Openings
Arizona Frozé
New spot for frozé (frozen wine) sandwiches and salads in Old Town Scottsdale.
4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, arizonafroze.com
Bad Jimmy’s
Bad Jimmy’s, James Piazza’s food truck known for his insane smashburgers, has opened a brick and mortar in the former Breadfruit & Rum Bar space.
108 E. Pierce St., Phoenix, @badjimmys
Bay Bay’s Fish & Chicken
Fried catfish and chicken wings are what’s on the menu here.
455 S. 44th St., Tempe, 480-793-1055
Catalyst Crafted Ales
A new brewery from beer veterans Will Walthereson, Rex Williamson and Kreg Bahm has opened in Tempe, featuring 27 taps and an in-house restaurant, SALT (Sea and Land Tacos).
1845 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, catalystcraftedales.com
Chestnut Fine Foods & Provisions
Chestnut has moved from Arcadia to the Biltmore Corridor, offering breakfast and lunch, coffee drinks and grab-and-go items.
2398 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, chestnutaz.com
Copper & Sage
Westside Concepts and chef Evon Profitt have opened a new eatery with a Southern twist along with adjoining Blue Stave artisan cocktail bar, which has “speakeasy vibes.”
322 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, copperandsageaz.com
Crust Simply Italian
Two new pizzerias have opened in Tempe and North-Central Phoenix in former Artichoke Pizza locations. Look for hand-tossed pizza, salads, calzone, hero sandwiches and build-your-own pasta.
1120 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe; 6031 N. 16th St., Phoenix, crustpizzapalace.com
DTC Sports Grille
Downtown Chandler has a new sports bar and grill in the former Matty G’s space.
55 W. Chicago St., Chandler, dtcsportsgrille.com
Loco Patron
This local Mexican restaurant and bar has opened a fourth location in The Colony, home of the former Revolu Modern Taqueria & Bar, serving up tacos, wings, nachos, margaritas and signature Mexican craft beers.
5538 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, locopatron.com
Mr. Baan’s Bar and Mookata
From the folks at Lom Wong’s: a new eatery specializing in Thai drinks and charcoal grilled Thai barbecue has opened behind the original restaurant. This new concept also has mookata (cook-it-yourself barbecue) available by reservation only.
218 E. Portland St., Phoenix, mrbaans.com
Off 87
The shuttered Ginger Monkey space is now home to Off 87, a bar and grill owned by former Diamondback’s pitching coach Mike Butcher, featuring “Eats, Beats and Drinks.”
135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler, @off87az
One Handsome Bastard Distillery
The former Blue Clover Distillery now houses a new distillery that makes vodka and gin plus a limited bar food menu.
7042 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, 480-946-1062
Phantom Fox Beer Co.
Desert Eagle Brewery is now Phantom Fox Beer Co., a locally owned brewery with pizza by Goat and Ram.
150 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-687-9607, @phantomfoxbeerco
Pizzicata
Viola and Federico Venturini have opened a second location of their popular Carefree Italian restaurant in Mesa, showcasing everything from pizza and meatballs to chicken piccata and porchetta.
6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, mesa.pizzicatausa.com
Pyro
Flagship Restaurant Group (Ghost Donkey, Palma) has opened a Japanese American bistro at The Grove at 44th Street and Camelback Road with open-flame cooking using responsibly sourced prime meats and seafoods.
4300 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, pyrophx.com
Roma 23 Wood Fired Pizza & Beer
Tolleson has a new pizzeria that also offers comfort food classics, including chicken alfredo and pasta Bolognese as well as a full bar.
9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, pizzaroma23.com
Sala Thai
Find all your favorite Thai dishes at Sala Thai’s newly opened third location in Tempe. They also have a separate Thai street food menu with a choice of heat levels.
1740 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, salathaiaz.com
Skysill Chalet at Westin Tempe
Visit the holiday pop-up bar at Westin Tempe’s 18th-floor Skysill Rooftop Lounge through Jan. 7, 2024.
11 E. Seventh St., Tempe, marriott.com
Social Birdie
Tee it up for breakfast and lunch at Social Birdie at Los Colinas Golf Course. Indoor and outdoor seating.
21515 E. Village Loop Rd. N. Queen Creek, loscolinasgolfaz.com
Taqueria Factory
A third location for this fast-casual taqueria that serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas and birria ramen has opened in the former 5 & Diner next to Arizona Mills.
5025 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, taqueriafactory.com
Twist Hot Chicken
Hot chicken fans will celebrate Tempe’s latest place to score fried chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders and fries.
414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, twisthotchicken.com
Valley Taproom
You’ll find 30 revolving beers on tap and a slew of canned beer options at Valley Taproom’s second location. The taproom also stocks a nice variety of red and white wines.
75 E. Rivulon Blvd., Gilbert, valleytaproom.com
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
New management has taken over this national sports bar, featuring “made-from-scratch dishes and top-notch service.” Only one location in Arizona.
4928 S Power Rd, Mesa, walk-ons.com
