Openings
Amy Pho
A Vietnamese restaurant serving a small menu of pho, noodle and rice dishes has opened in North Phoenix.
602 W. Union Hills Dr., amypho.square.site
Arusuvai Kitchen
Look for vegetarian and non-vegetarian South Indian cuisine, including paneer tikka masala and goat curry, at this new Mesa restaurant.
1940 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa, arusuvaikitchen.com
Bowl Lab
Healthy breakfast and signature bowls, including Southwest Chicken Sizzle and Salmon Oasis, along with build-your-own bowls headline this new eatery.
4425 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, bowl-lab.com
Brooklyn V’s
This local pizza chain has added a new location in Mesa, serving up a large selection of pizzas, stromboli, calzone, pasta dishes, salads and hero sandwiches.
1902 N. Higley Rd., Mesa, brooklyvspizza.com
CATCH
Highly anticipated seafood, sushi and steak restaurant with outlets in six major cities has opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Dinner only.
7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, catchrestaurants.com
CP Coffee and Pâtisserie
Specialty coffee maven Julia Peixoto Peters and award-winning baker Marc Chacónne have teamed up to open a café in Downtown Phoenix. Pastries rotate daily.
850 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, 602-663-4827
Chickenhug
Four friends from Jordan have opened a restaurant that serves original, spicy, garlic basil or smoked barbecued chicken with rice, veggies or fries, where “the best meals always feel like a hug.”
2070 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, chickenhug.com
Crusty Pizza
Build your own pizza or order off the menu. Crusty also dishes up wings, garlic bread and panzerotto (similar to a calzone). Pick-up and delivery available.
18933 E. San Tan Blvd., Queen Creek, crustypizzallc.com
Cultivate
Mark Tarbell is at the helm of this “refined” café at the Bond office building that features globally inspired breakfast and lunch choices as well as craft coffee and curated cocktails. Closes at 6 p.m.
3200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, bondphoenix.com
The Delicatessen
Joey Maggiore has opened a Jewish-style deli with stacked sandwiches featuring house-cooked meats, a build-your-own bagel bar, a chopped Italian sub sandwich bar with a full coffee menu and egg creams. Across from the new PV Mall development.
12811 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, thedelicatessen.com
Formation Brewing
Roosevelt Row is now home to Formation Brewing, which features a taproom, craft kitchen and community vibes.
925 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, formationbrewing.com
Haan Korean BBQ
A variety of beef, including Wagyu ribeye, pork, chicken and veggie options, along with some good-looking appetizers at this new spot that opened in late August.
17149 Amhurst Dr., Fountain Hills, 480-272-7570
The Heritage @ Old Town
Look for an elevated breakfast and lunch dining experience In Buckeye.
409 Monroe Ave., Buckeye, heritageoldtown.com
Il Bosco Pizza
Pizzeria that started in Scottsdale has opened its fourth location, in Tempe, serving more than 25 wood-fired pies, salads and antipasti.
6434 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, ilboscopizza.com
New York Bagels N Bialys
A fourth location for this popular bagel shop that features bagels, bialys and a large breakfast menu along with a wide variety of deli sandwiches.
20567 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, nybagelsnbialys.com
Obon
CityScape in Downtown Phoenix marks the fourth location of Obon, where you can get sushi, sashimi, ramen and rice dishes, along with beer, wine, sake and cocktails.
2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, obonsushi.com
Old Town Pizza
A New York-style pizzeria has moved into the former Crisp location on Old Town Scottsdale’s Fifth Avenue.
7111 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, oldtownpizzascottsdale.com
The Original Arcadia Tavern
The Arcadia Tavern has reopened in the former Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers spot with a full lunch and dinner menu of sandwiches, salads and entrees, along with weekend brunch. They offer prime rib dinner on Friday and Saturday nights until they run out.
3950 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, arcadiatavernaz.com
Pepper Lunch
Japanese “fast-steak” chain (550 locations in 17 countries) debuts at University Gateway Building where guests cook their own steaks at the table. Signature dishes include beef pepper rice and chicken karaage curry.
951 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, pepperlunchrestaurants.com
Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill
This popular Mexican restaurant has opened a third location, in Arcadia. Look for carnitas tacos, barbacoa enchiladas, tamales and fajitas, as well as signature offerings like diablo eggs and vegetarian burritos. Beer wine and house-made margaritas available.
5031 N. 44th St., Phoenix, saltandlimeaz.com
Thanks A Brunch
Gilbert brunch eatery has opened a second location in Mesa, serving up breakfast burritos, eggs Benedict, French toast, waffles and sandwiches.
1853 S. Power Rd., Mesa, thanksabrunchaz.com
The Sandwich Spot
A California sandwich shop has opened its first Arizona location, featuring 29 sandwiches (some named after Arizona landmarks like Camelback Mountain) that can also be made with gluten-free bread.
1219 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, sandwichspotaz.com
Snowbird Ice Cream Co.
Founded by 21-year-old Izaak Wontorski, this sweet spot offers premium ice cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, Wisconsin.
16725 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, snowbirdicecream.com
Sparrow at The Trailhead
Sky Restaurant Concepts has opened an eatery featuring American eclectic fare with dishes like short rib ragu, seafood hot pot and crispy salt and vinegar fish and chips along with craft cocktails and a tidy wine list.
8156 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, sparrowtrailhead.com
Sweetgreen
This national chain brings “plant-forward, earth friendly food” to the Scottsdale Quarter. On the menu: healthy bowls, protein plates and salads.
15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, sweetgreen.com
Whiskey & Wings Sports Bar & Grill
A locally owned sports bar has moved into the Fat Willy’s location.
34406 N. Black Mountain Pkwy., Cave Creek, whiskeyandwingsaz.com
Willie’s Taco Joint
The Vib Hotel in Tempe is now home to the second location of Willie’s Taco Joint, serving nachos, tacos, burritos and margaritas in the lobby and at the rooftop bar.
511 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, wtjtempe.com
Yama Sushi House
This marks a fifth location for the local sushi restaurant that features sushi, sashimi, nigiri, noodle and rice dishes and specialty entrees.
718 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix, yamaunionhills.com
Zona Cantina & Cocina
A second location for this Mesa Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas and more that also has a limited sushi menu and happy hour specials.
832 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, zonacantina.com
Closing
After 13 years in Queen Creek, Casa de Mina has shut its doors.
Early Bird Vegan in Tempe has closed, but the owners are looking for a new location.
Fez in Downtown Phoenix has closed after two decades, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. No reason was given for the closure.
Frank & Lupe’s, a Scottsdale institution for more than 30 years, has shuttered and will be replaced by The Ponderosa House from the owner of Karsen’s Grill.
Fratelli la Bufala in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch has closed and will reopen as DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant.
The Genuine, flagship of Genuine Concepts (The Vig, The Womack, Campo Italian Bistro & Bar), has closed. According to The Genuine’s Instagram page, “an innovative and excellent local hospitality company will be buying the building from us and bringing an all-new concept to the ‘hood.”
The Market by Jennifer’s is no longer open for daily service. In early 2026, Jennifer Russo and Jason Asher will collaborate on a new venture, Hornbill, focusing on the cocktails and street food of Singapore.
The Quartz Lounge, a Downtown Phoenix favorite, has closed its doors after two years.
Tempe’s SakeBomber Sushi & Grill has shuttered after 18 years with no explanation.
