Burgers, cider and macarons: These new restaurants are coming soon to Gilbert

Bahar Anooshahr, Arizona Republic
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In the next few months, Gilbert is slated to welcome several new restaurants, bars and a macaron bakery. Some of these restaurants will open as part of two different developments: Epicenter at Agritopia, which includes 320 luxury apartments and about 50,000 square feet of retail space; and Verde at Cooley Station, which is a 23-acre mixed-development concept. And fans of a veteran-owned taproom with roots in Mesa will celebrate its expansion at a new production facility with Mayor Brigette Peterson attending.

Here's a look at a cidery, burger restaurant, Tiki bar and other new dining destinations coming soon to Gilbert.

Cider Corps

Cider Corps co-owners and brothers Jason and Josh Duren themed the taproom decor after Jason's military background.
Cider Corps co-owners and brothers Jason and Josh Duren themed the taproom decor after Jason's military background.

Cider Corps will join the Gilbert community with its second taproom on Friday, July 29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and $4 ciders on tap. The ceremony starts at 3:30 p.m. Food will be available from chef Adam Allison’s Brightside Burgers food truck. The decor and hours mirror the original Mesa taproom with nods to co-owner Jason Duren's military background with lights made of helmets and a mural showing a purple heart transformed into a flower.

The complex includes a 14,000-square-foot production facility and taproom.

Details:  685 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. cidercorpsaz.com.

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Decadent Macaron

Decadent macaron's owner Stephanie Wagner was on a mission to create the perfect macaron
Decadent macaron's owner Stephanie Wagner was on a mission to create the perfect macaron

Stephanie and Josh Wagner are aiming to open their second macaron shop at Gilbert's Verde at Cooley Station in October. Decadent Macaron offers regular and playfully shaped macarons — like unicorns, avocados, Yoda and cactuses — in 40 flavors. Flavors include lavender, rose, prickly pear, salted caramel and churro.

Other places to find Decadent Macarons include Palette Collective Coffee & Co-Retail in Chandler, at Provision Coffee in Phoenix, Sweetz Cold Brew Coffee Co. in Gilbert and Snowtime in Chandler.

Details: 3975 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. decadentmacaron.com.

Cook & Craft

The owners of this restaurant and gastropub, which started in Scottsdale and recently opened on High Street, plan to open a third location as part of Verde at Cooley Station. The menu is full of crowd-pleasers from burgers to vegan and vegetarian options as well as locally made beer and coffee. An exact opening date is not available at this time.

Details: 3975 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. cookandcraftaz.com.

Epicenter at Agritopia

Epicenter, Developed by William and Joe Johnston, Epicenter will include several fun restaurants and bars such as Undertow with Tiki-inspired cocktails, Belly with Southeast Asian cuisine and Matt's Big Breakfast. It's slated to open this summer.

Details: 3150 E. Ray Road, Gilbert. shop.epicenteratagritopia.com.

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