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Mesa seafood Staple, Other Arizona Restaurants Close Doors
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PHOENIX, AZ – august 5, 2025 – Several long-standing Arizona restaurants have recently announced closures, marking a shift in the state’s dining landscape. Seafood Market and Resturant in Mesa, a beloved local institution, shuttered its doors on July 22nd after 34 years, citing owner Pablo Reynoso’s retirement. The closures also include a Maryvale Sizzler location after nearly four decades and West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse in Chandler, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Seafood Market and Restaurant
Seafood Market and Restaurant, located at 1318 W. Southern Ave. in Mesa, closed after serving the community for over three decades.Owner Pablo Reynoso announced his retirement via a Facebook post, expressing gratitude for the years of support. The restaurant was known for its fresh seafood offerings and its role as a neighborhood gathering place. reynoso’s son, Pablo jr., will continue his father’s culinary legacy by incorporating some of the restaurant’s signature dishes into the menu at his own establishment, so Cal Fish Taco Co., located at 338 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
Sizzler
The Sizzler restaurant at 7545 W. indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033, ended its nearly 40-year run in the Maryvale area. This closure leaves only one Sizzler location remaining in Arizona, situated in Flagstaff at 102 N. Leroux St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse
West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse, a popular spot in downtown Chandler at 111 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85225, closed its doors shortly after celebrating its seven-year anniversary. The restaurant had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.An Instagram post from July 18th (https://www.instagram.com/p/DMRYsXupa4A/) indicated plans for a reopening, with a minority owner reportedly negotiating to buy out the current owners.The bankruptcy petition details the financial challenges facing the business.
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Brittany March, a pioneering Black pizza maker in Detroit, is bringing her unique vegan creations to a wider audience. Since 2021,March has hosted a popular Sunday pop-up at Alkebu-Lan Village,a wellness center on the city’s east side,offering plant-based pizzas crafted with fresh,locally sourced produce and herbs whenever possible.
Village Pizza
March, the founder of the plant-forward catering company ItsFoodDetroit, is recognized as one of the few Black pizza makers in the city. Her vegan pizzas, such as the Gratiot Pesto which substitutes parmesan with generous amounts of garlic and herbs for a vibrant flavor, and the No swine Hawaiian featuring sweet seitan bacon in place of traditional ham, have garnered significant attention. Due to the overwhelming demand, March has extended her pop-up hours to include the first Saturday of each month, in addition to her regular Sunday service.
Limon Rooftop, a Naples establishment, offers a contemporary ambiance and stylish decor, creating a vibrant and appealing atmosphere. the interior features a clean, modern design highlighted by neon signage, neutral furnishings, and visually appealing beverages.
Guests can enjoy panoramic sunset views from the rooftop, complemented by a striking blue pool, all while savoring thier drinks. Limon Rooftop is located at 455 12th St. S.,Naples,FL 34102. For inquiries or reservations, the contact number is 239-944-3755, and their website is limonrooftop.com.
The Turtle Club, Naples
The Turtle Club in Naples offers a unique dining experience, seating patrons directly on the sand of Vanderbilt Beach. Established in 1998, it stands as one of Naples’ few restaurants situated directly on the beach, providing an authentic beachfront setting rather than just a view.
The Turtle Club provides a picturesque backdrop for photographs at any time of day. Prospective diners can view live video feeds to assess current weather conditions before visiting.
The restaurant serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. While lunch service does not accept reservations, dinner reservations are highly recommended.
The lunch menu features popular items such as blackened fish tacos and a classic beach burger, alongside lighter choices like salads, soups, and sandwiches. The dinner menu emphasizes a wide array of seafood, from appetizers suitable for sharing to signature fish entrees.The Turtle Club is located at 9225 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108. For inquiries, call 239-592-6557 or visit their website at turtleclubnaples.com.
Here’s a breakdown of the restaurant inspection details you provided:
Restaurant 1:
Location: 7711 Collier Blvd Suite 101, Naples
Inspection Date: July 10
Inspection Type: Routine
Follow-Up Required: Yes (Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.)
Total Violations: 4
High-Priority Violations: 1
Specific Violation:
High Priority: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cooked chicken (47F)
Pico de gallo (49F)
Cooked sausage (50F)
Corrective Action Taken: Operator iced the out-of-temperature foods.
Status: Warning
Restaurant 2 (Implied from the first bullet point):
Location: Not explicitly stated, but likely the same as the first restaurant based on the context.
Specific Violation:
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed cheese (49F)
Cooked onions and peppers (46F)
Cut tomatoes (48F)
Cooked chicken (46F)
location of Violation: Top of flip-top salad cook line cooler.
Status: Warning
Key Terminology Explained:
Basic violations: Against best practices.
Warning: Violations must be corrected by a specific date or within a specified number of days.
Administrative complaint: Legal action taken by the division for insufficient compliance after a warning, repeat violations, or serious conditions. Penalties can still occur even if violations are corrected after the warning period.
Emergency order: Restaurant closure due to an immediate threat to the public. Licenses are suspended to protect public health, safety, or welfare. A 24-hour call-back inspection follows.
Agencies Responsible for Restaurant Inspections in Florida:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Conducts routine regulation and inspection.
Department of Health: Investigates and controls food-borne illness outbreaks.
How to Report a Dirty Restaurant in Florida:
Phone: Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395.
Online: Report restaurant health violations at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/complaintwizard.asp?SID=&type=hnr
Additional Information:
* You can find more restaurant inspection information in the Naples Daily News’s restaurant inspection database.
Detroit, MI – Tacos Wuey, a popular Detroit eatery, is set to open its doors at 3970 W. Vernor on Friday, July 18th, offering a diverse menu of Mexican-inspired dishes.
The restaurant’s offerings will include many of the favorites from its previous month-long residency at Frame restaurant in Hazel Park. Among these are creamy guacamole served with crispy chicken skin for chips, and the signature quesabirria. This dish features a 10-inch flour tortilla filled with the family’s recipe for braised guajillo beef birria and chihuahua cheese, accompanied by a rich consommé.
New additions to the Tacos Wuey menu will include gobernador tacos, a shrimp dish prepared with onions, poblano peppers, cream, and cheese. Chef Vargas is also known for his ceviche salpicon, which will be available with a medium spice level. This dish comprises shrimp, sliced onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a chili de arbol citrus sauce, balanced with an ancho mayo for creaminess.
The full Tacos Wuey menu also boasts a variety of other tacos, birria egg rolls, birria ramen, fajitas, pork rind nachos, tortas, and desserts such as flan and churros.Complementing the food selection will be soft drinks including agua frescas, Mexican Coke, and jarritos.
Tacos Wuey will commence operations from 4-10 p.m. on Friday. For inquiries, customers can call (313) 406-4767 or follow the restaurant on Instagram at @tacoswueydetroit. Following its opening, the regular operating hours will be Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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