Opening
12 West Brewing
Ahwatukee’s shuttered Whining Pig is now a third location for 12 West Brewing taproom. The brewery offers beer and wine, but no kitchen. Bring your own snacks. Food trucks in the works.
5030 E. Ray Rd., Chandler, 12westbrewing.com
Blanco Reserva
Fox Restaurants has opened an elevated version of Blanco Tacos & Tequila at the new PV complex, featuring Blanco favorites along with specialty entrees and an expanded cocktail menu.
12750 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, blancococinacantina.com
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
This local burger eatery has opened its 18th Arizona location at Gilbert Town Square. On the first Tuesday of each month, the restaurant hosts a car show.
1026 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, coldbeers.com
Elephanté
From Santa Monica – an upscale coastal Italian restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square with elevated cocktails, pizzas, pasta dishes and a range of entrees, from diver scallops and branzino to grilled chicken and prime skirt steak. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, elephanterestaurants.com
Flavor Eatery & Lounge
Billed as Mill Avenue’s “newest hotspot,” this American-Caribbean restaurant offers everything from burgers to oxtail along with craft cocktails and live music.
404 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, flavoreaterylounge.com
Flour & Thyme
Chef Ivan Jacobo has opened a new concept, Flour & Thyme, in the recently vacated Anhelo restaurant that he’s moving to Old Town Scottsdale. Look for handmade pasta, along with “land and sea” entrees.
114 W. Adams St., Phoenix, flourandthymerestaurant.com
Giovanna’s Pizza
This Scottsdale pizzeria whips up New York-style pizzas, subs, pasta and wings. They also have an extensive gluten-free pizza menu.
10135 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, giovannaspizzascottsdale.com
Haymaker
A third location for this Westside Concepts all-day restaurant, featuring American favorites, including eggs Benedict, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken Caesar salads and barbecue.
24759 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria, haymakeraz.com
Johnny T’s Brooklyn Pizzeria
A new pizzeria has replaced Andiamo Pizzeria (opened by one of Andiamo’s owners), serving New York-style pizza, sandwiches and wings.
7132 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale, johnnytsbrooklypizzeria.com
Kofu Dumpling House
Handmade dumplings, noodles, dry pot and steamed buns headline Kofu’s menu.
1948 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, 480-404-7248
Kungfu Noodles
Kungfu Ramen has reopened as Kungfu Noodles, featuring hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, steamed buns and wok dishes.
1845 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, phoenixramen.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill
A national chain that left Arizona close to 15 years ago has reopened and is dishing out tacos, burritos and bowls with build-your-own entrée options.
15611 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, moes.com
Morton’s The Steakhouse
This Chicago-based steakhouse has opened a third Valley location at Desert Diamond Casino in the West Valley.
8200 N. Sarival Ave., Waddell, mortons.com
Neighbor and Satellite Coffee
An outdoor furniture store and coffee spot (from the folks at Ollie Vaughn’s) have teamed up to provide a unique space to test out furniture while sipping coffee.
5102 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, hineighbor.com
Not My First Rodeo
The former Geisha a Go Go location in Old Town Scottsdale has morphed into a Country Western restaurant and bar, featuring live bands and DJs.
7150 E. Sixth Ave., Scottsdale, notmyfirstrodeoaz.com
Nozomi Sushi House
Sushi, sashimi, ramen and more at this new Japanese restaurant in Chandler.
4955 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, 480-350-7627
Pho Thien Long Glendale
Glendale is now home to a new Southeast Asian restaurant featuring pho, vermicelli bowls, pad Thai and pineapple fried rice.
6630 W. Cactus Rd., Glendale, phothienlongaz.com
R.T. O’Sullivan’s
This Irish-themed Valley sports bar has opened a third location in the former Gallagher’s on 16th Street. Stop in for a slug of beer, some fish and chips and watch a game or two.
7575 N. 16th St., Phoenix, phoenix.rtosullivans.com
Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
International chain, Russo’s, with locations in Dubai and Qatar, has opened an outlet in Mesa, serving pizzas, salads and a full Italian menu.
4537 S. Power Rd., Mesa, nypizzeria.com
Saint Pasta
This popular pasta food truck has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the former Pairing Room location in Downtown Phoenix. Look for vodka sauce rigatoni, spaghetti Pomodoro and chicken Milanese.
100 W. Portland St., Phoenix, saintpasta.com
Sorimmara
A second location for this South Korean eatery that features mala tang, Chinese street food.
1939 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, sorimmaraus.com
Three Thirty Three
The Watermark in Tempe welcomes a new high-end, modern Asian cuisine restaurant. Dinner only.
430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, threethirtythreerestaurants.com
Trevor’s Liquors
Trevor’s Liquors has opened a fourth location – this one’s at the new Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment project – with a full bar, pizza kitchen, two Trackman golf bays, pinball machines, cigar lounge and dog-friendly patio.
12820 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, trevors.com
Closing
Night club and sushi spot Bang Bang in Tempe has closed because “the landlord retook possession of the premises.”
Chef Dom Ruggiero has closed Bar Cena due to the “economic climate,” but his popular restaurants, Hush Public House and Fire at Will, remain open.
Belly at Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia has closed to make way for a third location of The Mission in late 2025.
Tempe’s Devil’s Advocate, an ASU student mainstay for 15 years, has closed. An unnamed project will take its place.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Tempe has served its last taco, but the Gilbert location remains open.
Gilbert’s Holiday Toast & Tap has closed after a 16-month run due to “the overall cost of operations,” according to its Instagram page.
Vegan restaurant Giving Tree Café in Phoenix has closed after five years.
Hugo’s, a Mexican eatery from the folks at Gadzooks, has closed. The restaurant opened about a year ago in the former Sin Muerte space in Downtown Phoenix.
Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles at Gilbert’s Heritage Marketplace has called it quits.
The Vine Tavern & Eatery in Ahwatukee has closed its doors, leaving only one remaining outlet in Tempe.
After six years, Gilbert’s Uncle Bear’s Brewery & Taproom has closed. The East Mesa and Queen Creek locations are still open.
