Gilbert ·
Arizona's first Perry's Steakhouse is open in Gilbert
The 11,000-square-foot steakhouse opened at Northside at SanTan Village with 350 seats and Perry's Bar 79, its first Arizona location ever.
Source: KTAR NewsThe Valley Now archive
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Glendale ·
Picazzo's Healthy Italian is open on Happy Valley Rd
The Sedona-born chain's 7th Valley location opened in a 2,000-square-foot space with live plants and a parametric feature wall.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Scottsdale ·
Old Hollywood glamour is coming to Old Town Scottsdale
Drake's Hollywood is taking over the old Buca di Beppo space with red leather booths and Art Deco chandeliers across 8,000 square feet, its first Arizona location.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Chandler ·
Chandler Fashion Center is redoing its whole dining lineup
Macerich is redeveloping the south side near Harkins for the center's 25th anniversary. Johnny Rockets joins the food court in early 2026, with more names still to be revealed.
Source: KTAR NewsChandler ·
Seafood City is opening its first Arizona store in Chandler
The Filipino mega-store is landing at Chandler Fashion Square with grocery, bakery and in-house restaurants serving Pan-Asian dishes.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Chandler ·
Ted's Hot Dogs opened its second Arizona location here
The charcoal-grilled hot dog favorite picked Chandler for its second Arizona restaurant, bringing its toppings-and-sauces lineup to the East Valley.
Source: AZFamilyGilbert ·
Aftermath is opening a second Valley spot downtown
The bar and kitchen is bringing its second location to downtown Gilbert's Heritage District.
Source: KTAR News
Gilbert ·
Arizona's first Bojangles just opened in Gilbert
Cajun fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits landed at 3765 S. Val Vista Dr, with 1,000-1,500 guests expected on opening day, July 20.
Source: AZFamilyGilbert ·
Heritage Park broke ground with three new restaurants
The 10-acre project at the Heritage District's northwest corner will bring Ghost Donkey, Palma and Blue Sushi Sake Grill, plus 288 apartments and retail. First openings are expected in 2026.
Source: KTAR News
Glendale ·
Shops at the Cardinal is bringing 9 new tenants to Glendale
Swig, Senor Taco, Nautical Bowls, Starbucks, Bonchon and more broke ground at 91st Ave & Cardinals Way, near State Farm Stadium.
Source: Glendale IndependentGlendale ·
Thirsty Lion is building its largest Arizona restaurant here
The gastropub broke ground at Westgate on a 12,654-square-foot space seating up to 515 guests, at Entertainment and Sunrise boulevards.
Source: ABC15 ArizonaGlendale ·
Westgate just added eight new tenants
The entertainment district keeps expanding its lineup, with more restaurant space being marketed on top of the eight names already signed.
Source: AZ Big Media
Mesa ·
Three restaurants just opened under one roof downtown
Crust Concepts opened a culinary destination at The 233 in downtown Mesa, bringing Crust Simply Italian, Bombolino and The Nightingale into one building.
Source: Arizona Digital Free Press
Mesa ·
Downtown Mesa's dining scene keeps growing
Crust, Bombolino and the Nightingale Speakeasy just landed at the new Unscripted by Hyatt / The 233 Suites, with more concepts on the way.
Source: Select Mesa
Mesa ·
Local First Arizona is opening a food hall downtown
The nonprofit behind Arizona's local-business movement is bringing a food hall to downtown Mesa, adding to a stretch that keeps filling in.
Source: What Now PhoenixMesa ·
Restaurant Depot is opening a Mesa location this month
The restaurant-supply giant is landing in Mesa with bulk goods and commercial kitchen gear under one roof, open to the public as well as businesses.
Source: East Valley Tribune
Phoenix ·
Sprouts opened its flagship store at CityNorth
The new Sprouts Farmers Market at 20650 N 56th St opened July 24, a few minutes from Desert Ridge, anchoring the development that also holds the company's headquarters. Doors are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Source: Sprouts Farmers Market
Tempe ·
Six new restaurants are headed for Mill Avenue
Mill Avenue is filling back in. Culinary Gangster is taking the corner at Fifth Street, and RePUBLic is moving into the spaces just south of Sixth.
Source: Phoenix New TimesTempe ·
Novel Ice Cream is taking over the old House of Tricks
The scoop shop's fourth location is going into one of Tempe's most beloved former restaurant spaces, with a spring 2026 opening planned.
Source: Phoenix New Times
Tempe ·
The Melt just opened near ASU with a Wagyu-Angus smash burger
The World's Meltiest Burger landed at Novus Place July 17, with the first 100 guests getting one free on opening day.
Source: ABC15Tempe ·
A seafood restaurant is coming to The Watermark
Wood & Water is planned for The Watermark on the Tempe waterfront in fall 2026.
Source: Fabulous Arizona
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Buckeye ·
4 new eateries are locked in for Verrado Marketplace
OHSO Brewery, Paris Baguette, BJ's Restaurant and Chili's Grill & Bar all signed on, joining Target, In-N-Out and Sprouts at the growing marketplace.
Source: KTAR
Peoria ·
Someburros' newest Peoria location just opened
Someburros opened its 2nd Peoria spot at Lake Pleasant Towne Center, the chain's 19th Arizona restaurant since 1986.
Source: Peoria IndependentPhoenix ·
Chula Seafood's downtown flagship is open at Arizona Center
Chula's 4th Valley location opened at Arizona Center, the first to add chicken and beef bulgogi bowls alongside its fresh-caught seafood.
Source: KTAR