Opening
Bagel Daddies
Christopher Fregozo hand-rolls, boils and then bakes his bagels for a tidy menu of really good-looking bagel sandwiches.
1736 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, bageldaddiesaz.com
b.bq Chicken
This new-to-market Korean fried chicken joint features hand-brushed and hand-battered chicken that promises to be crispier and juicier than anything you’ve tasted to date.
1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, bbqchicken.com
Big Chicken
Lots of chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads and sides to choose from at Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal’s chicken franchise.
366 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, bigchicken.com
Bird Talk Kitchen
Chicken sandwiches, tenders and wings galore at this California-based restaurant.
960 W. University Dr., Tempe, birdtalkchicken.com
Brunch Kitchen & Cocktails
The former Binkley space now houses a brunch eatery with loads of egg dishes, pancakes, French toasts, burritos and salads.
6920 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, brunchcavecreek.com
CC’s on Central
Family owned and operated breakfast and lunch café with an emphasis on Southern cooking in Midtown Phoenix.
2800 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Phoenix, ccsoncentral.com
Charcoal Grill
Restaurant and bar with a small menu of Mediterranean appetizers, salads and entrees. Takeout and delivery available.
5830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, charcoalgrillglendale.com
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
This local scratch burger and beer spot recently opened its 14th and largest location in Arizona.
20350 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Maricopa, coldbeers.com
Don Fito’s Taqueria
Food truck featuring tacos, burritos, keto tacos and birria ramen, opens a brick-and-mortar location in Mesa.
1853 S. Power Rd., Mesa, 480-651-2976, restaurantji.com/az/mesa/don-fitos-taqueria-/
Firecreek Coffee Company
Northern Arizona coffee brand housed in a container unit at City Square in midtown Phoenix, serves craft coffee drinks, drip and cold brew.
3838 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, firecreekcoffee.com
Freshly Laid
Fast-casual North Scottsdale breakfast and brunch café opens a branch in Arcadia. Lots of fun choices here, including the “Morning After” with scrambled eggs, barbacoa, sweet potato hash, candied jalapeños and avocado smash.
3701 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, freshlylaidarcadiaaz.com
Humble Torta & Taco
Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3 is now home to Humble Torta & Taco, featuring hand-crafted, Latin-fusion cuisine and craft cocktails. Brought to you by the folks at Humble Bistro and Humble Pie.
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, humbletorta.com
Hummus Republic
New-to-market Mediterranean fast-casual franchise at The Promenade, serving up build-your-own wraps, pitas or bowls.
16211 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, thehummusrepublic.com
Island Grill AZ
Caribbean restaurant and cocktail bar with island favorites, including, cabbage and salt fish, brown stew chicken and curry goat.
830 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, islandgrillaz.com
Jeni’s
National ice cream company opens a scoop shop in Old Town Scottsdale.
7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, jenis.com
Just Love Coffee Café
You’ll find breakfast, coffee drinks, lunch and dinner at this new-to-the-Valley, Tennessee-based franchise that gives a portion of its profits to charity.
3745 S. Power Rd., Mesa, justlovecoffeecafe.com
Lowdown Vegan
Look for sandwiches, pastas, desserts and beverages at this vegan fast-food, late-night drive-through.
1447 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-834-8346
Matsuri Izakaya
The former La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar is the new home of a Japanese restaurant that serves ramen, pork katsu curry, unagi eel and chicken karaage.
699 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, @matsurimillave
Nick the Greek
CityScape can now claim the first Arizona location of this fast-casual concept that offers Greek-inspired pitas, plates, gyro bowls and salads.
11 W. Washington St., Phoenix, nickthegreek.com
Night Owl Pizza & Drinks
A “blended concept of The Little Woody, Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop and Stardust Pinbar,” serves up pizza by the slice, smash burgers, wings and salads along with cocktails and beer. Think fun neighborhood dive.
1645 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, nightowlaz.com
The Parlay Kitchen & Cocktails
American gastropub menu with something for everyone, from starters and salads to burgers and entrees that include the house specialties lemon rosemary chicken and shrimp pesto pasta.
9220 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, theparlayaz.com
Phoenix Hibachi House
As the name suggests, proteins and vegetables cooked on a hibachi, plus burritos and udon noodle plates.
1750 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 602-252-2284
PopStroke
Tiger Woods Ventures and PopStoke Entertainment have partnered to create an entertainment venue where you can eat, putt and drink.
9480 W. Hanna Ln., Glendale, 623-323-0002, popstroke.com
Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen
In the former Dos Gringo’s space – a place where “grownups play, relax and gather” to eat small bites and have some craft beer and cocktails. Rooftop patio.
4209 N. Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale, pourdecisionsscottsdale.com
Que Sazon South American Cuisine & Ceviche Bar
Food truck owners Julie and Fabian Ocampo (Que Sazon) have opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in The Teeter House at Heritage Square, serving up arepas, ceviche, empanadas and tacos.
622 E. Adams St., Phoenix, @quesazon_az
Sauvage
Food and wine veteran Chris Lingua has opened a wine shop in the quaint Helen Anderson House, featuring a rotating selection of wines along with small bites.
149 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, sauvagephx.com
Sr. Ozzy’s Tacos Y Mariscos
A third location for this Valley-based taco, seafood and sushi franchise.
5865 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, srozzys.com
Swan
Sushi, sashimi, noodles and rice dishes along with a handful of entrees headline the menu at a new Asian restaurant in the former Gatsby’s space in north Scottsdale.
28190 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale, swansushi.com
Titino’s Grill
You can now stop into Northeast Market liquor store and pick up some Mexican and American fare at Titino’s Grill, a counter service restaurant offering Mexican and American favorites.
2527 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 480-522-0966
Trevor’s
Billed as the “ultimate liquor store,” Trevor’s second location also features an artisanal pizza kitchen, games, golf simulators and a cigar lounge. At the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center.
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale, trevors.com
Urban Agave
The folks behind Squid Ink Sushi and Highball Cocktail Bar have opened a new concept serving scratch-made Mexican and American dishes and handcrafted cocktails.
6685 W. Beardsley Rd., Glendale, urban-agave.com
Xolo Tacos
Tacos may be in the name, but Xolo also has a full menu of appetizers and entrees that include senchiladas, fajitas, sopes, burritos and more. From the owners of Maskadores Taco Shop.
13216 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-612-3005
Closing
Bearscat Bakehouse, a scratch doughnut shop based in North Dakota, has closed its Mesa location after one year in business.
New Jersey-based Bubbakoo’s Burritos has shuttered its only Arizona location after seven months.
Café Chenar, a kosher restaurant featuring Bukharian Jewish cuisine, has closed after five years. A kosher Israeli restaurant will open in the space.
Chesapeake Bay Bistro has closed its Tempe ghost kitchen, but the owners will continue their catering business.
