Openings
Amelia’s by EAT
Private chef and caterer Stacey Weber has opened a neighborhood market and eatery in McCormick Ranch with an emphasis on local and organically sourced fare, fresh breads, artisan market foods and more.
8240 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, ameliasaz.com
Angie’s Lobster
Home of the $9.99 lobster meal, Angie’s now has a sixth location in south Chandler.
3131 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler, angieslobster.com
The Boozy
You’ll find breakfast, lunch and happy hour at The Boozy’s second location. They’ve got everything from bananas foster French toast to cobb salad to mimosas.
14740 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, theboozyaz.com
Brunch Snob
A second branch of Brunch Snob (first location, Ahwatukee) has opened in the former Verdura location with unique offerings, including chicken fried bacon and Cajun shrimp omelets.
5555 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, brunchsnobrestaurant.com
Buck & Rider
Epicenter at Agritopia is now home to Buck & Rider’s third location. Look for fresh seafood dishes, including sushi, crab cakes and market catch of the day, alongside certified Black Angus steaks. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor spaces and a sit-down sushi bar.
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, buckandrider.com
Crave Cookies
This new-to-the-Valley Utah-based cookie shop mixes up its selection every Friday.
143 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert, cravecookies.com
The Eleanor
South Scottsdale has a new mid-century inspired brunch spot with plenty of egg dishes, quick bites, sweet treats and sandwiches.
3207 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, theeleanoraz.com
EVO North
EVO has opened a second location in the recently vacated Sante space, offering a full menu of appetizers, pizza, pasta and Italian entrees along with some killer desserts.
15507 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, evonorthscottsdale.com
Fatboy Sandos
Tucson-based Fatboy Sandos has popped up in the AZ International Marketplace with a tidy menu of Japanese sandwiches.
1920 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, fatboysandos.net
Jin Jia
A new concept from Hyunwook Lee of Shinbay and Sizzle Korean Barbecue, featuring “authentic Chinese food with a modern twist” at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, jinjiausa.com
Los Favoritos Taco Shop
A tenth location of this local taco shop has opened in San Tan Village Marketplace. They offer breakfast burritos, quesadillas, tacos and combination plates.
2649 S. Market St., Gilbert, losfavs.com
Morning Glory Brunchery
There’s plenty of variety at the second location of this brunch restaurant, from banana pecan pancakes and huevos rancheros to French dips and Cobb salads. In The Shoppes at Augusta Ranch.
9221 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, morningglorybrunchery.com
Over Easy
Sierra Verde Shopping Center is now home Over Easy’s 12th location, which has all your favorite breakfast and brunch offerings.
6728 W. Deer Valley Rd., Glendale, eatatovereasy.com
PT Pho Express
Local Vietnamese chain with counter-service recently opened its tenth location in south Phoenix. Look for spring rolls, egg rolls, pho, curries and more.
1635 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, ptophoexpress.com
Red Velvet Bakery
Myesha Harris has opened a bakery using her grandmother’s recipes, most notably red velvet cakes and cupcakes. She also sells freshly baked cookies and milk shakes.
6828 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, redvelvetrecipes.com
Rock N Roll Sushi
Alabama-based franchise new to Arizona features “American-style” sushi and hibachi menus in a rock ‘n roll setting that promises to be “big, bold and loud.”
9950 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, rocknrollsushi.com
Sunny’s Lounge (Say Less)
New bar from the award-winning Barter & Shake team, a go-to spot for food and beverage industry folks to relax and unwind.
2701 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, drinkmoresayless.com
Sushi Michi
Large sushi and sashimi menu, along with a nice variety of entrees and lunch specials.
6025 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-237-5654
Toka Café & Grill
Southeastern European cuisine for breakfast and lunch, includes Albanian bureks filled with cheese and spinach and house-made baclava.
7678 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale, tokacafeandgrill.com
Tom’s Incredible Ice Cream
Locally owned ice cream shop in Old Town serves up a boatload of ice cream gelato and sorbet flavors in waffle cones or cups, ice cream shakes, malts and floats, sundaes and birthday cakes.
3712 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, tomsincredibleicecream.com
Tru Bowl Superfood Bar
California-based chain new to Arizona specializes in acai bowls, smoothies and raw juices.
147 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, trubowl.com
Voodoo Doughnut
A popular doughnut chain from Portland, Oregon, has opened in Tempe with a menu of more than 50 doughnuts, including vegan varieties. You can’t miss the bright pink building.
1324 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, voodoodoughnut.com
Wren Sudhalle
Wren House Brewing Co. has opened a European-inspired craft beer brewery in Ahwatukee, with 20 taps featuring German and Czech style lagers. The kitchen is in the hands of Bacanora chef Derek Christensen.
4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, wrenhousebrewing.com
Closing
Flying Basset Brewing has closed its doors after more than five years in Gilbert.
Khla, a Downtown cocktail bar that was a semi-finalist for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, has called it quits after 18 months.
La Fonda del Sol said goodbye to its Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road location, but is moving to 10155 E. Via Linda in Scottsdale.
Nomad Coffee. Wine. Provisions on 24th Street has closed, but the owners are still running the Nonna Urban Eatery food truck.
Pork on a Fork’s Chandler location has shuttered after a little more than a year in business. The North Phoenix restaurant will remain open.
