29 March 9th–March 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | cONTeNTs | feeDBacK | OPiNiON | NeWs | feaTuRe | NighT+Day | culTuRe | film | cafe | music | which are square or rectangular — fitting with the modern aesthetic —and would make a killer French toast or bread pudding, Silberblatt notes. He adds, “We’ll have a whole Japanese milk bread toast menu coming” served with options including butter, jam, and other spreads. An extensive menu of organic, ceremo- nial-grade matcha imported from Japan is planned, too, including types that aren’t typically seen in the U.S., and an assort- ment of loose-leaf teas. Currently, a concise collection of locally made goods that appeal to the eye as well as the palate are on the shelves, including Culture Clash Greek yogurt, Shrubwell mocktail mixers, and Workhorse Rye cocktail bitters. Other local and imported goods and snacks, including crackers, popcorn, salami, nuts, olives, sardines, and olive oil are on hand, too, along with “everyday essentials” like laundry soap and tooth- paste. They also sell non-alcoholic drinks like Kimino sparkling juices and Big Marble organic ginger beer and tonic water. Campbell and Silberblatt say they plan to bring in local chocolates, kombucha, and chips and salsa. Along with the food and drinks, Dialog, like its sister shop, includes a Taschen architecture bookstore, furniture brands like Blu Dot and Tom Dixon, and finds like Stelton coffee pour-overs, Render dish towels, and local art. It’ll join in on First Fridays, too. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, but the coffee bar closes at 3 p.m. for now. The space will stay open later for events like art openings, fashion shows, and performance art. Look for announcements on Dialog’s website or Instagram account. As Dialog continues to flesh out its food and drink selections, decor brands, and happenings, this new and unique concept in downtown Phoenix will surely give everyone something to talk about. Dialog 1001 North Central Avenue 602-760-6911 dialogphx.com Geri Koeppel be live music, pool, arcade games, and a photo booth in an indoor game room. Outside, ping pong and more games will join large picnic tables. “It will be like an adult Chuck E. Cheese with good food,” Wheeler says. Grand Avenue Pizza Co.’s former menu of pizza, calzones, salads, and desserts will expand thanks to the new location having a full kitchen, Wheeler says. Additional items will include chicken wings and pasta specials. The space will also boast a full bar. The pizza shop has teased a return since February after it closed last June for a summer break and never returned. Wheeler said he intended to renovate and expand the original location, but after those plans fell through, he started weighing other options and ultimately decided to sell the Grand Avenue building but keep the business. The former Grand Avenue Pizza Co. loca- tion was taken over by local chef Ryan Moreno, better known by his brand name, the Hungry Homie. He opened SnapBack Pizzeria on Grand Avenue in November. Wheeler says he sees in Glendale what he saw on Grand Avenue when he opened in 2015. Acquiring the larger space with ample parking will allow him to realize his expan- sion plans, noting that the entire former Grand Avenue space could fit inside his new Glendale prep kitchen. The Glendale loca- tion also includes a new private event space called the Rose Room. “The sky’s the limit with what we can do with this property,” he says. “Everything will be bigger and better.” Grand Avenue Pizza Co. is open Thursday through Sunday. The pizzeria offers takeout but does not have in-house delivery. With plenty of space and entertainment, Wheeler hopes to build a go-to weekend spot for groups looking for a night out. “This is going to be a destination where you can spend a whole evening,” he says. Grand Avenue Pizza Co. 6729 North 57th Avenue, Glendale grandavenuepizzacompany.com Dialog co-owner Shawn Silberblatt.
