The Valley Now archive
912 dated briefs from across the Phoenix Valley. Older stories preserve what was reported at the time; opening details can change.
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
The charcoal-grilled hot dog favorite picked Chandler for its second Arizona restaurant, bringing its toppings-and-sauces lineup to the East Valley.
Source: AZFamily
Gilbert ·
The bar and kitchen is bringing its second location to downtown Gilbert's Heritage District.
Source: KTAR News
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 ·
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 ·
Swig, Senor Taco, Nautical Bowls, Starbucks, Bonchon and more broke ground at 91st Ave & Cardinals Way, near State Farm Stadium.
Source: Glendale IndependentGlendale ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
Updated October 9, 2026: Novel Ice Cream’s own locations page lists its downtown Tempe shop at 21 E. Fifth St. as opening in fall 2026. That replaces the spring 2026 target in our earlier brief. No exact opening day or operating hours are posted for Tempe, so treat it as coming soon and check the operator’s page before planning a visit.
Source: Novel Ice Cream
Tempe ·
The World's Meltiest Burger landed at Novus Place July 17, with the first 100 guests getting one free on opening day.
Source: ABC15Tempe ·
Wood & Water is planned for The Watermark on the Tempe waterfront in fall 2026.
Source: Fabulous Arizona
Buckeye ·
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 opened its 2nd Peoria spot at Lake Pleasant Towne Center, the chain's 19th Arizona restaurant since 1986.
Source: Peoria IndependentPhoenix ·
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
Queen Creek ·
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: KTAR
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
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