Darling husband and I took a chance on a brand new restaurant with a cute back story we saw in the local paper (http://www.azcentral.com/community/chandler/articles/2009/06/15/20090615cr-restaurant0617.html).
The new restaurant shares some of the decor of its predecesor, 56 East, but nothing else. Fired Up Grill is a brand-spankin' new bar and grill you can feel good about spending money at. Their story is truly inspirational. We enjoyed some fine drinks from their full bar and a delicious skewered caprese-style appetizer. Next we chowed on a comforting bowl of their "Pelligrino" pasta, the sauce was a tad bland, but the pasta was delectable and the grilled ham and chicken atop were tasty. On to desert - a chocolate ravioli with raspberry sauce - not my favorite but not bad. The misters on the patio and the open air interior lent the restaurant a casual and homey atmosphere unknown in its past life as 56 East. The local, family-style hospitality is apparent in the attentive staff and personable owners - who might stop by your table to say hello. All in all, a great place to enjoy happy hour with friends and soak up the beautiful evening weather via their nifty open air bar design.