Opening
Arusuvai Kitchen
A new spot featuring South Indian cuisine has opened in Mesa with a variety of vegetarian and meat entrees from paneer tikka masala to mutton biryani.
1940 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa, arusuvaikitchen.com
Bing Bistro
Gilbert gets the second location of this popular handmade dumplings and noodles eatery.
1817 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, bingbistro.com
Bunzee
Look for burgers, sandwiches, wings and wraps at this family-run, fast-casual restaurant. Craving a Hot Cheetos burger? You know what to do.
8024 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, bunzeeaz.com
Carnitas Cochiloco
Mexican favorites here, including carnitas, huevos rancheros, pastor tacos and menudo.
1328 W. University Dr., Mesa, carnitas-cochiloco.square.site
Cave Creek Gyros
If you’re searching for Mediterranean gyros, kebabs, hummus and souvlaki in Cave Creek, check out this fast-casual eatery.
4815 E. Carefree Hwy., Cave Creek, @cavecreekgyros
Cirino’s Pizza
A new pizzeria has opened in Mesa featuring wood-fired pizzas and wings owned by the folks at Bread & Honey House.
144 S. Mesa Dr., Mesa, @cirinospizza
Cork & Craft
Chef Joseph Bruneau and barkeeper Jason Agostini are heading up a new lunch and dinner neighborhood restaurant with “craft dishes and spirited cocktails,” along with live local music four nights a week.
4920 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, cork-and-craft.com
Desert Roots Kitchen
After 13 years on Mill Avenue, this popular vegetarian/vegan restaurant moved to a spot inside Rainbow Bliss Botanicals and still serves wraps, salads and smoothies.
1628 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, @desertrootskitchen
Four Corners Taphouse
Westside Concepts’ newest restaurant, a taphouse with a small menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more than 20 draft beers, boasts 21 85-inch TV screens so you’ll never miss any sports action.
24762 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria, fourcornerstaphouseaz.com
Green Olive Bar & Grill
You’ll find Mediterranean food at this newly opened restaurant in Litchfield Park, including pastas, pizza and kebob platters.
4860 N. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park, thegreenolivebarandgrill.com
Hokkaido Sushi & Asian Bistro
Featuring the “best of Chinese and Japanese cuisine,” including ramen, sushi and stir fry and noodle dishes, in a modern, but relaxed setting.
7707 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, hokkaidosushiasianbisstro.com
KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
A new-to-Arizona, Maryland-based all-you-can-eat Korean hot pot and barbecue restaurant has opened in Mesa.
1940 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, thekpot.com
MT Barrel
A new wine tasting bar has popped up in Peoria showcasing wine, mocktails and small bites with a Caribbean twist.
9784 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, mtbarreltastingroom.com
The Mercer
The former MercBar has been transformed into The Mercer, a lunch and dinner American bistro with cocktails inspired by local expert Jason Asher of Juniper & Jigger. From the folks at 151 Hospitality, helmed by industry veterans Rick Phillips and Peter Hearn.
2525 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, themercerphx.com
Negranti Creamery
This new-to-Arizona shop puts out handcrafted small-batch sheep’s milk ice cream in the former Tomaso’s location.
3223 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, negranticreamery.com
Nite Creamery
Billed as the Earth’s creamiest ice cream, this California-based shop puts out nitro-crafted sweet treats. Flavors include salted caramel crumb and pineapple picante.
922 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, nitecreamery.com
Nu Café
A new eatery with sandwiches, coffees, smoothies, acai bowls, matcha drinks and sweet treats has sprouted in Chandler.
5865 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, @nucafeco
Philly Steak & Burger Co.
Deer Valley Towne Center welcomes a no-nonsense Philly cheesesteak spot, where you can get beef, turkey, ham and chicken cheesesteaks along with burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches.
2895 W. Agua Fria FHW, Phoenix, phillysteakandburger.com
Sexy Roman
James Beard Award-nominated chef Jason Franey has taken the reins at Sexy Roman, an upscale Italian restaurant at the W, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner features a raw bar, a nice selection of pasta dishes and fish and beef entrees, including a 40-oz. steak.
7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, sexyroman.com
Someburros
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant Someburros has opened a Buckeye branch, featuring its fan favorite burros, tacos and frozen margaritas.
920 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, someburros.com
Tabla Indian Restaurant
A new-to-Phoenix Indian restaurant with an emphasis on seasonal and local produce has opened in North Phoenix. Look for biryani, tikka masala, curry dishes and more.
2501 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, tablausa.com
Urban Fraîche
A farm-to-table Mediterranean restaurant has taken over the Oak on Camelback space near Uptown Plaza, offering healthy and organic dishes.
111 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, urbanfraiche.com
Warren’s Supper Club
Chandler has a new fine-dining restaurant, showcasing a raw bar, big ticket entrees from lamb chops to branzino, and a craft cocktail menu along with a limited wine list.
1040 N. 54th St., Chandler, warrenssupperclub.com
Wren House Brewing
Wren House has opened a second location, this one in the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment area, featuring Wren House favorites, one-off releases and cask ales. No TVs or kitchen, just beer. Bring your own food.
12650 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, wrenhousebrewing.com
Closing
After 35 years in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch, Chart House has closed and been sold to Prime Steak Concepts (Mastro brothers and business partner Scott Troilo.) The group will demolish the building and debut a new upscale steakhouse in its place.
Open for a short three months, Da Kitchin Grill in Ahwatukee has closed.
In June, Filiberto’s Mexican Food closed eight restaurants, including locations in Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Avondale and Peoria.
Flancer’s in Mesa will close after 17 years, but the Gilbert location will remain open.
Hap’s Pit Barbecue in Phoenix, owned by Christina Darroch, will close after 34 years.
Texas-based Joe’s Crab Shack at Arizona Mills has called it quits, leaving no outlets in Arizona.
Chef Stephen Jones has closed The Larder + The Delta after nine months in the former Binkley’s midtown location.
Mellow Mushroom has closed its Tempe pizzeria on Mill Avenue, but the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa locations are still open.
Moon Pie: Pizza & Patio on Roosevelt Row (in the former Teddy’s Preserve space) closed in April.
Peoria’s Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats lost its lease, forcing the pizzeria to close. According to the restaurant’s website, the owners will let customers know if they find a new location.
After 15 years in Old Town Scottsdale, Evening Entertainment Group’s R&R Gastropub has shuttered.
Tabe-Mono Sushi & Shabu in Ahwatukee has closed after four years.
After almost seven years, Transplant City Beer Company in Litchfield Park has closed due to its lease not being renewed.
