Opening
Bourbon & Bones Cocktail Lounge
Chase Field is now home to this upscale cocktail lounge and eatery with dishes that include prime steak crostini, shrimp cocktail and an ample selection of sushi.
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, bourbonandbones.com
Boyer Café
A new neighborhood coffee shop with a limited food menu has opened in Sun City from the owners of The Boyer Bakery in Surprise.
10001 W. Bell Rd., Sun City, theboyercafe.com
Brooklyn V’s Pizza
Fans of Brooklyn’s can now enjoy pizza, wings, stromboli, pasta and Italian-style entrees in San Tan Valley at the pizzeria’s fifth Valley location.
40615 N. Gantzel Rd., San Tan Valley, brooklynvspizza.com
Buqui Bichi
The first U.S. taproom for this Mexican craft beer company has opened in Chandler.
325 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, buquibichi.com
Chick-in Waffle
Chicken, waffles, loaded fries and sandwiches are made fresh daily at this new-to-the-Valley Kansas City-based franchise.
2659 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, chick-in-waffle.com
Chicken N Pickle
The Westgate Entertainment District is now home to a pickleball event center that serves “responsibly raised and ethically sourced” food with indoor and outside seating.
9330 W. Hanna Ln., Glendale, chickennpickle.com
The Coffee Builders
Coffee drinks, pastries and Danish open-face sandwiches headline the menu here.
901 S. Seventh St., Phoenix, thecoffeebuilders.com
Cryin’ Coyote Barbecue
The Edgin family has taken over the Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue space and will serve a variety of smoked meats and side dishes.
6130 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, cryincoyotebbq.com
El Chullo
This popular Peruvian restaurant has opened a second branch in the Melrose District.
4414 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, elchullorestaurant.com
Frutilandia
Look for fruit drinks, ice cream, shaved ice, milkshakes and a small food menu at Valley-based Frutilandia’s ninth location at 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.
2624 W. Bethany Home Rd., frutilandiaus.com
Ghett Yo Wings
Ghett Yo Pizza in Ahwatukee has been transformed into a third location of Ghett Yo Wings. Wings are the focus now, but pizza is still available.
4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix, ghettyowings.com
Goc Saigon
Vietnamese restaurant Goc Saigon has taken over the former Max Saigon space, serving a full array of Vietnamese specialties.
1018 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-722-1668
Hash Kitchen
The Maggiore Group’s Hash Kitchen has opened its seventh Arizona location with some new brunch dishes, including birria bao buns and house-made crepes to go along with the legendary Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar.
3919 E. Williams Rd., Gilbert, hashkitchen.com
Island Fin Poke
This new-to-Arizona franchise features build-your-own poke bowls with a lot of ingredient options.
2490 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert, islandfinpoke.com
Joe’s Tacos
Joe’s third location lineup includes toasted tacos, quesadillas, burritos and vampiros.
245 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, joestacosaz.com
JoJo’s ShakeBAR
Chicago-based JoJo’s has opened in the Scottsdale Quarter with over-the-top milkshakes and updated diner classics plus arcade games and a walk-up window.
15037 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, jojosshakebar.com
Level One Arcade Bar
Level One is a pinball wizard’s dream with games galore, bar food, cocktails, beer and wine.
48 W. Main St., Mesa, level1arcade.bar
Macayo’s Mexican Food
Macayo’s, a Valley institution for 77 years, has opened its 11th location in Litchfield Park.
19355 W. Indian School Rd., Litchfield Park, macayo.com
Marely’s Mexican Kitchen
Family-owned restaurant putting out tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, burgers and fries.
5037 S. 24th St., Phoenix, 602-825-1882
OG’z The Original Empanada Shop
You’ll find more than 30 varieties of sweet and savory empanadas here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine-in or takeout.
21824 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, 623-267-2649
Pronto
The Serrano Family of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants has opened a fast-casual Mexican food concept with build-your-own tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, bowls and more.
6440 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, prontoaz.com
Salad and Go
Two new Valley outlets of Salad and Go have recently opened.
17161 W. Yuma Rd., Goodyear; 15305 N. 87th St., Scottsdale, saladandgo.com
Samsara
A Persian restaurant and hookah bar has taken over the Bliss ReBAR space in Downtown Phoenix with indoor and outdoor seating.
901 N. Fourth St., Phoenix, samsaraphx.com
Seven Brothers Burgers
Hawaii-based burger joint debuts in Arizona with some good-looking burgers, fries and salads.
24750 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, sevenbrothersburgers.com
The Stetson Social
Peoria gets a new restaurant with Mediterranean-style small plates, tapas, salads and sandwiches, and an extensive wine selection, craft cocktails and draft beer.
8245 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, thestetsonsocial.com
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
For a family-friendly experience, Sugar Factory has something for everybody, from burgers and pasta to pan roasted salmon and milk shakes. Don’t miss the candy store.
9375 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, sugarfactory.com
Taco Girls
You’ll get your fill of tacos, quesadillas and nachos at this new Chandler Outlet Mall taqueria.
4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler, aztacogirls.com
Thai Chili 2 Go
A 15th location of the popular Thai Chili 2 Go has opened in Maricopa.
20236 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Maricopa, tc2go.com
Closing
Rock-and-roll themed Cock N’ Tails Modern Brasserie in Uptown Phoenix has closed after more than three years.
Copper & Logs in Gilbert has shuttered after a three-year run. A Facebook post revealed that Jennifer and Will Tews plan to open Holiday Toast & Tap in that space.
Downtown Phoenix art bar, The Lost Leaf, has closed and is reportedly up for sale.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant in Northeast Phoenix has called it quits after 40 years.
Steak and Stone Steakhouse and BBQ, a country-inspired steakhouse that opened in 2015 at Falcon Field, has closed because the building has been sold. The restaurant will be moving to a new location.
Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale, known for its impeccable sushi and sashimi, has closed after 15 years because the restaurant’s parent company, Innovative Dining Group, and W Hotels could not reach a lease agreement.
