Opening Bourbon & Bones Scottsdale-based Square One Concepts has opened a third location of its upscale steakhouse at 83 Marketplace with striking views of Sunrise Mountain Preserve. 24985 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, bourbonandbones.com Brunch Problems As the name suggests, you’ll find brunch fare here that includes strawberry waffles, fish and grits and bacon and eggs. If you’re feeling splurgy, order up a chicken fried lobster tail. 2603 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-248-3864 Chickii A new...
Opening Brekky Brunch A new breakfast spot featuring chicken fried steak and eggs and a build-your-own breakfast option has opened in the former Biscuits location. 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, 480-899-0758 BYOV The folks from Nana’s Kitchen have opened a sports bar with a plant-based menu and mocktails. 777 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, azbyov.com Caliente Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos and bowls, quesadillas and breakfast offerings abound at Caliente’s second location. 1855 W. Deer Valley...
Opening Bagel Daddies Christopher Fregozo hand-rolls, boils and then bakes his bagels for a tidy menu of really good-looking bagel sandwiches. 1736 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, bageldaddiesaz.com b.bq Chicken This new-to-market Korean fried chicken joint features hand-brushed and hand-battered chicken that promises to be crispier and juicier than anything you’ve tasted to date. 1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, bbqchicken.com Big Chicken Lots of chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads and sides to choose from at Hall of...
Opening Acqua Di’ Mare Mediterranean restaurant with tableside cooking, indoor and outdoor dining and an emphasis on seafood, has opened in downtown Chandler. 106 S. Oregon St., Chandler, acquadimare.us Angie’s Lobster The folks at Salad and Go have opened a Tempe branch of their lobster drive-through concept. They also serve breakfast with and without lobster. 835 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, angieslobster.com Arboleda Coastal Mediterranean fare at Scottsdale Quarter in an open concept dining room with...
Openings Barro’s Pizza After 20 years, the Chandler branch of this family-owned, made-to-order pizza restaurant is moving to a bigger space in Las Tiendas Village. They also dish up wings, sandwiches, pasta and salads. 2935 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, barrospizza.com BJ’s Brewhouse This national chain offers 48 beers on tap and a full menu, featuring everything from salads and pizzas to burgers and tacos. 14950 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, bjsrestaurants.com Cartel Roasting Co. Desert...
Openings Ah-wok-tukee Asian Cuisine Clever name for a new Ahwatukee restaurant serving up egg foo young, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein and other favorites. 1420 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, ah-wok-tukee.com Angie’s Lobster Home of the $9.99 lobster meal opens a third Valley location. 1901 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, angieslobster.com Black Rock Coffee Stop by for your favorite coffee drink or smoothie at Black Rock’s newest location in Mesa. 1458 S. Signal Butte Rd.,...
Openings 85°C Bakery Café Look for breads, cakes, sweet treats and sea salt coffee at this new to Arizona franchise next to 99 Ranch Market in Chandler. 1912 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 85cbakerycafe.com Artichoke Basille’s Pizza New York-based pizzeria opens a third Valley location at Desert Ridge Marketplace, featuring eight pizza varieties, slices and “not pizza” starters and entrees. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, artichokepizza.com Barstool Scottsdale Sports bar inspired by the Barstool Sports website...
Add these buzzy newcomers to your to-dine list.
Add these buzzy newcomers to your to-dine list.
Bodega Opening Angry Chickz California-based Nashville hot chicken chain lands in Glendale. If you choose the hottest level, you must sign a waiver. 5130 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, angrychickz.com Ay, Chabela Chubasco Taco’s Andrew and Nick Renteria and Sam Olguin of Killer Whale Sex Club have opened a Mexican seafood eatery. Look for swordfish, halibut and charred octopus tacos. 719 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, aychabelaphx.com Black Rifle Coffee Veteran-founded coffee company has opened a free-standing...
From EVO owner Nick Neuman and his partners Lee Baron, Randy Feldman and Dominic Scappaticci comes a chic, floral fantasy in the heart of Tempe. I have been wondering for years if EVO in Old Town Scottsdale would ever expand and open another location, and when I received an invitation to try Society by EVO, I happily accepted. Located in the Cornerstone Plaza strip mall near Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, to say the space...
Opening Bamboo Asian Kitchen This new spot at Christown Spectrum Mall has all your favorite Asian dishes to go or dine in. 1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix, bambooasiankitchenaz.com Belly A popular Phoenix restaurant sets up shop at Epicenter, featuring a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine and drinks. 3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, 480-500 6464, bellyphx.com Big’s American Sports Bar & Grill Belly up to the bar and watch your favorite sports teams and choose...
Opened Angie’s Lobster If you’re in the market for a lobster roll on the fly, Angie’s Lobster drive-thru has opened its first location in Mesa. 2848 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa, angieslobster.com Anoche Cantina This Latin-inspired restaurant by day and night club after dark is Tempe’s newest hot spot. 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, anochecantina.com Backyard Taco Queen Creek now has a branch of Backyard Taco featuring tacos, quesadillas, chorreadas, tostadas, burritos, bowls and papas...
All the news that’s fit to nosh. So You Think You Can Eat?: You might want to come with an empty stomach to Macayo’s Mexican Food Chimi Challenge. From now until September 16, you can put your chimichanga love to the test for $30 with Macayo’s five-pound chimi, filled with your choice of chicken or beef, refried beans and rice. Those brave enough to take on the challenge have just 20 minutes to power through...
Opening Beirut Market A Middle Eastern market featuring daily lunch and dinner dishes along with fresh produce, desserts and groceries has opened in the Rose Garden Center. 21043 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 602-675-0647 Caffé Vita Seattle’s leading independent coffee roaster sets up shop in Arizona. 509 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, caffevita.com Chick-A-Dee This new Thai restaurant specializes in chicken and rice dishes topped with cucumber, cilantro and a choice of sauces. 49 W. Thomas...