These metro Phoenix restaurants, bakeries and wine bars closed in June — one after 70 years

Bahar Anooshahr, Arizona Republic
Updated ·5 min read

While June saw a wave of new restaurant and bar openings, it also marked the end of the road for both longtime and newly opened restaurants and bars around the Valley.

A popular sandwich shop closed after more than three decades, a family-owned Mexican restaurant shuttered after 70 years and a few relative newcomers, from bagel shops to wine bars, closed their doors. A few have plans to reopen, some have relocated and will continue to serve in new locations, while others said goodbye forever.

Here's a look at all of the metro Phoenix restaurants, bars and bakeries that closed recently.

Aftermarket

According to an Instagram announcement, Aftermarket is closing for the summer to "update our caffe program." Gallery will be by appointment only for photoshoots or rentals.

Bagel Daddies

The "Arizona bagel" baker, Christopher Fregozo, first started Bagel Daddies in 2021. In March 2023, he opened his storefront at Spce Coffee. But, in a June 16 Instagram post, he let his followers know that he was closing the storefront. He invited fans to continue visiting him at Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday.

Queen Creek's Bar Vinedo closed in June.
Queen Creek's Bar Vinedo closed in June.

Bar Vinedo

Queen Creek's Bar Vinedo, located on Power Road, announced its intention to close in an Instagram post on June 27. "With a heavy heart, we announce our last day we are open for business is on Thursday, June 29th. In appreciation for your support, we are hosting a party on Thursday to deplete our inventory with specials galore and to have a good time." The restaurant served Queen Creek diners for just over eight years.

Breadcrafters

The popular sandwich shop closed its Tatum location in May. It has since relocated to 32nd Street and Union Hills Drive inside the former Cortado Coffee Roastery. The name Cortado is still on the building while Breadcrafters waits to receive its sign.

Matta's Mexican Food at Higley and Brown roads closed on June 24, 2023.
Matta's Mexican Food at Higley and Brown roads closed on June 24, 2023.

Matta's Mexican Food

Matta's Mexican Food, a staple in Mesa, closed its last remaining location at Higley and Brown roads on June 24. The restaurant's two locations served Mesa for 70 years. The owners posted a note on the door that read, "Dear customers, due to circumstances out of our control we'll be closing our doors Saturday June 24th 2023. Thank you for being a part of our family." It may not be a permanent goodbye for Matta's. The restaurant's Facebook account posted a coming soon photo and listed a new address at 9937 E. Baseline Road in Mesa.

Moiselle, a wine bar at the Pemberton in downtown Phoenix, offered charcuterie and a rotating selection of French wines.
Moiselle, a wine bar at the Pemberton in downtown Phoenix, offered charcuterie and a rotating selection of French wines.

Moiselle at The Pemberton

In an Instagram post dated May 18, Moiselle wine bar owners announced their decision to close for the summer "with sad and grateful hearts. Operating a food truck in triple digit weather tho…not our favorite thing." The 2-year-old Parisian-inspired street cafe closed on Friday, June 2. Moiselle remains available for catering or in-home sommelier experiences.

Mooner's BBQ Galley

The owners of this San Tan Valley barbecue joint posted the news about closing the restaurant in a June 25 Instagram post. They thanked customers for their support and cited "competing priorities" as the reason for their closure. As for future plans, the owners say they're "moving forward on the BBQ competition circuit and will be available for small catering events to our friends and wonderful followers."

Staff greet customers at the counter of Provecho at the Churchill in downtown Phoenix.
Staff greet customers at the counter of Provecho at the Churchill in downtown Phoenix.

Provecho

In a June 1 Instagram post, the owner informed Provecho fans that the restaurant would move out of The Churchill to open a food truck. It "will be permanently placed at @barcoaphx - a neighborhood tequila/mezcal bar over at 1st Ave & Roosevelt." The staff and owners will take July to transition and plan to open on August 1. "We’re planning on honoring the original mission of Provecho - Jalisco street food and other more authentic classics."

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Guests eat lunch at Santé on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Scottsdale.
Guests eat lunch at Santé on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Scottsdale.

Sante

Sante, a California-inspired, health-focused restaurant in north Scottsdale that set out to be Arizona's first green gourmet eatery, closed in June after only 18 months.

An Instagram post dated June 8 read: "Dear Sante family, and friends. It pains us to share that we are closing our doors. We are grateful for your support over the last year and a half."

Owners Nico Doniel and Nick Neuman, who also owns EVO, opened Sante as a restaurant that could accommodate any and all dietary restrictions with a menu of mostly organic foods, with chef Saul Velazquez executing that vision.

Shady's Fine Ale and Cocktails' little green and white house was a place of memories for many Phoenix patrons.
Shady's Fine Ale and Cocktails' little green and white house was a place of memories for many Phoenix patrons.

Shady's Fine Ales and Cocktails

Brad Henrich, owner of the popular neighborhood bar posted a notice on Shady's door announcing its closing. "After eighteen years, we have closed our doors to make way for the next generation of neighborhood bar owners," who he said plan to do some renovations and open the bar in late August." I'm excited to see what they'll do to this little house on the corner of 27th! I've had an absolute blast being a part of this bar and this community. Much love — I'll see you around the neighborhood!"

The same notice on the door had a section from the new owners, none other than Barter + Shake, the group behind UnderTow, Grey Hen and Platform 18. They will call it Drink More, Say Less.

St. Urban

The cocktail and wine bar located above Neighborly Public House closed on June 24. But according to an Instagram post dated June 26, it may not be for long. Owner Christopher Collins wrote, "We've realized that St. Urban's best iteration is in a larger, stand-alone space. We're excited for St. Urban to return in the future ... we're going to be doing something very cool with this space in time for Fall."

Owner and chef Dom Ruggiero holds an Italian beef dish at Hush Public House in Scottsdale.
Owner and chef Dom Ruggiero holds an Italian beef dish at Hush Public House in Scottsdale.

The Vanilla Gorilla Tap Room and Bottle Shop

Dom and Holly Ruggiero of Cast Iron Concepts, which includes Hush Public House, Fire at Will and The Vanilla Gorilla, announced their intent to close the bar on June 30 in preparation for Hush's expansion. The expansion will increase Hush Public House's footprint to 5,000 square feet. "We would like to personally thank you for all of your love and support over the past 2 years," the Ruggieros wrote on Instagram. "We look forward to seeing you at the new concept as well as our others."

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