Opening
Angie’s Prime Grill
A 13th location for this local restaurant that features a large menu of salads, rice bowls and burritos.
3510 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix, angiesprimegrill.com
The Burger Joint
If you’re looking for some hearty burgers, chicken sandwiches and fries, The Burger Joint has you covered. In the Tempe Food Court.
1900 E. Fifth St., Tempe, theburgerjointaz.com
Chubby Skewers
For “authentic Northeastern Chinese BBQ,” check out this new-to-the Valley kabob restaurant that encourages self-service grilling. The company has more than 100 outlets in China.
1955 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, chubbyskewers.com
Cinnabon Swirl
Peoria is home to the first ever Cinnabon Swirl, a mashup of Cinnabon and Carvel soft serve ice cream, with signature items that include a Cinnabon Swirl sundae and a birthday cake ice cream sandwich.
24737 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria, cinnabonswirl.com
Eddie’s Philly
You’ll find Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies and a variety of other sandwiches at this new eatery.
3016 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, 480-504-5274
The Fresh Monkee
Located at Cannon Beach near Revel Surf, The Fresh Monkee offers a large variety of high-fiber and protein-packed shakes. This is the first Arizona location for the Connecticut-based company.
4513 S. Power Rd., Mesa, freshmonkee.com
Galbi BBQ & Hotpot
All-you-can-eat barbecue or hot pot for lunch and dinner with reasonable prices.
2051 W. Warner Rd., Chandler, 480-504-3995
High Tide
A third Valley location for this seafood restaurant that features everything from lobster mac and cheese and sashimi to whole Maine lobster and Chilean sea bass.
1825 N. Globe Dr., Goodyear, hightideseafoodbar.com
Hooked Seafood Grill
Family-owned restaurant with a mission to bring ocean-fresh seafood to the heart of Arizona with offerings that include steamed clams and mussels, swordfish tacos, seared ahi and fish and chips.
3757 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, hookedseafoodgrill.com
Joe’s Italian Grill
Mesa has a new Italian grill, featuring chicken parm subs, Florentine pizzas and baked ziti.
4419 E. Main St., Mesa, joesitalianrestaurantmesa.com
King’s Döner
A new Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Lebanese spot specializing in German pide bread sandwiches stuffed with shaved meat and grilled vegetables, has opened in north Phoenix.
18409 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 480-208-2121
Kolache Café
Kolache Café has opened a location in Gilbert. Look for an assortment of traditional Czech sweet pastries, along with savory Texas-style buns for lunch and dinner.
3635 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, thekolachecafe.com
Little Pickle
Finally, a permanent spot for this New York-style deli pop-up that puts out incredible hand-carved pastrami and egg salad sandwiches along with hand-rolled bagels and potato latkes. At The Esplanade in the Biltmore area.
2525 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, littlepickleaz.com
Mariscos Boys Seafood Restaurant
A former Coco’s is now home to Mariscos Boys (Taco Boys), a full-service Mexican-inspired seafood restaurant.
2026 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, mariscoboys.com
Milkshake Factory
Chandler welcomes the first Pittsburgh-based Milkshake Factory, which features close to 25 varieties of milkshakes, including several non-diary offerings. Cookie Brownie Fudge milkshake? Yes, please.
4955 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, milkshakefactory.com
Nami’s Market
Korean home cooking at this sister concept to Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi in North Phoenix.
19401 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, namismarketaz.com
Proof Bread
This Mesa bakery that serves up sourdough-based breads and pastries has just opened its fourth location, a storefront on Roosevelt Row.
301 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, proofbread.com
Sakura Sushi
A third location for Sakura Sushi has opened in Gilbert with a hefty menu of hand rolls, sashimi, sushi nigiri, teriyaki bowls and wok and noodle dishes.
825 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert, sakurasushigilbert.com
Sexy Burger
For a chemical- and seed oil-free experience, visit Sexy Burger, which has a tidy menu of burgers and fries.
414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, sexyburgeraz.com
Shatera Mediterranean Cuisine
At Shatera, you’ll find falafel and shawarma pockets along with kebab plates.
2438 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert, shatera.co
SHIV Supper Club
Riot Hospitality has opened a fine-dining supper club in Old Town Scottsdale with everything from signature cocktails and caviar service to tomahawk steaks and seafood entrees. The restaurant morphs into the Dessert Room at 9:30 p.m. on weekends offering lavish desserts.
7373 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, shivsupperclub.com
Sono Kitchen & Boba
Asian street food, bento boxes, boba drinks and noodle dishes are on the menu at this new-to-the-Valley fast-casual restaurant that has locations in Flagstaff and Sedona.
2224 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, sonokitchen.com
Stella’s Ice Cream
Idaho-based ice cream company opens an outpost in Gilbert, where “every batch is made from scratch.”
3919 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, stellasicecream.com
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle
New-to-Arizona global noodle shop that cooks your food in 10 seconds. Located in front of the now shuttered AZ International Marketplace.
1832 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, @ten_seconds_yunnan_rice_noodle
Vybe at The Forum
Vybe promises a “feast for the senses” with lights and sounds, along with a menu of sushi, salads, entrees and desserts. They also have private karaoke suites and a Vegas-style lounge where you can eat and listen to music.
2301 S. Stearman Dr., Chandler, theforumcomplex.com
Closing
Azlin at the Clarendon Hotel has shuttered. A new restaurant will take its place, but no information yet.
After getting a one-month reprieve, Richard Hinojosa has closed his very popular CRUjiente Tacos due to a rent increase.
A rent increase has forced Desert Roots Kitchen in downtown Tempe to close, but it will reopen in a shared space with Tempe’s Rainbow Bliss Botanicals in June.
Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café, a beloved fixture at the Desert Botanical Garden, have called it quits after 13 years. The operators, Hause Restaurant Group, has decided to focus solely on its catering business.
Hash Kitchen at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Thompson Peak Parkway in North Scottsdale has closed, leaving six other Valley locations. New locations are also in the works.
Krispy Dogz, a family-run corn dog eatery in Ahwatukee, has closed.
Arcadia’s Little O’s has closed for the summer to remodel the space.
Pita Jungle on University Drive in Tempe has closed after 31 years because the lease was ending.
Preston’s Steakhouse has closed after 10 years due to the expense of upcoming building repairs. A new location is in the works.
James Beard Award semifinalists Roberto Centeno, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin have closed Santo Arcadia and its sister bar, Pecado. The trio are taking the summer off and looking for a smaller space for the restaurant. Santo Arcadia was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
After 24 years, the Z’ Tejas in Chandler has closed, due to landlord lockout. The Scottsdale location remains open.
