Openings
Adobe Bar & Grille
The Arizona Biltmore’s Adobe Bar & Grille has reopened, featuring breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner in a sleek new indoor-outdoor space with beautiful mountain and city views.
2400 Biltmore Estates Dr., Phoenix, azbiltmoregc.com
Angie’s Lobster
Chandler is the latest location for this drive-thru lobster roll concept, which also serves shrimp, snow crab and cod along with a handful of breakfast items.
4989 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, angieslobster.com
BoSa Kobe Hot Pot
The folks at BoSa Donuts have opened a hot pot shop where diners cook their meals at the table.
414 W. University Dr., Tempe, bosakobehotpots.com
Brunch House
A second location for this brunch eatery that puts out oxtails and grits, doughnut smash burgers and deep-fried deviled eggs.
7350 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, brunchhousearrowhead.com
Cha Yen Pho & Boba
You’ll find made-to-order pho and boba here as well as a full menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes, including shaking beef, pork buns and fried rice.
743 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, chayenphoandboba.com
Cielito Rosa Bakery & Café
Latina bakery dishing up macarons, cinnamon rolls, concha ice cream sandwiches, carrot cake, cookies and more.
1720 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, @cielitorosa_bakery14
Cookie Plug
Graffiti and hip-hop-inspired cookie company based in California opens two Valley locations with a third on the way.
4575 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix; 922 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe; cookieplug.com
Corso Italia Restaurant & Market
The Shops at Gainey Ranch welcomes an Italian grocery with ready-to-eat meals and sandwiches, and a dinner restaurant with antipasti, pasta and entrees. In the former Gastrome Market.
7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, corsoitalia1.com
The Crêpe Club
Located inside the ASU Media & Immersive Experience Center in Mesa, this crêpe café has sweet and savory crêpes, French pastries, gelato, lattes and panini.
50 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, thecrepeclub.com
Curry N Crust
A new pizza place “where Indian spices meet Italian flair,” has opened in Tempe. Think pizza with tikka masala or curry sauce and mozzarella cheese.
555 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, curryncrustaz.com
Drink Me! Tea & Treats
Drink Me! Tea Room has opened an express tea bar next door with tea drinks, coffee, lemonade, macarons and a large selection of loose-leaf tea.
1730 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, drinkmetearoom.com
D.T.C. Sports Grille
This Chandler sports bar and grill has opened a second location in Tempe with a robust menu of pub food – wings, smashburgers and Philly cheesesteaks, plus weekly lunch specials.
7192 S. Price Rd., Tempe, dtcsportsgrille.com
Hidden Gem
Located inside the Papago Motor Hotel, this new Japanese-inspired breakfast and brunch (weekends only) spot features milk bread toast and chicken katsu curry. Hai Noon’s sister concept.
7017 E.. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, hiddengemaz.com
Lane Park
Old Town Scottsdale now has an 8,000 square-foot upscale activity and dining experience that features ice curling (yes, you read that right!), duckpin bowling and axe throwing along with a shareable bites menu, specialty cocktails and music.
7232 E. First St., Scottsdale, lanepark.games
La Purisma Bakery
A third location of this popular Mexican bakery has opened in North Phoenix with authentic fare from conchas to sweet empanadas to tamales.
602 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix, purismabakery.com
Little Joe’s Italian Market
Take home fresh pasta, imported meats and cheeses, fresh sauces and pizzas along with other Italian delicacies from Joseph Gerace’s new Italian market in Gilbert.
81 S. McQueen Rd., Gilbert, littljoesaz.com
Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi
A new Korean restaurant with specialties that include bulgogi, galbi and Chuncheon dakgalbi, a spicy chicken dish from Chuncheon, Korea, along with sushi and sashimi.
19401 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, nami-koreankitchenaz.com
Nashville Hot Chicken
New-to-market hot chicken franchise out of California featuring spicy chicken sandwiches, fried shrimp and fries.
1628 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, hotchicken.org
Oliver’s Modern American
Located in a midcentury modern building that was saved, moved and rebuilt (a Polynesian Dairy Queen, once located on McDowell Road), Oliver’s Modern American features elevated culinary classics like fettuccini, coconut-lime scallops, baby back ribs and a nice selection of craft cocktails and wine.
3205 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, oliversaz.com
Panchakattu
If you’re looking for a new sSouth Indian spot, Panchakttu serves dal, tikka masala, curry, paneer, kababs and biryani with a lot of vegetarian options.
5865 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, panchakattuusa.com
Papa Locos Tacos & Burgers and Jay’s Hot Chicken
You can get tacos, burgers and hot chicken sandwiches at this dual concept that also has a location in Tucson.
323 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, papalocos.com
Pinnacle Brewing Co.
Family-owned, dog-friendly craft brewery offers beer on tap, scratch-made dishes from Mexican pop up @dishisdabomb and rotating food trucks every weekend.
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, pinnaclebrewing.com
Rebel Wine Lounge
A cozy wine bar with a small menu of snacks, paninis and boards and wine pairing flights has landed in downtown Mesa.
104 W. Main St., Mesa, rebelwinelounge.com
Sasa Restaurant & Sweets
Fast casual Mediterranean restaurant with salads, falafel, shawarma and a full array of sweets, from baklava to secret recipe chocolate chip cookies.
3923 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, 480-214-3895
The Sidewinder
The folks from Progress and Sottise have opened a casual eatery in the original Welcome Diner space, where you can enjoy diner favorites like chili dogs, taco salads or a smoked bologna sandwich. Cocktails and beer available.
924 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, sidewinderphx.com
Someburros San Tan
Local family-owned chain recently opened its 16th location in San Tan Valley serving up burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more.
440 E. Combs Rd., San Tan Valley, someburros.com
Taco Chelo
The highly anticipated second location of this taqueria has opened in Tempe with classic Mexican fare, brought to you by restaurateur Aaron Chamberlain, chef Suny Santana and artist Gennaro Garcia.
521 S. College Ave., Tempe, tacochelo.com
Taqueria Factory and Frutilandia
Locally owned company opens a fourth location of dual concepts: fast casual Mexican food meets “authentic Latin” drinks and desserts.
351 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa, taqueriafactory.com; frutilandiausa.com
Tell Your Friends
A new, lushly decorated cocktail bar with live music, upscale small bites by chef Beau MacMillan and cocktails by mixologist Keifer Gilbert, has opened underneath The Americano.
17797 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, tellyourfriendsaz.com
Tesota
Doug Robson (Otro Café, Gallo Blanco) has opened a global comfort food eatery with executive chef Jared Porter at the helm. Look for noodle dishes, mains, pizzettas and sandwiches. In the former Southern Rail space.
300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, tesotaphx.com
Tiki Star
Billed as an elevated, family-friendly tiki bar and restaurant, Tiki Star has traditional and tiki-inspired classic cocktails and serves of fusion Polynesian and Asian cuisines.
9788 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, tikistaraz.com
Closings
Silvana Salcido Esparza has closed the iconic Barrio Café after 22 years due to health reasons.
Cogburn’s Big Wings has closed its Gilbert location on Cooper Road. The sports bar has three other East Valley outlets.
The Crêpe Club at Scottsdale Fashion Square has called it quits, but recently opened a location in Mesa.
Gilbert’s Dragon Wok was forced to close after a car crashed into the restaurant.
The DC Ranch, Market Street Jalapeño Inferno has closed because of a lease dispute.
After 41 years, Tempe institution P. Croissant in south Tempe has shuttered due to owner’s retirement.
The only remaining Sandbar Mexican Grill has closed its doors after five years in Gilbert
