Opening
5th St. Burger & Fries
Mesa marks the second location for 5th St. Burger & Fries, a fast food outlet that also serves sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders and sliders.
2235 S. Power Rd., Mesa, 5thstreetburgers.com
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Go karting, arcade games, laser tag and more at this new entertainment venue that also has a restaurant and bar.
1712 S. Cooper Rd., Chandler, andrettikarting.com
A Sushi & Grill
In addition to sushi, this all-you-can-eat restaurant has noodle and rice dishes along with grilled meats and tempura.
1807 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, asushiandgrill.com
Ambrogio15
San Diego-based Ambrogio15 has opened in Biltmore Fashion Park highlighting modern Italian fare with an emphasis on Milanese cuisine. In the former California Pizza Kitchen space.
2400 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, ambrogio15az.com
Andiamo Pizzeria
You’ll find pizza aplenty and pasta dishes, calzone, stromboli, panini and wings at this neighborhood pizzeria.
7132 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale, andiamopizzeriaaz.com
Beginner’s Luck
Bernie Kantak (Citizen Public House and The Gladly) has opened a new eatery featuring all-day dining and cocktails in the former Piccolo Virtu space in Old Town Scottsdale.
7240 E. Main St., Scottsdale, beginnersluckaz.com
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
A new-to-market, California-based coffee company serves acai bowls, avocado toast, egg sandwiches and pastries as well as a full complement of iced, hot and blended coffee drinks.
717 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, betterbuzzcoffee.com
Cairo’s Gyros
Mediterranean classics, including gyros, shawarmas, kababs, wraps and hummus on the menu here.
1561 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert, cairosgyrosllc.com
Caldwell County BBQ
This popular Gilbert barbecue restaurant has opened a second location at Pecan Lake, an entertainment center in Queen Creek.
25000 S. 206th St., Queen Creek, caldwellcountybbq.com
Carbon & Salt Taco Shop
Look for charcoal-grilled street tacos and quesadillas along with house-made sauces and fresh accompaniments at this new taqueria.
15414 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, carbonandsalttacoshop.com
Early Bird Vegan
Chef Krystal Harris of Trash Panda Vegan food truck has opened a second vegan eatery in Tempe.
1712 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, earlybirdvegan.com
Eureka!
California-based restaurant (new-to-the-Valley) with a good-looking selection of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and burgers made with Santa Carota Angus beef, plus a full bar has opened in Tempe.
690 S. Novus Pl., Tempe, eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Famous 66 American Tavern
Route 66-themed restaurant serving sandwiches, burgers, pizza and a nice choice of entrees, including grilled salmon and baby back ribs. From the folks at Scottsdale-based Square One Concepts (Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Bourbon & Bones).
1026 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, famous66.com
Frosted Bakehouse
Ahwatukee welcomes a scratch bakery and coffeehouse that features pastries, cupcakes, cookies and cakes by owners Kristina Diaz and Celeste Figueroa.
5033 E. Elliott Rd., Phoenix, frostedbakehouseaz.com
Little Snitch Brunch & Cocktails
A combination coffee-brunch-bakery counter and cocktail spot with room for intimate private parties has opened in North Scottsdale.
8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, littlesnitchscottsdale.com
Lovesack Dumpling
Roosevelt Row gets a build-your-own dumpling shop.
116 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, lovesackdumpling.com
Paris Banh Mi Café & Bakery
Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches filled with a variety of meats, pickled vegetables and mayonnaise on French baguettes at this new-to-Arizona restaurant based in Florida.
5626 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, parisbanhmi.com
Pretty Penny
A friendly neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar from Pour Bastards Hospitality has opened in Downtown Phoenix, featuring small bites and caviar at cost.
504 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, intastewetrust.com
Sage & Barrel Craft Eatery
Affordable casual fine dining with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, 40-plus local beers and creative craft cocktails.
7215 S. Power Rd., Queen Creek, sagebarrel.com
Santo Arcadia
Pecado
Dual concept restaurant and bar from Roberto Centeno of Espiritu and Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin of Cocina Chiwas, featuring modern Mexican fare. Also open for weekend brunch.
4418 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, santoarcadia.com
Starving Artist
OHSO Brewery & Distillery has opened a new concept with a “neighborhood dive bar meets cocktail lounge” vibe where you can eat pizza and tapas.
2144 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, starvingartistaz.com
Tacos & Craft
Aldo Jaramillo, co-owner of Mochilero Kitchen, has opened a craft taco shop with more than 15 types of tacos and a selection of locally brewed craft beers.
4715 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, tacosandcraft.com
Tempe Eats
Food hall with 10 fast food concepts: Craft U; Fork Off; Wings & Wagyu: Maison Bijon; Mardi Q; Sobremesa: Pastiazza; Mixwich; Yogi’s Grill; and Tempe Drinks. Their slogan: “Food Hall. Beer Wall. Something for All.” Dine in or take out.
85 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, tempeeats.com
Vayal’s Indian Kitchen
This Indian restaurant offers a large menu chockful of traditional Indian dishes for dine-in or takeout. Weekend specials and catering available.
507 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, vayalskitchen.com
Closing
Downtown Gilbert’s The Bar has shuttered.
The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge, opened in 2020, has called it quits.
After 18 years, Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill on Highland Avenue near 20th Street has closed to make way for a high-rise apartment complex. The Greenway location remains open.
Continuing health issues have forced owner Matt Gorman to close Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls in Gilbert after two years. The Mesa and Flagstaff outlets will stay open.
The Chandler location of Sir Ozzy’s Tacos y Mariscos has closed.
