Opening
American Way Pasta
Ahwatukee has a new restaurant specializing in handcrafted pasta.
4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix, 480-550-7813
Angie’s Chicken
The folks who brought you Angie’s Lobster, Angie’s Burgers and Angie’s Prime Grill are rolling out Angie’s Chicken food truck (in the Angie’s Lobster parking lot in Glendale) with a brick-and -mortar to come.
6925 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, angieschicken.com
Bonnie’s Bread & Butter
You’ll find “sandwiches, brew and fondue” at this new Chandler eatery.
777 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 928-494-2973
Carry On
The highly anticipated 1970s airplane-themed bar from the folks at Wren & Wolf has taken off in Downtown Phoenix. Reservations required for the 90-minute journey.
2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, carryonphx.com
Humble Oysters & Bubbles
High Street is home to a new concept from Humble Pie featuring a full menu of champagne and seafood. Now open for dinner only, but brunch is in the works.
5415 E. High St., Scottsdale, humbleoysterbar.com
Kodo Sushi & Saki
This popular sushi spot and sister concept to Phoenix’s Harumi Sushi, has opened a second Scottsdale location, this time at Scottsdale Road and the 101.
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale, kodosushisake.com
Kolache Café
A second location for this bakery that churns out sweet and savory kolache (pastries originating in the Czech Republic).
1942 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, thekolachecafe.com
La Zozzona
Celebrity chef Richard Blais has unveiled a new restaurant at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale in Gainey Ranch, showcasing hand-made pasta, Japanese sushi, Spanish tapas, steaks and seafood, all embodying “the distinct flavors of Arizona and the Southwest.”
7500 E. Doubletree Rd., Scottsdale, hyatt.com
Le Taco
The former Little O’s in Phoenix has been turned into a taco, tequila and listening bar.
521 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, letacobar.com
Mr. Pio
Peruvian rotisserie chicken, salad and fries are front and center here.
4502 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, misterpio.com
The Parlay Kitchen & Cocktails
This is the third East Valley location for Parlay Kitchen & Cocktails, featuring shareable starters, salads, burgers, sandwiches and platters along with a sizeable cocktail and wine and beer menu.
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, theparlayaz.com
Pedal Haus
After a few tries, restaurateur Julian Wright’s fourth Pedal Haus has opened in downtown Mesa. The biergarten sports a 6,000-square-foot patio and live music stage along with a slew of brews and hearty pub grub.
201 W. Main St., Mesa, pedalhausbrewery.com
Quiches & Pies
The owners of Cuisine & Wine Bistro have launched a bakery and coffee shop in Chandler, highlighting quiches, pies and French pastries.
961 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, quichesandpies.com
Rusty Bucket Saloon
A live music venue and “honkytonk haven” has opened with a generous menu that includes everything from fried pickles and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches to burgers and fish and chips.
285 N. Apache Tr., Apache Junction, rustybucklesaloon.com
Shy’s Pizza & Wings
Pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches and pasta are on the menu at this new Gilbert eatery.
50 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, shyspizza.toast.site
Sneakybird
Local chicken franchise offers “never, ever fried” chicken in sandwiches, tenders, wings, wraps, flatbreads and salads with a passel of rubs and sauces.
16430 W. Waddell Rd., Surprise, sneakybird.com
Sorrento
A new Italian restaurant featuring wood-fired pizzas, salads, sandwiches and house-made pasta dishes, has opened in North Scottsdale.
23335 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, sorrentoscottsdale.com
Saint Urban Wine Bar
Common Grounds Culinary, led by chef-owner Christopher Collins, has debuted a neighborhood wine bar in the former Rockefeller’s space near his Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, Collins Brothers Public House and Sweet Provisions. Look for bruschetta, oysters and tri-tip sandwiches.
8260 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, sainturbanaz.com
Toro
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess closed celebrity chef Richard Sandoval’s Toro over the summer. The golf course-adjacent restaurant has reopened with a new Latin menu and updated digs.
17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, scottsdaleprincess.com
Velvet Taco
This Tennessee taco chain has expanded to Arizona and taken over the former Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar in Old Town Scottsdale. Look for 20 different tacos, margaritas and sangrias.
4166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, velvettaco.com
Vero’s Chicago Pizza
A second Chandler location for this local pizza chain that now has eight outlets in the Valley. The pizzeria boasts “true” Chicago pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes.
2885 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, verochicagopizza.com
Your Pie
Your Pie, a new-to-the-Valley pizzeria, has opened in the Pecan Lake indoor-outdoor entertainment center in Queen Creek. The Georgia-based pizzeria also has a location in Flagstaff.
25004 S. 206th St., Queen Creek, yourpie.com
Closing
Chef Ivan Jacobo’s Anhelo has closed in Phoenix and moved to Scottsdale. His new concept, Flour & Thyme, will open in its place.
After eight years in Mesa, AZ International Marketplace will shut down.
Disco Dragon on Roosevelt Row has closed and will be taken over by sister restaurant Pretty Penny in December.
Little Miss BBQ sib Full Speed Chicken & Ribs in Downtown Phoenix has shuttered after seven months because “It never seemed to catch fire,” according to its Facebook page.
Litchfield Park’s Ground Control has lost its lease and will close in mid-December.
Phoenicia Café in Tempe will close in December after nesrly two decades, citing high rent. The Gilbert location remains open.
Teriyaki Madness has closed all of its Arizona locations.
A spinoff of Glendale’s Throne Brewing, Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen in Downtown Phoenix, has closed after three years amid unpaid wage allegations by former staff.
Thundercat Lounge nightclub in Downtown Phoenix has called it quits due to build-out issues and inflation.
