The Valley Now archive
815 dated briefs from across the Phoenix Valley. Older stories preserve what was reported at the time; opening details can change.
Buckeye ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
A fresh trio of dining spots is signed for the downtown core as the restaurant boom keeps rolling through central Phoenix.
Source: KTAR NewsPhoenix ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 Report
Scottsdale ·
The Hollywood-favorite steakhouse is opening its first Arizona location with an exclusive beef partnership with the legendary Four Sixes Ranch.
Source: Scottsdale.comScottsdale ·
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 Hospitality Group's first Arizona restaurant will serve shareable plates inspired by Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan.
Source: The Scottsdale Scoop
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 ·
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 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
Buckeye ·
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 News
Queen Creek ·
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 ·
Private development in the downtown core is booming, with restaurants, retail and gathering spaces stacking up along Ocotillo Road.
Source: Queen Creek TribuneQueen Creek ·
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 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 ·
A groundbreaking was held for the two new locations at the growing shopping center, with more tenants on the way.
Source: KTAR News
Buckeye ·
A new $45 million shopping center is planned for the neighborhood, anchored by its first grocery store. A long-requested win for the northwest side of town.
Source: ABC15 Arizona
Phoenix ·
The team behind Chandler's Feringhee opened Nadu at Desert Ridge Marketplace in late June, moving from Hyderabad biryani to Kerala curries to Goan coastal plates. Chef Sujan Sarkar holds a Michelin star for his Chicago restaurant Indienne.
Source: Phoenix New Times
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