Opening
Bamboo Asian Kitchen
This new spot at Christown Spectrum Mall has all your favorite Asian dishes to go or dine in.
1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix, bambooasiankitchenaz.com
Belly
A popular Phoenix restaurant sets up shop at Epicenter, featuring a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine and drinks.
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, 480-500 6464, bellyphx.com
Big’s American Sports Bar & Grill
Belly up to the bar and watch your favorite sports teams and choose from an extensive menu that includes pub grub, pasta, Mexican food and classic entrees.
16550 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, bigspeoria.com
Birrieria Don Jose
Look for breakfast burritos, quesabirrias, tortas, tacos and more at Birrieria Don Jose’s second location.
691 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-912-1879
Breadfruit & Rum Bar
The Jamaican restaurant, which has been closed since March 2020, has taken over the kitchen at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour. Look for jerk chicken, sweet plantains and other Breadfruit faves.
1 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, bitterandtwistedaz.com
By the Bucket
As the name suggests, this eatery specializes in by-the-bucket spaghetti with meatball add-ons as well as meatball subs, garlic bread and cheesecake. To go only.
5930 W. Greenway Rd., Glendale, bythebucket.com
Chickadee’s Chicken and Fries and Grind House Espresso Bar
This Old Town Scottsdale spot has two concepts under one roof: One specializes in chicken sandwiches and fries, and the other, coffee drinks, smoothies and energy juices.
4435 N. Buckboard Trail, Scottsdale, eatchickadees.com; grindhouseespresso.com
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Chase Field is the perfect home for Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, which has a patio suspended over left field. The restaurant also has 50 TV monitors, a full-service bar and all your favorite burgers.
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, coldbeers.com
Gastromé Market
A 5,000-square-foot space that includes a restaurant and specialty foods, wines and cheeses has opened in Scottsdale’s Gainey Ranch.
7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, gastromemarket.com
Ghost Ship
A “marooned derelict galleon” is the theme at The Grand’s new cocktail bar. Limited food menu available.
718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, thegrandaz.com
Gogi&
Ahwatukee now has a Korean restaurant with Korean fried chicken, bento boxes and other Asian dishes.
4905 E. Ray Rd., Phoenix, 480-590-2016
Gordos Tacos
Gordos’ taco list includes Baja fish, carnitas and classic birria. They also serve burritos, bowls, enchiladas, flautas and more.
9015 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, tacosgordos.com
Houston’s Hot Chicken
This hot chicken joint promises all natural, free range and never frozen birds. Houston’s offers sandwiches, tenders, salads and fries at its first Arizona location.
927 E. University Dr., Tempe, houstonshotchicken.com
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Add a Phoenix location to this popular sandwich chain that’s gaining ground in Arizona.
1743 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, ikessandwich.com
The Joy Lush Club
Billed as a neighborhood bar and bottle shop in uptown Phoenix, this event space will have 16 tap beers, a curated wine menu and to-go beer and wine selections. Also on board: live music, family activities and local art events.
24 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, thejoylushclub.com
KP Cuisine Mediterranean
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with kosher, halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
10050 W. Bell Rd., Sun City, kpcuisine.com
Little Jupiter Café
A new hand-crafted coffee and pastry spot with a few lunch offerings recently opened in Gilbert.
876 N. McQueen Rd., Gilbert, littlejupitercafe.com
Matty G’s Steakburger and Lobsta’ Roll
Award-winning steakburgers and lobsta’ rolls have come to the heart of downtown Chandler.
55 W. Chicago St., Chandler, matty-gs.com
Modern Margarita
For a large selection of freshly made margaritas and made-from-scratch Mexican dishes, visit Modern Margarita’s second location in Chandler. Daily specials and happy hour menu.
4165 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler, modernmargarita.com
Peixoto Coffee
Epicenter is now home to a second location of Peixoto, a coffee company that farms, roasts and serves its own family-farmed coffees.
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, peixotocoffee.com
Richie V’s Chicago Eatery
For Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, Richie V’s is the place to be.
4975 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, richievschicagoeatery.com
Rosie’s Taco Shop
Gilbert is the third location of Rosie’s, which has an enticing selection of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and nachos. A Scottsdale location is coming soon.
753 N. McQueen rd., Gilbert, rosiestacoshop.com
St. Urban
Common Ground Culinary has opened St. Urban, a modern French brasserie, above another of its concepts, Neighborly Public House. The menu has some fun items, from shucked oysters to flatbreads to spit fire chicken breast.
5538 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, sturbanaz.com
Tacos Chisco
Tacos, elote , bowls and burritos abound at this new Glendale taco shop.
18425 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, tacoschisco.com
The Taco Spot
For handmade tortillas and Mexican food “with a twist of modern traditions,” visit The Taco Spot’s newest location in Mesa.
542 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa, tacospotaz.com
Yama Sushi House
Peoria is now home to Yama Sushi House, which boasts a big menu of classic and specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi and more.
9788 W. Northern Ave., yamasushihouse.com
Zazu Kitchen + Bakery
This new Mediterranean takeout or dine-in spot has gyros, chicken shawarma, Greek salads, baklava and a full line of specialty layer cakes.
18409 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, zazukitchenbakery.com
Closing
California Pizza Kitchen has closed its Tempe Marketplace location after 15 years.
After a final celebration, Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub closed after 20 years.
