As metro Phoenix continues to grow as a hot spot dining destination, more restaurant chains from outside Arizona are eyeing real estate in the Valley of the Sun.
Last year Midwest import Cooper s Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in Scottsdale, with a second location planned for Chandler this year. Others that have already come to Phoenix are also expanding: Deep dish chain Lou Malnati s opened in Glendale and Chicago-area hot dog chain Portillo s is also set to open in Glendale this spring.
People in the Valley can now look forward to new out-of-state chains, from a ghost kitchen serving Asian takeout to a popular taco shop out of Texas. Here are five restaurants making moves in metro Phoenix: