Someburros hiring ASU students and new hires could get $250 for books, job fair is Jan. 20

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Here's a rundown of the restaurants that opened and closed in December around Phoenix. Wochit

Hey, ASU students, the new Someburros near the Tempe campus is hiring 50 people, and if you can keep your grades up, the restaurant will help you pay for books.

Bring your resume and school schedule to the job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the new location, 1314 S. Rural Road.

The restaurant expects to open in early April and is filling part- and full-time positions: cooks, cashiers, dishwashers and managers.

As part of its new Burros for Books program, Someburros will reward student employees with a $250 reimbursement for books. Students must be hired before Feb. 2 and stay employed through the end of the spring semester while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA.  

The family-owned chain of casual Mexican restaurants recently opened in Queen Creek, and the new Tempe branch will be the eighth Arizona location. The site is south of Apache Boulevard, just off the Arizona State University Tempe campus.

The 2,800-square-foot restaurant will feature a street-side patio, a pickup window for call-ahead orders and  beer on tap.

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The Vasquez family opened the first Someburros in 1986 in Tempe. Today, most locations are in the East Valley, and Flagstaff has the only branch outside metro Phoenix.

As the name suggests, burros are king at the restaurant, with fillings such as machaca, red chile beef and carne asada. The menu includes enchiladas, nachos, tacos, tostadas, salads and breakfast items.

Job fair 

Where: New Someburros, 1314 S. Rural Road, Tempe.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

Details: someburros.com. 

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NOW OPEN: Downtown Deli Tavern | Located in the former Downtown Deli space in downtown Phoenix, this new restaurant and bar is the brainchild of Tucker Woodbury (The Vig, Cobra Arcade Bar, among others) and Charlie Levy (Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, The Van Buren). Expect what's described as “over-the-top comfort food,” including fried banana French toast for breakfast and Sonoran cheesesteak for lunch or dinner; along with craft beer and cocktails. | Details: 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-258-3069, genuineconcepts.us.  Kellie Hwang/azcentral.com

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NOW OPEN: The Sicilian Butcher | This new Italian restaurant lets you mix and match different meatball flavors, such as pork sausage or eggplant Parmesan. You can pair them with a selection of sauces, pastas and breads. Bruschetta and charcuterie boards are also on the menu. The Sicilian Butcher is the newest concept from The Maggiore Group, which runs Tomaso’s, Tomaso's When in Rome and Hash Kitchen. | Details: 15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 160, Phoenix. 602-775-5140, thesicilianbutcher.com.  Debby Wolvos

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NOW OPEN: The Halal Guys | This New York City transplant opened its second Arizona location in Ahwatukee. The kitchen turns out the chicken-and-rice platters, gyro sandwiches — topped with famous white and hot sauce — along with fries, hummus and baklava that made The Halal Guys so popular back East. The first location opened in Tempe near Arizona State University, and more branches are expected. | Details: 4722 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. Also, 1015 S. Rural Road, Tempe. 480-275-7502, thehalalguys.com.  Courtesy of The Halal Guys

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NOW OPEN: Centrico | This Mexican restaurant opened in the former Rice Paper spot at Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix. It’s currently serving breakfast and lunch, with plans to expand to dinner service soon. | Details: 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-8226, centricophx.com.  Courtesy of Céntrico

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NOW OPEN: Shaanxi Chinese Restaurant | A new venture from the group behind the lauded House of Egg Roll, Shaanxi Chinese Restaurant specializes in regional Chinese cuisine rarely seen in the U.S. Look for dishes such as house biang biang noodles, Shaanxi sandwich with pork and ultra delight walnut shrimp. | Details: 67 N. Dobson Road, Mesa. 480-733-8888, shaanxibiangbiang.com.  Patrick Breen/The Republic

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NOW OPEN: Cafe Monarch | Cafe Monarch moved just across First Avenue into a larger space. The new Monarch will strive to keep the same elegant, intimate atmosphere of the original, along with the contemporary American menu that got it named one of America’s top 100 restaurants by OpenTable. Look for butternut squash agnolotti, macadamia nut-crusted Chilean sea bass and cast-iron seared filet mignon. The original space, at 6934 E. First Ave., will be used for lunch service and private events. | Details: 6939 E. First Ave., Scottsdale. cafemonarch.com.  Courtesy of Cafe Monarch

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NOW OPEN: New York Bagels ‘N Bialys | This deli and bakery has been slinging bagels, bialys, sandwiches and soups in Scottsdale since 1987. About a year ago, they expanded into Tempe and now they’ve opened a third location at SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center in Scottsdale. Find favorites such as challah French toast, cheese blintzes, house-made corn beef and pastrami sandwiches, Benedicts and house-made desserts. | Details: 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-664-4200. Also, 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-6922. And, 922 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-292-7300. nybbaz.com.  The Republic

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NOW OPEN: Ahipoki Bowl | This fast-casual eatery is inspired by the Hawaiian dish poke. Diners build their own bowls with rice or greens; proteins like spicy tuna or scallops; and toppings such as cucumber and roasted seaweed. The newest location opened at Park 10 Shops in Avondale, on McDowell Road near 103rd Avenue. It joins seven others around the Phoenix area. | Details: 10321 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. 623-242-9613. Other locations at ahipokibowl.com.  Courtesy of Ahipoki Bowl

