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A new place for coffee and a longer catch-up on Camelback. PRESS lists this location as coming soon; the announced celebration is October 17 and 18.
The Italian restaurant is planning a second location at Uptown Plaza. The reported target is late October; an exact opening day has not been confirmed.
Hi Noon Hospitality is planning a seafood market and dining concept on Camelback. Its reported December target is still a window rather than a fixed opening date.
An Italian chophouse from the group behind Bourbon & Bones is planned for High Street. The announced window is spring 2027; it is not yet a confirmed opening.
The family-run mobile coffee business is preparing its first permanent cafe at Central and Camelback. A January soft opening is the reported goal; a grand-opening day has not been announced.
Brick Road Coffee is preparing a Melrose cafe inside The Royale. Phoenix New Times reports a mid-October target for the brand’s third Valley location.
As of Oct 2, 2026: Chef Vivid “Gabby” Chu’s new supper club is announced for October 8. The sourced announcement describes lunch, dinner and bar service; check the operator for the final visit details.
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex has announced a Laveen location on Baseline Road. A fall opening is planned, but a specific day has not been established.
EggBred’s own location directory lists its Central Phoenix restaurant with operating hours and ordering options. This McDowell Road location is open for business.
Stray Cafe’s official site offers reservations for its dog-lounge experience on Virginia Avenue. Visitors can spend time with adoptable rescue dogs while enjoying a drink.
Luna Grill’s company announcement says its Dove Valley kitchen has opened. This is the Pointe17 location on West Dove Valley Road.
Firebirds lists its Phoenix Norterra location with hours, a menu and reservations. The Happy Valley Road restaurant is open for business.
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Family Field Day Frenzy takes over Chase Field in downtown Phoenix on August 29. Also downtown this month, WordCamp US runs August 16 to 19 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Source: KTARPhoenix ·
The Sleepy Whale opened in late July at 100 E. Camelback Road, Suite 160, pairing a craft beer bar with barbecue and bar food. Phoenix New Times named it one of the most exciting new restaurants now open in the city.
Source: Phoenix New TimesPhoenix ·
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life runs June 20 through September 20, 2026 in the Freeman Gallery on Level 1 of Arizona Science Center. The exhibition traces Child's path from Paris to her cookbook and television show, and includes 124 historical images, 28 period objects, 18 kitchen tools, a replica French Chef studio and a vintage camera station. The Science Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: Arizona Science CenterPhoenix ·
Kids Day at PhxArt lands Saturday, August 8 at Phoenix Art Museum with interactive art making and live performances. It is one of several indoor options this weekend: the Diamondbacks host the Dodgers at Chase Field Friday through Sunday, the U.S. Gymnastics Championships run Friday through Sunday at Mortgage Matchup Center, and First Friday Art Walk covers more than 70 galleries and venues Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.
Source: Visit PhoenixPhoenix ·
Harry & Izzy's, an American grill from the team behind the historic St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, is set to open in August at 12770 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix New Times reports the restaurant runs 8,300 square feet with an expansive bar and a patio overlooking the park. The menu features the shrimp cocktail the St. Elmo team is known for, along with steaks, seafood, salads and sandwiches. No exact opening date has been announced.
Source: Phoenix New TimesPhoenix ·
What Now Phoenix reports PRESS Coffee opens its 20th Valley location on Aug. 8 inside Sprouts' new corporate headquarters at 20700 N. 56th Street in north Phoenix. The 700-square-foot cafe seats 18 and is open to the public. During the Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 grand opening, the first 20 guests each day get a $5 PRESS gift card.
Source: What Now PhoenixPhoenix ·
Artlink's First Fridays Art Walk runs the first Friday of every month in downtown Phoenix, and August's lands on Friday, Aug. 7. Artlink says many venues are open free to the public each month, and posts a map of participating artists, businesses and galleries.
Source: Artlink PhoenixPhoenix ·
Top independently owned Phoenix restaurants are offering three-course, prix-fixe menus for $55-66, plus a one-night-only Chef's Week Dinner Series, through Aug. 9.
Source: Visit PhoenixPhoenix ·
The nation's top gymnasts compete at the Mortgage Matchup Center over four days: men's competition Aug. 6 and 8, women's Aug. 7 and 9, juniors in the afternoon and seniors in the evening. The event broadcasts live on NBC Sports, CNBC and Peacock.
Source: USA GymnasticsPhoenix ·
The Phoenix Mercury take on the New York Liberty at noon on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Mortgage Matchup Center downtown (201 E. Jefferson St.), with tickets starting around $20.
Source: WNBA.comPhoenix ·
Nadu, from acclaimed chef Sujan Sarkar, is his first Valley restaurant and just opened at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Source: PHOENIX magazinePhoenix ·
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 MarketPhoenix ·
Chula's 4th Valley location opened at Arizona Center, the first to add chicken and beef bulgogi bowls alongside its fresh-caught seafood.
Source: KTARPhoenix ·
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
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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 Arizona
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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
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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