Opening
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
Old Town Scottsdale’s newest wine tasting room features wine flights, bottles to go and cheese and charcuterie plates. They also have a tasting room in Cottonwood.
4225 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, azstronghold.com
Badlands Bar & Grill
Back in November 2021, Badlands Bar & Grill opened, featuring comfort food classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
7192 S. Price Rd., Tempe, 480-800-4600, badlandsbarandgrill.com
Boba Whaaat
Vietnamese tea shop and restaurant that serves Vietnamese sandwiches, fried rice, pho, egg rolls and snow cones.
3031 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-281-2016
Brunch Snob
A new brunch and lunch restaurant with a full-service bar has moved into the former Irish Hare Pub location in the Ahwatukee Mercado.
4747 E. Elliot Rd, Phoenix, @brunchsnobrestaurant
Buddha’s Ritual
This new Asian-fusion restaurant features everything from wood-fired pizzas to pho to chicken wings.
16580 N. 92nd St., Scottdale, 480-687-0298, buddhasritual.com
Buzzed Bull Creamery
If you’ve been waiting for made-to-order boozy ice cream and shakes, your moment has arrived. The Creamery also dishes up non-alcohol ice cream and shakes.
7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-306-7530, buzzedbullcreamery.com
Cala
Legendary Valley chef Beau MacMillan has opened a new Mediterranean restaurant in the Senna House Scottsdale hotel on the hallowed ground where Valley favorite Don & Charlie’s was located.
7501 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-590-5676, calascottsdale.com
Clever Ramen
You’ll find build-to-order bowls of ramen and steamed bao buns at this ASU SkySong restaurant from the team behind Clever Koi. Dine-in or take-out.
1455 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-350-7830, cleverramen.com
Eggstacy
Locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant opens a fifth Valley location at The Shops at Norterra.
2510 W. Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, 623-248-0021, eggstacy.com
Espiritu Cocktail + Comida
The folks who brought you Tacos Chiwas and Bacanora have opened a cocktail spot in Mesa with a tidy menu of ceviche and more.
123 Main St., Mesa, 480-398-8129, espiritumesa.com
Fata Morgana
Scottsdale welcomes a new kosher Mediterranean restaurant.
7116 E. Mercer Lane, Scottsdale, 480-687-2243, fatamorganaaz.com
Hello Vietnam Pho & Roll
South Scottsdale gets a new Vietnamese tea shop with a sizable menu of pho, rolls, Vietnamese sandwiches, street food and salads.
2922 N. Hayden Rd., Scottdale, 480-590-1980, mhme.nu
Matty G’s
If you’re looking for a wide variety of burgers and sandwiches, head to Matty G’s new sixth location. They also have hot dogs, salads, wraps and some amped up fries.
3605 E. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, 480-597-6916, matty-gs.com
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
California-based Mountain Mike’s has opened a Mesa outlet.
849 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa, mountainmikespizza.com
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Goodyear is the second Valley location for this national chain that offers pizza, wings, calzones, salads, burgers, beer and more.
1828 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, oldchicago.com
Patent 139 Brewing
A new brewery that offers pub food, seating on outdoor patio facing a lake, and of course, beer, has set up shop in the former Third Base sports bar.
1949 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, 480-597-7138, patent139brewingcoaz.com
Salad and Go
This fast-growing franchise recently opened its 42nd Arizona location, this time in Queen Creek.
90 W. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek, saladandgo.com
S. Maranto’s Italian Bar & Market
Combo Italian grocery bar and restaurant serving Italian-American classics, including pasta, pizza and Italian sandwiches.
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale, 602-283-4730, smarantos.com
Sushi Friend
Sushi, sashimi and poke are on the menu at this new Sunnyslope takeout-only restaurant.
8727 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, order.getrevi.com
Tacos Barbon
You can now find the brick-and-mortar Tacos Barbon at the Holiday Inn in Goodyear. Check Facebook page for food truck locations.
1188 N. Dysart Rd., Goodyear, 602-228-8070
The Hub Grill & Bar
Family-friendly sports grill opens its third east Valley location in Ahwatukee. Kids eat free every Monday.
14205 S. 50th St., Phoenix, 602-857-7477, hubgrill.com
The Paleta Bar
This New Mexico-based chain features paletas (ice pops) with and without toppings; agua frescas; fruit cups; and other desserts.
1917 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa, (505) 208-1174, thepaletabar.com.
Woo Woo Burgers
Z’Tejas Southwest Grill at Mercado del Lago in McCormick Ranch now houses a second location of Woo Woo Burgers, a ghost kitchen with pickup and delivery.
8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-770-9820, woowooburgers.com
Closing
Copper 48, formerly Nico’s Heirloom Kitchen on Gilbert’s restaurant row, has closed after six years.
Crazy Jim’s Mediterranean restaurant at 15th Avenue and Indian School has shuttered after 36 years. A yet unnamed restaurant will go into the space.
Da Bayou Creole Kitchen in Gilbert has closed, but the company has rebranded as Tasted, a meal prep and catering company.
Oregano’s Pizza Bistro has closed its Tempe and Shea and Scottsdale locations until April due to staffing issues.
P.F. Chang’s Tempe on Mill Avenue has closed its doors after 24 years
Super Chunk Sweets & Treats will shutter this month. The owners are moving back to Chicago.
