Openings
BoSa Kobe Hot Pot
A second location for this concept from the folks at BoSa Donuts features ramen bowls with different broth, vegetable and protein options and a small bites menu that includes edamame, gyoza and crispy tofu.
14744 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, bosakobehotpots.com
Busby’s Soul Bowls
Cornbread and biscuit bowls with fried chicken and macaroni and cheese headline this new spot in Tempe.
825 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, @busbyssoulbowls
Caroun Restaurant
This family-run restaurant has opened a second location serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, including shawarma and tikka dishes.
5010 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, carounrestaurantt.com
Chaat & Curry Point
For vegetarian dishes that include chaat, curry, and Indian street foods, check out this new eatery in Gilbert.
1530 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, chaatandcurrypoint.com
Copper State Bread
Bryan O’Connor, who has been a fixture at Uptown Farmers Market, has opened a brick-and-mortar bakery in Tempe where he sells sourdough breads and croissants, sandwiches, pizzas and coffee drinks. You can still get his breads at Uptown and North Scottsdale Farmers Markets.
975 E. Elliot Rd., copperstatebread.com
Dink & Dine Pickle Park
Mesa marks the first location for this eatery and pickle ball palace with plans to launch nationally. Dine at 0-0-2 Lounge for burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
1017 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa, dinkanddine.com
Federal Pizza
Upward Projects popular wood-fired pizzeria opens a second location with a take-out lounge and bottle shop in a stand-alone building at the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment project.
12636 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, federalpizza.com
Grotti’s Pizza
Choose from 12 different pizzas from 12 to 20 inches with signatures including a dill pickle pie and classics like veggie and pepperoni. The pizzeria also serves pizza by the slice, salads and wings.
7131 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, grottispizza.com
Lazy Bird Kitchen & Cocktails
You’ll find craft cocktails and elevated comfort food with patio dining and live weekend music at this new restaurant in Peoria’s Park West.
9868 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, lazybirdaz.com
Melty
This Utah-based sandwich shop specializes in “melts,” including grilled cheese, French dip, turkey avocado, spicy chicken and ham and Swiss, along with six different kinds of fries and tots.
2060 S. Power Rd., Gilbert, lovemelty.com
Mercy’s Kitchen
With a team of skilled Ghanaian chefs, Mercy’s Kitchen promises authentic African cuisine. Look for Ghana jollof (rice and tomato stew), grilled tilapia and banku (fermented corn and cassava dough).
3641 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, mercykkitchen.com
The Mix by Chic Chef
An upscale salad bar by chef Nik Fields has opened at the Arizona Center, joining her other concept, The Grind Coffee Shop, to form The Collective.
201 E. Washington St., Phoenix, themixsaladbar.com; thecollectivedtphx.com
Niu Mama Kitchens
An Asian food hall has opened with five separate concepts: K-Bap; Lao Ma; Pho Mama; Salto’s Express; and Sumo Snow Express.
4339 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 602-520-1175
Over Easy
Buckeye is home to the 18th location of Scottsdale-based brunch spot Over Easy, serving waffle dogs, build-your-own omelets, eggs benedict, loco moco, cinnamon roll French toast and more.
1045 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, eatatovereasy.com
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Tennessee-based dessert eatery featuring 12 types of cobbler with ice cream, banana puddings, cobbler cookies, shakes, waffles and other sweet treats, has opened in Chandler. More Valley locations to come.
3977 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, peachcobblerfactory.com
PP Thai & Sushi Bar
As the name suggests, you’ll fine Thai food and sushi at this eatery that has moved into the former Nunthaporn’s space. The menu includes curry and noodle dishes along with vegetable dishes and chef specialties.
17 W. Main St., Mesa, ppthaisushibar.com
Prince St. Pizza
New-to-Arizona pizzeria that started in New York City serves made-from-scratch Sicilian “Soho Squares,” available by the slice or whole pies. Also on the menu: Neapolitan-style and personal pizzas.
680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, princestreetpizza.com
Ricemill
Asian fast-casual, build-your-own bowl eatery debuts a second location.
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, eatricemill.com
Sacred Pint
The Neighborhood Comedy Theater in downtown Mesa now has a taproom and wine bar. No kitchen, but you can bring food in.
214 W. Main St., Mesa, @thesacredpintmesa
Spirit House
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 4 now has a SanTan Brewing & Distilling outlet with beer and cocktails. The local brewery also has a location in Terminal 3.
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, santanbrewing.com
Shawarma House
McCormick Ranch now has a shawarma restaurant in the newly refurbished Mountain View Plaza, with everything from shawarma to falafel sandwiches to lamb chops.
9619 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, @shawarmahouseatscottdale
Supreme Shawarma
For shawarma, salads, wraps and kebab plates, check out this shawarma shop’s second location, in Phoenix.
3125 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, supremeshawarma.com
Sweet Impastries
This gluten-free bakery offers cinnamon rolls, brownies, cheesecakes, mini-cakes, muffins and cookies in a variety of flavors, along with coffee drinks. Inspired by Chok, a Barcelona gluten-free bakery that owner Dana Scott visited on a trip to Spain.
1551 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, sweetimpastries.com
Sweet Paris Creperie & Café
New-to-market restaurant specializing in sweet and savory crepes has opened in the Scottsdale Quarter.
15147 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, sweetparis.com
Tacos Los Vales
West Phoenix favorite has opened a second location across from Chase Field serving up a large variety of tacos, quesadillas and burros.
310 S. Fourth St., Phoenix, tacoslosvale.com
Thai’d Up Rice & Noodles
A new neighborhood takeout Thai place is dishing up traditional favorites: pad Thai, stir fry, curry, rice and noodle dishes along with tom kha soup.
4727 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, thaidup2go.com
Turquoise Wine Bar
First franchise for this local wine bar, featuring about 40 wines by the glass, tasting flights and light fare.
504 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, turquoisewinebar.com
Uncle Bao
From the folks at Uncle Panda, a dumpling and noodle eatery in Ahwatukee.
4206 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480-687-2503
Veda Indian Cuisine
Indian classics and street food staples come together at this new upscale spot in north Scottsdale.
15689 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, vedacuisine.com
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
Taiwanese-style fruit tea shop with locations across the globe opens first Arizona outlet. Look for a large selection of cold and hot premium sweet tea drinks.
725 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, yifangtea.com
Zaxby’s
Georgia-based fried chicken franchise opens its first Arizona location with more to follow.
37756 N. Gantzel Rd., Queen Creek, zaxbys.com
Closing
Birdcall, an eatery specializing in natural chicken dishes, has closed its Scottsdale location.
Brunch Problems, an uptown Phoenix restaurant that offered Southern-style dishes, has shuttered after two years
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers at 40th Street and Indian School Road has closed to make way for the return of The Original Arcadia Tavern.
The Living Room, which has outlets in Chandler and North Scottsdale, has closed its Ahwatukee location.
RA Sushi, owned by The One Group, has closed its Old Town Scottsdale location “temporarily” for a major renovation.
After close to seven years, Scoopwell’s Dough Bar has closed all its Valley shops. No reason was given.
Sizzler, a California-based steakhouse that’s been in business since 1958, has closed its last Valley location.
