Queen Creek ·
The Switchyard just landed 4 more tenants
Bamboo Sushi, ROOM and PORCH, Zara Nail Bar and Edward Jones signed on, joining Postino, Shake Shack and Snooze at the district's first phase.
Source: KTARThe Valley Now archive
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Scottsdale ·
Din Tai Fung's first Arizona location is open in Scottsdale
The Michelin-recognized dumpling house landed at Scottsdale Fashion Square: 10,000 sq ft, a dumpling viewing kitchen, 340 seats and a full bar.
Source: ABC15 Arizona
Surprise ·
Elevate Trampoline Park just opened in Surprise
The new jump, bounce and birthday-party destination opened July 8 with trampolines, an air bag jump deck, and group event space.
Source: GlobeNewswire
Buckeye ·
Sprouts opens its new Verrado-area store this week
Grand opening weekend runs Friday through Sunday at 20975 W. Roosevelt St. The first 200 shoppers on Friday and Saturday get a reusable tote, and the first 400 on Friday get a long-stem rose.
Source: The Shelby Report
Peoria ·
Crust Simply Italian is opening in Peoria, speakeasy included
The 2026 opening will pair the Valley Italian favorite with a high-end speakeasy as downtown Peoria's revitalization keeps stacking up wins.
Source: Peoria Chamber of CommercePeoria ·
Flower Child is expanding to Peoria
The Arizona-born healthy-eats brand from Fox Restaurant Concepts is opening in Peoria as part of a three-city West Valley expansion.
Source: KTAR NewsPeoria ·
Jefferson House brings a 7,000 sq ft food-and-events hub downtown
The community entertainment concept broke ground last fall and is expected to open in fall 2026 with food venues, retail, artisan pop-ups and gathering space.
Source: Peoria Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix ·
Three new restaurants are headed to downtown Phoenix
A fresh trio of dining spots is signed for the downtown core as the restaurant boom keeps rolling through central Phoenix.
Source: KTAR NewsPhoenix ·
Grandioso brings neighborhood pizza to Grand Avenue
Pizzaiolo Justin Piazza opened his casual pizza joint at 1229 Grand Ave in downtown Phoenix on July 15, part of a summer wave of new spots across the Valley.
Source: Mouth by Southwest
Phoenix ·
Heard Museum's Alaskan village exhibit runs through August
The Heard Museum built a full Alaskan village for its Molly of Denali experience: a replica bush plane, a snow machine, a snowshoe maze, and real sled dogs. It's included with regular admission through August 30.
Source: KJZZPhoenix ·
IKEA is bringing a small-format store to Phoenix
The one-level store will carry more than 23,000 home furnishing items for immediate take-away, a first-of-its-kind format for the Valley.
Source: ABC15 ArizonaPhoenix ·
Sprouts opens its new Phoenix flagship this month
The hometown grocer's new flagship is one of four Valley stores opening by the end of July, with grand-opening giveaways for early shoppers.
Source: The Shelby ReportScottsdale ·
BOA Steakhouse lands at Scottsdale Waterfront
The Hollywood-favorite steakhouse is opening its first Arizona location with an exclusive beef partnership with the legendary Four Sixes Ranch.
Source: Scottsdale.comScottsdale ·
Texas favorite il Bracco picks Scottsdale for its first out-of-state move
The beloved Dallas-born Italian restaurant chose Scottsdale for its first expansion outside Texas, joining a wave of marquee names opening across town.
Source: Scottsdale.comScottsdale ·
Starfish brings 70 coastal Asian plates to Hayden and Via de Ventura
Starfish Hospitality Group's first Arizona restaurant will serve shareable plates inspired by Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan.
Source: The Scottsdale ScoopSurprise ·
Flower Child is coming to Surprise
The healthy-eats favorite is planning a Surprise location as part of its West Valley expansion, with openings rolling out from late 2026.
Source: KTAR News
Surprise ·
Someburros' first Surprise location is open on Cactus Road
The family-owned Sonoran favorite opened at 16487 W. Cactus Road near Loop 303 earlier this year, its first restaurant in the city.
Source: What Now PhoenixSurprise ·
A Whole Foods Market is planned for Waddell and Sarival
A permit application is in for a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods at the southeast corner of Waddell Road and Sarival Avenue, right across from Costco.
Source: KTAR News
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Buckeye ·
In-N-Out and Raising Cane's sign on at Buckeye Commons West
Both are among the businesses expected to open at the new center in 2026, part of the wave of retail deals landing along the I-10 corridor.
Source: KTAR NewsQueen Creek ·
Shake Shack, Postino and Snooze headline The Switchyard
The new district along Ocotillo Road brings 48,000 square feet of restaurants, retail and office space in its first phase, with Bamboo Sushi and more also announced. Opening is targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
Source: AZFamilyQueen Creek ·
$200 million in projects is powering downtown Queen Creek
Private development in the downtown core is booming, with restaurants, retail and gathering spaces stacking up along Ocotillo Road.
Source: Queen Creek TribuneQueen Creek ·
Rusty Buckle Saloon takes over Ellsworth and Ocotillo
The long-vacant building on the northwest corner is being transformed into a country-themed venue aiming for a mid-2026 debut.
Source: Queen Creek TribuneQueen Creek ·
The Perch brings a brewery and 62,000 square feet of hangout space
The project on Muniz Street will include a brewery, retail and restaurant space, and is expected to open by the end of 2026.
Source: Queen Creek TribuneBuckeye ·
Panera and Starbucks break ground at Buckeye Commons
A groundbreaking was held for the two new locations at the growing shopping center, with more tenants on the way.
Source: KTAR News