Belgian-style Saison. Visitors will find an IPA and Western Lager on tap too. Wine, charcuterie and small bites are on the menu.

Details: 4216 N. Brown Avenue, Scottsdale. 480-659-9225, badwaterbrewing.com.

Burger n' Fries

Hamburgers are made with grass-fed beef at this shop at Scottsdale and Shea. Diners can order hot dogs Chicago, New York and Texas style. Fries, onion rings, shakes, custards and floats round out the menu.

Details: 10392 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-948-2623, anbnf.com.

Black & Bleu

When this restaurant opened in the former Renegade by MOD space in the Shops at 94 Hundred Shea, it served steak, seafood and spirits. Starting Thursday, Oct. 9, the menu will change to a more casual American grill menu.

Matt and Lexie Wolfe partnered with longtime Scottsdale restaurateur Joe Popo on this concept. They also are developing a breakfast spot called Rise & Grind in the same shopping center. Popo owns Stone & Vine Urban Italian in Scottsdale with partner Jeff Gerlinger, and a second Stone & Vine in Chandler with partner Gabby Bell.

Details: 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-214-9864, facebook.com/blackbleu.

Rosati's

This Illinois-based pizza chain has added sports-pub elements, which include sit-down dining, to a handful of old locations along with the new ones. In Arizona, stores in north Scottsdale and Anthem have launched the service. The menu, offered for sit-down and takeout, includes Italian beef sandwiches, stuffed pizzas, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, baby back ribs and chicken wings.

Details: Scottsdale Pima, 18221 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-513-3000. Also, Anthem, 3668 W. Anthem Way. 623-551-8545, myrosatis.com.

Erbert and Gerbert's Sandwich Shop

This is Arizona's first branch of the national fast-casual sandwich chain. Deli staples such as roast beef, turkey and ham are on the menu, along with signature subs such as the sweet chili chicken salad and the peppadew mustard chicken and cherrywood bacon. Husband-and-wife team Brad and Gillienne Budde, ages 26 and 21, manage the store near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. They plan to open two more by the end of next year.

Details: 117 E. Fifth St., Tempe. 480-921-7827, erbertandgerberts.com.

Delice Bistro

Find fresh bread, crepes, salads, panini sandwiches, pasta and a sweets counter at this European bakery and cafe, which opened at Centerpoint on Mill in Tempe. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Details: 690 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. 480-234-8153, delicebistro.com.

Orange Table Tempe

This breakfast and brunch spot was a Scottsdale staple, and now it has moved to Seventh Street and Forest Avenue on ASU's Tempe campus. Open at 6:30 a.m. daily, it serves a mix of breakfast and lunch dishes such as chimichurri hash, Chai latte waffles, Greek salads and green chili chicken sandwiches. Coffee, beer and cocktails are on the drink menu.

The former Orange Table space in Scottsdale is scheduled to reopen in October as Park Place Bar & Grill.

Details: 203 E. Seventh St., Tempe. 480-967-2006, search "Orange Table Tempe" on Facebook.

Perfect Pear Bistro

This local American kitchen expanded into a second location, taking over the former NYPD Pizza space at Ray Road and Priest Drive in Tempe. The menu features the Tukee Pear, a quesadilla filled with pear, bacon, arugula and pepper Jack; tomato and basil focaccia bruschetta; salmon chipotle pasta; and chicken marsala sandwich.

Details: 9845 S. Priest Drive, Tempe. 480-247-3410. Also, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. 480-248-6266, perfectpearbistro.com.

Copper Blues in Tempe

Just like its sister at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, this rock-club and restaurant at Rural Road and University Drive is next to a comedy club (Tempe Improv Comedy Theater). Scotch eggs, beer-braised chicken drums, tarragon-poached shrimp, chicken nachos and made-to-order pizza are on the menu, along with more than 50 beers on tap. Owner Joel Bachkoff operates the Phoenix and Florida Copper Blues.

Details: 930 E. University Drive, Tempe. 480-376-1234, copperblueslive.com.

Smashburger

The newest Smashburger opened near Elliot Road and Loop 101 in Tempe. Among the menu items are burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, rosemary-garlic and flash-fried veggies, and hand-spun shakes. The Arizona Burger is topped with habanero cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo and fresh jalapeños on a chipotle bun.

Details: 2010 E. Elliot Road, Tempe. 480-420-3635, smashburger.com.

