Opening
3Natives
This Florida-based eatery specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, salads and wraps along with juices and coffee drinks.
13637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 3natives.com
Aubergine Kitchen
A Utah-based restaurant specializing in unprocessed and unrefined healthy eats with global flavors has opened in Mesa.
1939 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa, auberginekitchen.com
Badlands Bar & Grill
Breakfast, lunch and dinner eatery featuring American comfort food and a four-hour happy hour on weekdays makes its debut in Queen Creek.
22002 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, badlandsbarabdgrill.com
Blanco Cocina & Cantina
Fox Restaurant Concepts has opened its first Blanco in the West Valley, serving Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine along with margaritas and other cocktails.
8191 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, blancococinacantina.com
BLU Seafood
Sonoran-inspired seafood restaurant featuring “exotic tastes with modern flair” has a variety of dishes, including ceviche, tacos, pasta and steaks.
2472 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert, blu-seafood.com
Brunch Snob
This home-grown brunch restaurant has opened a Chandler location in the former BLD space, with fun dishes like chicken-fried bacon, smoked salmon quesadilla, carnitas omelet and cinnamon roll French toast.
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler, brunchsnobrestaurant.com
Central BBQ House
Look for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot fare at Central BBQ House’s second location.
7227 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-4172
Cheba Hut
Cannabis-themed Cheba Hut, founded in Arizona and known for its laid-back vibe and “toasted” subs, has opened an outpost in Gilbert.
1555 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert, chebahut.com
Copper & Sage
Westside Concepts has opened a second Copper & Sage. Look for American dishes, including Bayou mussels, New York steak and frites, smash burgers and chicken sandwiches.
1975 N. Globe Dr., Goodyear, copperandsageaz.com
Crave Protein Cafe
If you’re looking for protein smoothies, salads, bowls and sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients, this one’s for you.
143 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert, craveproteincafeaz.com
Creampuff Donuts
The folks from Wren & Wolf have opened a donut shop (brioche-style) with coffee drinks in the Phoenix warehouse district.
101 E. Buchanan St., Phoenix, 623-561-3550
Etta
After closing down for a change of ownership and remodel, Italian food eatery Etta has reopened for dinner and cocktails at the Scottsdale Quarter.
15301 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, ettarestaurant.com
Fire & Braid at Pinnacle Brewing Co.
Fire & Braid has set up a semi-permanent pop-up at Pinnacle Brewing Co. with tacos, quesatacos (quesadilla and taco mashup), burritos and hot dogs.
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, fireandbraids.com
Forks & Boards
This restaurant and bar next to Gamer’s Guild offers an inviting space for gamers with a full menu that includes everything from onion rings and pizza to burgers and a salmon entrée.
1818 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, forksandboards.com
George’s Chicken & Shrimp
George’s tidy menu includes crispy fried chicken, shrimp, wings and French fries.
1342 W. Warner Rd., Tempe, gesorgeschickenshrimp.com
Humble Oysters & Bubbles
A new upscale concept from the Humble Bistro folks features oysters, seafood and champagne with a “vintage Mediterranean vibe.”
5415 E. High St., Phoenix, humbleoysterbar.com
KaÐa Vietnamese Coffee & Tea
Cafe offering Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, tea drinks and banh mi has opened in Gilbert.
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, 480-245-4250
Moku Hawaiian Grill
Family-owned restaurant Moku, serving Hawaiian plate lunches, poke and a la carte items, has opened a second location in Mesa.
4425 S. Power Rd., Mesa, mokuhawaiiangrillaz.com
North Italia
North Italia, a popular restaurant that was once part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, has opened an outlet at The Park at P83 in Peoria.
8163 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, northitalia.com
Origen Steakhouse
Mexican-inspired wood-fired fare featuring charred bone marrow, grilled steaks, tacos and a few pasta dishes.
2472 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert, origen-arizona.com
Pinard Wine Bar
A wine bar that stocks more than 200 wines by the bottle and serves European-inspired fare has debuted in the former Craftsman space in North Scottsdale. Wine club memberships available.
20469 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, pinardwinebar.com
Rush Bowls
Hungry students will now have another healthy option in Downtown Phoenix at this new-to-Arizona, Colorado-based acai bowl eatery located at the Cronkite School.
555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, rushbowls.com
Stemistry
Eighteen-year old-Dylan Capshaw has opened a third location of his build-your-own bouquet and coffee shop with a small breakfast and lunch menu, this time in south Scottsdale’s Roadrunner Apartments.
6601 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, stemistry.com
Thirsty Lion
The Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale can now count a Thirsty Lion among its tenants. The Scottsdale-based restaurant serves American and global fare along with cocktails, beer and wine.
9445 W. Entertainment Blvd., Glendale, thirstyliongastropub.com
True Food Market
Healthy food stalwart True Food Kitchen has opened True Food Market, featuring grab-and-go foods, breakfast, lunch and dinner options, flatbreads and soft-serve ice cream.
8980 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, thetruefoodmarket.com
Viet Bites
You’ll find a full complement of Vietnamese food for lunch and dinner, including pho, spring rolls, fried rice, curry and noodle plates.
20235 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, vietbitesaz.com
Closing
Mediterranean-inspired Arboleda at the Scottsdale Quarter has called it quits after less than two years.
Arizona Distilling Co. closed its Tempe location, but has moved its production facility to Mesa.
Hermosillo-based Buqui Bichi has shut down its taproom in Chandler, but the Downtown Phoenix location remains open.
Belly Kitchen & Bar has shut down its shoebox-sized Phoenix restaurant after four years, but you can still visit the Epicenter at Agritopia location.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has closed its Gilbert operation that offered only carry-out and delivery. The Chicago-based pizzeria still has eight Valley locations.
Mr. Zeke’s has shut down after 12 years in Gilbert, but the original Pinetop-Lakeside restaurant remains open.
Former Arizona Diamondback pitching coach, Mike Butcher, has closed Off 87, his Chandler restaurant, bar and music venue.
The Maggiore Group has closed the Rosticceria after 10 months, but another Maggiore Group restaurant, The Mexicano, is moving into the space after suffering a kitchen fire.
Walter Sterling (Ocotillo) has closed his Starlite BBQ close to Old Town Scottsdale after six years.
After three years on Grand Avenue, the Wayward Taphouse will close because the landlord is not renewing the lease.
The Whining Pig has shuttered its Ahwatukee location leaving one location in Gilbert and three in Phoenix.
