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- Several metro Phoenix restaurants are temporarily closing for the summer.
- Closures allow restaurants to avoid extreme heat, prepare for fall and give staff breaks.
- Most restaurants plan to reopen in August or September.
As the Valley heats up, a growing number of metro Phoenix restaurants are hitting pause for the season. Whether it’s to escape the triple-digit temps, regroup before the fall rush, do some research for future menus or give staff a well-earned breather, these spots are temporarily closing their doors for the summer months. From a hidden BYOB fine-dining gem to a buzzy downtown pasta joint to a favorite Thai restaurant and a East Valley Italian market, these restaurants are planning to return — just not until August or September.
Here’s a look at metro Phoenix restaurants that are taking a seasonal siesta with temporary closure.
Atlas Bistro BYOB
According to a June 28th Instagram post, Atlas Bistro closed June 28 and will reopen on Sept. 4.
Details: 2515 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-990-2433, atlasbistrobyob.com.
Glai Baan
Closed from July 27 to early September, according to chef and co-owner Cat Bunnag.
Details: Glai Baan, 2333 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix, Ariz.; 602-595-5881, glaibaanaz.com.
Le Taco & Vinyl Bar
Le Taco Bar on McDowell Road has temporarily closed. An Instagram statement June 17 reads, “We are on a summer siesta. See you in August.”
Details: 521 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 480-397-2403, letacobar.com.
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Little Joe’s Italian Market
An Instagram post dated July 1, announced Little Joe’s Italian will be closed July 1-23.
Details: 81 S. McQueen Road, #105, Gilbert. 480-504-4072, littlejoesaz.com.
Saint Pasta
Saint Pasta is closed from July 14-29, said chef and owner Racan Alhoch.
Details: 200 W. Portland St., #101, Phoenix. saintpasta.com.
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