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Angie’s Lobster
If you’re in the market for a lobster roll on the fly, Angie’s Lobster drive-thru has opened its first location in Mesa.
2848 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa, angieslobster.com
Anoche Cantina
This Latin-inspired restaurant by day and night club after dark is Tempe’s newest hot spot.
640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, anochecantina.com
Backyard Taco
Queen Creek now has a branch of Backyard Taco featuring tacos, quesadillas, chorreadas, tostadas, burritos, bowls and papas locas (baked potatoes with a slew of toppings).
24842 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, backyardtaco.com
Beer Barn
The Beer Barn at Epicenter recently made its debut, boasting more than 30 rotating draft beers and a nice selection of wine.
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, beerbarnaz.com
Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Taphouse
Locally owned Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Taphouse has opened a second location in the former Tilted Kilt space.
1617 W. Warner Rd., Tempe, bonfirektap.com
Chula Grayhawk
Chula Seafood has expanded to Grayhawk, featuring a fish market, restaurant and bar.
20581 N. Hayden Rd., Scottdale, chulaseafood.com
Dos Pink Tacos
Vegan tacos, burritos, tostadas and other vegan delights abound here. Oh, and churro donuts.
1900 E. Fifth St., Tempe, dospinktacos.com
Eh Guey Tacos
This new taco spot is located in a Mobil gas station in Glendale.
3501 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, 480-508-1294
Federico’s Mexican Food
Tolleson is now home to Federico’s 25th location, featuring all your Mexican food favorites, including enchiladas, tacos, tostadas and burritos.
220 N. 83rd Ave., Tolleson, federicosmexicanfood.com
Forno 301
Central Phoenix Italian restaurant Forno 301 has added a second spot in Scottsdale, replacing Eat Slice. Added bonus: Drive-thru ordering and pickup.
7111 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, forno301.com
Fuku Sushi
You’ll find a full lineup of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, sushi bowls and a handful of entrees at Fuku Sushi’s newest location.
1900 E. Fifth St., Tempe, fukusushico.com
Hub Grill & Bar
East Valley favorite Hub Grill & Bar has opened a third outlet in Mesa. The eatery has a substantial menu of burgers, pizza, sandwiches and entrees, and also features a gluten-free menu.
6655 E. McDowell Rd. Mesa, hubgrill.com
Little Anita’s New Mexican Food
Casual regional eatery serving Southwestern fare sets up shop in the former Juan Jaime’s Tacos & Tequila space in Chandler.
2510 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480-866-8226
Lola Coffee Bar
West Valley coffee lovers now have a Lola Coffee Bar in Glendale where they can sip on lattes and enjoy light bites.
20280 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, lolacoffeebarphx.com
Lola’s Tacos
Lola’s Tacos takes a leap from food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant, featuring family recipes and hand-made tortillas.
880 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix
Meet Fresh
You’ll find authentic Taiwanese desserts here, including soft taro ball and herbal jelly dishes.
1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, meetfresh.us
Mythical North
A second location of Mythical Coffee, Mythical North, has taken over the Maverick Coffee space in Scottsdale’s Windmill Plaza.
10269 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, mythicalcoffee.com
Noodles & Company
Look for globally-inspired noodle dishes made to order as well as salads, soups and bowls.
115290 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, noodles.com
OHSO Brewery at The Park
OHSO Brewery opens a park next to its downtown Gilbert brewery, featuring live music, a retail shop, concession stands, a grassy area for dogs and a kids’ playground.
335 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, gilbertpark.my.canva.site
Pie Snob
Arcadia’s favorite pie shop has moved down the street to 3933 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. piesnob.com
Pokitrition
A fourth outlet of this popular spot for sushi burritos and poke bowls has opened in Glendale’s Westgate. They also have lots of options for folks who don’t appreciate raw fish.
9405 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, pokitrition.com
Pork on a Fork
East Valley barbecue fans will no longer have to drive to north Phoenix to enjoy Pork on a Fork’s smoky ribs, chicken, brisket and more.
1972 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, porkonafork.com
Rayoog Café
Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and brunch has arrived in Gilbert. Lots of interesting egg dishes here, including blue jam with eggs and shakshuka.
78 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert, rayoogcafe.com
Salad and Go
Two new outposts of Salad and Go have sprouted up, bringing the total number of outlets in Arizona to 45 and counting. Look for salads, wraps, soup, breakfast and drinks.
5218 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert; 8220 E. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, saladandgo.com
Salt Tacos Y Tequila
Look for Mexican food plus a killer brunch menu and happy hour at this restaurant’s Norterra location.
2450 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, salttacosytequila.com
SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
This dessert franchise specializes in a Korean dessert called “Ah-Boong,” a fish-shaped waffle cone stuffed with fillings like custard, taro or red beans and topped with soft-serve ice cream.
1840 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, somisomi.com
Sushi Green
Chandler Crossroads has a new Asian fusion restaurant with a wide array of rolls, nigiri, bento boxes, bowls and sashimi.
2990 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, sushigreen.us
Torchy’s Tacos
Arizona’s second Torchy’s Tacos is now open at Tatum and Shea in Phoenix, featuring more than 16 taco choices (including breakfast tacos), green chili queso dip and a few other surprises.
10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, torchystacos.com
Turquoise Wine Bar
Taste wines from around the world at Glendale’s newest boutique bottle shop, wine cellar and wine bar.
8160 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, turquoisewinebar.com
The Vine Tavern & Eatery
This Tempe mainstay for wings, burgers and sandwiches has moved down the road to Ahwatukee and into the former Angry Crab space.
3820 E. Ray Rd., Phoenix, vinetavern.com
Vitality Bowls Superfood Café
California-based franchise serves up acai bowls, smoothies, juices, wraps and salads.
2438 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert, vitalitybowls.com
Closed
Gyros Express, known for its affordable Mediterranean food, has closed in Chandler after 14 years.
The Local Chandler has shuttered and Matty G’s Steakburger & Lobsta’ Roll will take its place.
