DiMaggio's Italian Restaurant is targeting late October for its second location at Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback Road, with a private dining room that has its own entrance. Owners Brandon and Michele Gioffre started out selling Italian food at the Uptown Phoenix Farmers Market in 2021 and opened their Scottsdale restaurant in 2022. They still run the Saturday farmers market stand.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 23, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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The last checked status was “opening soon.” A new confirmation is needed before relying on it. The previous opening information was: Late October 2026, reported target.
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The Peak Phoenix, a Hilton resort, is planning a new restaurant and cocktail venue called Emberance for late 2026. The resort describes a Sonoran Desert-inspired menu built around seasonal ingredients and fire cooking. Its current announcement still calls the restaurant “soon-to-debut” and gives no exact opening date. Check the resort’s Emberance page for updates before making plans.
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Mezcal Brunch & Dine is serving Mexican dishes at 13216 N. Seventh Street in north Phoenix. Its menu includes chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, mole dishes and tacos. The restaurant lists a daily happy-hour window of 2 to 6 p.m.; specific discounts are not posted on the page. Check its website for current hours. DiningOut featured the restaurant in its November 4, 2026, dining roundup.
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The 30th Phoenix Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Organizer Honoring America’s Veterans says the new route runs north on Third Street from McDowell Road to Indian School Road. The procession typically lasts about two hours, though the finish time depends on the number of entries. Allow extra time for parking and walking to a viewing spot, and check the organizer’s current route information before traveling.