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NOW OPEN: Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers | This locally owned restaurant delivers on the promise in its name: There are plenty of beers on tap and delicious hand-formed burgers to choose from. The newest location opened in Arcadia on the corner of 40th Street and Indian School Road. That brings the total to eight in Arizona, with one more planned for next year. | Details: 3950 E. Indian School Road, Suite 150, Phoenix. 602-314-6221. Other locations at coldbeers.com.  Martin Harris Photography

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NOW OPEN: Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza | Customers build pizzas by choosing their crust, sauce, cheese and toppings. Pizzas, all priced around $8, come out blazing hot in three minutes. Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel of Wetzel’s Pretzels in Irvine, Calif., in 2012, the chain now includes 233 locations in North America. In Arizona, you can find Blaze in Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, Tucson and now, Scottsdale. | Details: 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-745-7875. Other locations at blazepizza.com.  Courtesy of Blaze Pizza

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NOW OPEN: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit | The slow-smoked meats are cooked on site over hickory-wood pits. Choices include beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey and jalapeño Cheddar kielbasa. Sides include bacon-and-onion green beans, macaroni and cheese and creamed spinach. The newest location, from franchisees Tiffany Oder and Chad Burge, opened at 75th Avenue and Bell Road in Peoria. | Details: 16955 N. 75th Ave., Suite 110, Peoria. 623-412-2954. Other locations at dickeys.com.  Cheryl Sweet

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NOW OPEN: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers | Simple and tasty: Chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw and Texas toast are the majority of the menu at this popular fast-casual chain. Two new locations opened in Arizona last month. One is in Surprise on Bell Road and Civic Center Drive; the other is in Queen Creek on Ellsworth Loop near Rittenhouse Road. | Details: 14385 W. Bell Road, Surprise. 623-230-3997. Also, 21571 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek. 480-247-9301. Other locations at raisingcanes.com.  Raising Cane's

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NOW OPEN: Thai Chili 2 Go | This local Thai joint that has four locations in the Southeast Valley just opened its first outlet in Scottsdale at The Promenade. The menu features dishes such as Thai dumplings, Panang curry, drunken noodles, sweet-and-sour rice and green curry. | Details: 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale. 480-653-9158. Other locations at tc2go.com.  Chanelle Sinclair

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NOW OPEN: El Pollo Loco | This national fast-food chain is known for its citrus-marinated grilled chicken. Order a family meal and add your choice of side, such as pinto beans, rice, corn, broccoli and macaroni and cheese. The newest location is near McDowell Road and 99th Avenue in Avondale. | Details: 10135 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Other locations at elpolloloco.com.  Courtesy El Pollo Loco

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NOW OPEN: Dorian | Running the kitchen at this new restaurant and bar is Matt McLinn, formerly of The Grind and BLT Steak. Look for a seasonal menu, bold flavors and dishes cooked in a mesquite-wood oven. There is also a substantial cocktail, wine and beer list. Dorian will be open for dinner daily, and happy hour on weekdays.The downtown Scottsdale space once housed the nightclub Smashboxx. | Details: 7419 E. Indian Plaza Drive, Scottsdale. 480-907-5635, dorianscottsdale.com.  Courtesy of Dorian

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NOW OPEN: Gadzooks | Enchiladas & Soup | The second location of this popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant is now open on Camelback Road and 40th Street, near the Arizona Canal. The concept is known for its build-your-own enchiladas, as well as tacos, nachos and soups, with a wide variety of fillings and toppings including guajillo-braised short ribs, roasted tomatillo chicken, sweet and spicy cornbread, salsas, dressings and cheeses. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Details: 4031 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Also, 3313 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-279-5080, gadzooksaz.com.  Nick Oza/The Republic

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NOW OPEN: Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen | The nearly 3,000-square-foot location in the Arrowhead area of Glendale is now open. The restaurant features lightened-up Italian dishes, with options for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diners. The menu features appetizers, salads, pastas and pizzas, with gluten-free pies made in a dedicated oven. | Details: 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale. 623-466-0228, picazzos.com.  Eugene Scott/The Republic

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CLOSED: Papago Brewing Co.: The local brewery closed its taproom at Papago Plaza in Scottsdale. Tempe-based Huss Brewing Co., which owns Papago, will continue to brew and distribute the brand’s popular beers, including Orange Blossom wheat beer.  Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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CLOSED: Corner Bakery Cafe: A franchisee of this national restaurant chain closed three locations: in central Phoenix near Camelback Road and 20th Street; in Scottsdale near Scottsdale Road and Greenway Hayden Loop; and in Tempe near Mill Avenue and Third Street. Two locations remain open in Arizona: at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix and on Wilmot Road in Tucson.  Liz Lastra

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CLOSED: Zen Culinary: The year-old Asian fusion restaurant closed in the Sonoran Village shopping center in north Scottsdale. The new ownership plans to reopen in downtown Phoenix in 2018 as Zen Thai Cafe.  Zen Culinary

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