Opening
Arizona Pizza Company
This local pizzeria has opened a third location. Look for specialty pizzas, salads, wings and hot and cold sub sandwiches.
16955 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, azpizzacopeoria.com
Backstage Kitchen
Air Guitar convenience store in Gilbert has opened a kitchen featuring sandwiches, salads and smoothies, masterminded by Craig and Kris DeMarco (Postino).
1566 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, airguitar4life.com
Bar Capri
For craft cocktails and Italian cuisine, including Nonna’s lasagna, gnocchi and ravioli along with meat and seafood entrees, check out Bar Capri.
1730 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, bar-capri.com
Bikanervala
New Jersey-based Indian franchise lands in Chandler with chana masala, tandoori platter and its signature dish, raj kachori, pastry filled with spiced potatoes, moong dal and yogurt.
1055 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, bikanervalausa.com
Bing Bistro
Handmade dumplings and noodles are front and center at North Scottsdale’s newest bistro.
15577 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, bingbistro.com
Bits of Both
Comfort food breakfast, lunch and snacks are on the menu at this new Mesa café.
1829 N. Power Rd., Mesa, bitsofbothaz.com
Cajun Breakfast Joint
All your Cajun breakfast and lunch favorites are now at Tempe Eats.
85 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, cajunbreakfastjoint.com
Cocina Madrigal Food Truck
If you’re missing Cocina Madrigal since its 2024 fire, the eatery now has a food truck parked walking distance to the restaurant.
1523 E. Wood St., Phoenix, cocinamadrigal.com
Don Guerra’s Barrio Bagel & Slice
James Beard award-winning baker Don Guerra has partnered with Valley restaurateur Oren Molovinsky (Chompie’s) to open a drive through artisan bagel, sandwich and pizza shop.
689 N. Arizona Ave., Gilbert, barriobagelandslice.com
The Food Nanny
Utah-based store known for selling Kamut flour, has opened a shop in Gilbert where you can find flour, baking supplies and freshly made baked goods.
213 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, thefoodnanny.com
Forefathers Cheesesteaks
A fourth Valley location for this homegrown restaurant that features grilled steak and chicken sandwiches along with fries and salads.
1649 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, forefathersteaks.com
Glenrosa
Chef Samantha Sanz (elements, Talavera) developed the Sonoran-inspired menu for Glenrosa at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills Golf Course, which will be helmed by executive chef Victor Davila. Expect family-style, live-fire-cooked Mexican food.
1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, glenrosarestaurant.com
Good Fortune
Ramen, pad Thai, lo mein and chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetable dishes take center stage at new North Scottsdale restaurant.
23623 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, goodfortunescottsdale.com
Handroll & Poke by Gohan
You’ll find a tidy menu of appetizers, build-your-own hand rolls, specialty sushi and poke bowls at this fast-casual restaurant.
9140 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, handrollpokebygohan.com
The Henry
Uptown Plaza welcomes a second Valley location of Sam Fox’s The Henry, featuring an all-day menu and weekend brunch.
2 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, thehenryrestaurant.com
Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar
Adam and Allie Vath of What Ale’s Ya has opened a new taproom in Glendale. Look for weekend food trucks and bingo nights.
4925 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, hopsologytaproom.com
Indibar
Scottsdale’s newest Indian fine dining restaurant features a charcoal tandoor oven and dishes that include tiger prawns, pork vindaloo and butter chicken. In the former Rancho Pinot space.
6208 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, theindibar.com
Jamie’s Bottle Shop
Jamie Hormel (Wrigley Mansion) has set up shop in Old Town with a broad selection of wines and a dine-in menu of charcuterie boards, sandwiches and salads. She will also offer educational events and tastings.
7033 E. Main St., Scottsdale, jamiesbottleshop.com
Masala Maniac
Serving a new twist on Indian classics, this Indian restaurant is where “flavor meets fire.”
414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, masalamaniac.com
The Mexicano
The Maggiore Group (Hash Kitchen, The Italiano) has opened a branch of The Mexicano at Chandler Fashion Center, with a large menu, starring tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and molcajetes.
3095 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, themexicano.com
Mission Coffee & Tea
Stop by Mission for some direct-trade coffee and tea, pastries, sandwiches and snacks.
2410 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, missioncoffeeandtea.com
Pasta Love
If you’re craving Italian food, Pasta Love features a build-your-own pasta dish with a choice of pasta, sauce and proteins for $10, along with salads and desserts.
1730 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, pastalovetogo.com
QDOBA
The first Arizona standalone restaurant for this fast-casual Mexican food concept has opened in Scottsdale.
4821 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, qdoba.com
Six Byrd Cider Co.
A second location for the family-owned craft cider company in Tempe.
1920 E. University Dr., Tempe, sixbyrd.com
Sneakybird
Local fast-casual concept that showcases never, ever fried chicken sandwiches, wraps and tenders.
22355 E. Queen Creek Rd., Queen Creek, sneakybird.com
Strad Pizza
YouTuber James “The Stradman” Condon has partnered with entrepreneur Freddy Nguyen to open a colorful, car-themed New York-style pizzeria.
13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, stradpizza.com
Suss Pastries
Jasmin Smith has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Phoenix where you can pick up her fabulous fruit pockets, mushroom quiche, gluten-free muffins and more.
5341 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, susspastries.com
Word of Mouth Grill
Word is out! Ahwatukee is now home to this family-run barbecue restaurant that also has a location in Tempe. Dine in or take out.
4810 E. Ray Rd., Phoenix, wordofmouthgrill.com
Wilderness Brewing Co.
Gilbert-based brewery has opened a branch on Miracle Mile in Phoenix with locally inspired beer and food menu, including a Sonoran Cajun chicken sandwich and elote dip.
1418 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, azwbeer.com
Closing
Ambrogio15 has closed after a year at Biltmore Fashion Park. This was the first out-of-state venture for the San Diego-based restaurant group.
After 76 years at Central Avenue and Camelback Road, the family-owned Cheese ‘n Stuff delicatessen has served its last sandwich.
Crackers & Co., a popular Tempe breakfast and lunch spot for 24 years, has shuttered due to the landlord not renewing the lease. The two Mesa locations will remain open.
Arcadia’s Eat Up Drive In is “closed for the for the foreseeable future” due to an attic fire.
Tammie Coe’s Hot Daisy Pizza will close after four years on Roosevelt Row to focus on her other businesses.
Netta Cheta’s, a locally owned breakfast and lunch spot on Mill Avenue in Tempe, has shuttered after three years.
Pescado Borracho in Gilbert has closed, but its next-door sister restaurant High Tide is still open.
STK in Scottsdale is closed temporarily, according to Yelp.
Urban Agave has closed so the owners can focus their energy on Squid Ink Sushi and their new concept, Sparrow Trailhead.
Walter Station Taproom has closed its taproom, but will continue to distribute beer throughout Arizona.
*Richard Hinojosa’s popular CRUjiente Tacos was supposed to close at the end of April due to lease issues, but will now stay open until the end of May. Stay tuned!