Pittsburgh Willy's Dog House

This popular hot dog spot opened inside Wimpy's Paradise, a diner-style eatery in downtown Chandler. Randy Walters, who owns both concepts, had to postpone plans to open Pittsburgh Willy's in its own building. Until then, fans of the Twilly Dog (hot dog on a Twinkie) and the Big Willy Mac and Chili can indulge here.

Details: 48 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler. 480-821-3197, search "Wimpy's Paradise" on Facebook.

AZ Pho & Grill

Get a grill sampler of egg rolls, spring rolls and coconut shrimp before choosing among 10 noodle soups, including round steak and meatball pho and seafood noodle soup. The Vietnamese restaurant, near Queen Creek and Gilbert roads, also offers a variety of bun (vermicelli bowls), rice dishes, banh mi sandwiches and desserts.

Details: 3140 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler. 480-802-5356, search "AZ Pho & Grill" on Facebook.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

This fast-casual eatery near Chandler Boulevard and Loop 101 is the sixth Cafe Rio in Arizona. The menu features burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas and salads. Order with your choice of sweet pork barbacoa, pulled or grilled chicken, chile roast beef, steak or vegetables.

Details: 3400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-355-8750, caferio.com.

Fired Pie

The seventh branch of Fired Pie, a locally owned, fast-casual chain, opened near AMC Ahwatukee 24 theaters. The restaurant will give away free pizza or salad to dine-in guests from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Diners make pizzas and salads by choosing sauces and cheeses such as mozzarella, Gorgonzola and Fontina, then adding toppings such as steak, roast chicken, artichoke, mushrooms, kalamata olives and jalapeños. Pizzas take three minutes to bake.

Details: 4905 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. Other locations at firedpie.com.

Salad and Go

The third branch of this drive-through restaurant is near Williams Fields and Higley roads in Gilbert. The menu includes 10 kinds of salads along with wraps, yogurt milkshakes, protein shakes and coconut water. The kids menu features butter-lettuce salad, peanut-butter and jelly sandwich, and turkey-and-cheese wrap. There are two more locations in Gilbert.

Details: 3299 E. Williams Fields Road, Gilbert. 480-304-5662, saladandgo.com.

Bosa Donuts

Apple fritters, iced and sprinkle doughnuts, croissants, bagels, doughnut holes, bear claws, coffee, tea and smoothies are among the offerings at this 24-hour shop. The newest location opened near Val Vista Drive and Queen Creek Road in Gilbert.

Details: 4844 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert. 480-699-9084, search "Bosa Donuts" on Facebook.

Village Inn

Whether you're craving an omelet, burger or pie, you can get it from 5:30 a.m. to midnight at this comfort-food staple. The newest branch opened near Stapley Drive and Baseline Road in Mesa.

Details: 1859 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa. 480-892-0973, villageinn.com.

Cuff

The contemporary American kitchen is run by Tom Harvey, an Atlanta-grown chef who spent the last three years leading the kitchen at Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Scottsdale. His business partner is David Chang (of shuttered Zang Asian Bistro and Zing).

Fried calamari with sambal aioli, deviled eggs with pecan-smoked bacon and burrata are among the appetizers. Sandwiches, such as slow-smoked pork shoulder, come with fries or petite salad. The signature posole has crispy roasted pork potstickers, hominy, tomato broth, cotija cheese and cilantro. Lunch is served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Dinner service is scheduled to start Monday, Oct. 6.

Details: 5819 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-847-8890, cuffdowntown.com.

Stella Rossa 59

Bravi Tuscan Kitchen at 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive underwent a complete overhaul and is now Stella Rossa 59. The new bar area has seating for more than 40 people and shows NFL Sunday Ticket and Pac 12 Network games. The dining area has more than doubled, along with adding a private dining area. The Mediterranean menu features soups, salads, calzones, sandwiches and main dishes such as chicken Parmesan and fettuccine Alfredo.

Details: 5940 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale. 602-588-3000, stellarossa59.com.

Now closed

Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream Parlor, alongtime central Phoenix institution.

Bonjour Vietnam, a Vietnamese-French restaurant at Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix.

The Orange Table, a venerable Scottsdale Mall cafe. The space is scheduled to reopen in October as Park Place Bar & Grill.

Wild Side Grill, a steak house in Queen Creek.

Khaana Khazana, a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Chandler.

Pearl Sushi in Chandler. The space will reopen as the Cultured Pearl. The Scottsdale location of Pearl Sushi also is under renovation.

Chao Urban Asian Eatery, a restaurant at Pecos Ranch in Chandler.

Buffalo Wild Wings, a sports bar on Elliot Road in Gilbert. The Gilbert Town Square branch remains open.