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 MesaThe Valley Now archive
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1069 dated briefs from across the Phoenix Valley. Older stories preserve what was reported at the time; opening details can change.
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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 now lists a fall 2026 opening for downtown Tempe
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 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
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: KTAR
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 CommercePhoenix ·
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.com