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DiningThursday, November 12

Postino is now open as the first restaurant at Queen Creek's $120 million Switchyard

The Good Day Gilbert teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you're craving bruschetta boards in the far East Valley, Postino is now open at in Queen Creek. It's the first eatery in the 10-acre development at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo roads, part of a $120 million project preparing for its first wave of openings. Developers announced three more dining additions Tuesday.

The Switchyard is a $120 million, 10-acre project

$120 million
project preparing for its first openings
10 acres
at Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo roads
3
more dining additions announced Tuesday

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times

The dining room has midcentury modern furnishings and art that nods to Queen Creek's agricultural heritage. Fabulous Arizona says the patio seats 86 more guests. The wine bar is open daily for lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch.

Postino's patio adds 86 seats to its 107-seat dining room

Source: Fabulous Arizona

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AmountShare
Dining room10755.4%
Patio8644.6%
  • Grand opening: Sat., Nov. 14, starting at 10 a.m.
  • First 100 guests: matcha from Vale Matcha and Postino swag
  • Charity: $1 per bruschetta board sold goes to
  • Opening week: Bottle Club sign-ups get an extra bottle of wine

Want in on opening day? We suggest getting there early Saturday.

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times, Fabulous Arizona

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