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New Scottsdale Eatery The Guest House Launches January 9

1/7/2026

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Raj Kumar Launches Restaurant

The Guest House will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 9 at the former Etta space.
The menu will include spicy rigatoni, Wagyu pastrami, and buttermilk chicken tenders.
Raj Kumar, founder of The Guest House, aims to blend welcoming dining with nightlife.
RDM Hospitality plans additional locations in Dallas, Houston, and Denver as part of its growth strategy.

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Friends Open Dumpling House

Ni Hao Bao Dumpling House will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 16.
Childhood friends Arin Finger and Darrell Ngo founded Ni Hao Bao Dumpling House.
The restaurant focuses on Asian fast-casual dining.
The menu includes customizable rice bowls, handmade dumplings, and bao buns, plus boba teas and a dog-friendly patio.
The restaurant will be located at the Mercado del Rancho shopping center.

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Raj Kumar Launches Restaurant

The Guest House will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 9 at the former Etta space.
The menu will include spicy rigatoni, Wagyu pastrami, and buttermilk chicken tenders.
Raj Kumar, founder of The Guest House, aims to blend welcoming dining with nightlife.
RDM Hospitality plans additional locations in Dallas, Houston, and Denver as part of its growth strategy.

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