The food options at SkySong, ASU’s innovation center in South Scottsdale, just leveled up as two new restaurants will be opening this summer.
New York Bagels “N Bialys will move into a 3,213-square-foot restaurant in September, serving breakfast and lunch every day. Bitters, a craft cocktail bar and restaurant, will open its doors from a 2,693-square-foot space in August.
The two restaurants will move into the recently completed $5 million, multi-tenant restaurant development by Wetta Ventures. The restaurant space is currently 50 percent leased, with an additional 6,000 square feet left for one or two more restaurants.
The New York Bagels ‘N Bialys location at SkySong will be the third location in the Valley for the bakery and restaurant. The restaurant serves classic deli items like French Toast and pastramis sandwiches and will be replete with a full bar, offering Bloody Marys, margaritas and cocktails.
Bitters will focus on a small-plate seasonal menu and handcrafted cocktails, while offering a range of wine and beer offerings.
Bitters is the first culinary venture for Valley native, entrepreneur and cocktail enthusiast, Erika Rode. Joining Erika as the Executive Chef is Ehren Litzenberger, formerly of BLD in Chandler.
“Our vision for SkySong and South Scottsdale’s food and beverage amenity is in full bloom and we’re excited to welcome these new restaurants,” said David Wetta, founder of Wetta Ventures. “With the South Scottsdale and McDowell corridor in transition right now, the neighborhood is a significant one to watch for new development. We’re honored to be part of the changing landscape.”
Located at the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and SkySong Boulevard, the 12,000 square-foot restaurant development can accommodate up to four tenants. A 3,000 square-foot garden, now being installed, serves as the centerpiece that will be curated and harvested for restaurants.
Modern in design, the building blends indoor and outdoor space with expansive operable glass and lush landscaping. A 45-foot cantilevered overhang, clad in translucent panel material, provides ample shade to the massive outdoor area, which will be home to a combination of restaurant dining patios, the garden and public open space.
The development is a partnership between Wetta Ventures and the SkySong development team, which includes the Arizona State University Foundation, Plaza Companies and Holualoa Companies.
