Old Ones Close, New Ones Open
As I work on the 2nd edition of my travel guide, I’m having to delete more than a few entries. A number of restaurants, hotels and even museums have either closed their doors or changed ownership in the last year. The Pink Pony, a Scottsdale icon, closed in August after more than 60 years of business, and in June, the Phoenix Museum of History also closed.
While it is sad to see so many old favorites go; it’s also exciting to see what’s taking their place.
In Tempe alone, in my little neighborhood just north and west of the 60 and 101 respectively, I have noticed several new locations. On the corner of Broadway and McClintock, a new coffee shop has joined the ranks. Cherubini has a great bistro feel to it. In addition to coffee and its many forms, they serve breakfast and lunch (sandwiches and salads), various pastries and fresh donuts. If you’re strong enough to say no to the brightly covered pastries, you can always opt for a piece of fresh fruit.
Further south on McClintock just north of Southern, a new hamburger joint is opening in the next few weeks. Lobbys will serve Chicago-style hamburgers, hot dogs and Italian beef. The local owners are also hoping to open additional stores in the Valley.
There are several others that I have noticed in my recent travels around the Valley. It’s good to see that while many places have closed their doors, others are at least filling some of the empty spots they’ve left behind.
Here’s to welcoming the new! May they have a long and enjoyable reign.
