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Meet Sophia’s, a new brunch spot coming to midtown
Restaurants

Meet Sophia’s, a new brunch spot coming to midtown

By Preslie HirschDecember 3, 2025

Brothers behind many Valley favorites are teaming up to open a fresh morning restaurant.

Iconic steakhouse Durant’s announces reopening date
Restaurants

Iconic steakhouse Durant’s announces reopening date

By Tirion BoanDecember 3, 2025

After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it’s getting ready to reopen.

The 7 most exciting new restaurant openings of November
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The 7 most exciting new restaurant openings of November

By Tirion BoanDecember 2, 2025

Last month brought a new steakhouse and cocktail bar to Phoenix, a pizzeria and arcade to Tempe and a fine-dining restaurant to Gilbert.

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People lounging on a lawn of a bungalow house in Phoenix.
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Popular coffee truck team finds a permanent home downtown

By Sara CrockerDecember 1, 2025

Fans of the roving truck will soon be able to enjoy seasonal sips and bites at an all-day cafe near Roosevelt Row.

A group stands at a ribbon cutting.
Restaurants

8 new restaurants to join Mesa’s Mekong Plaza

By Sara CrockerNovember 24, 2025

After over three years, the Mekong Plaza expansion is complete. Here’s what’s moving in.

Prescott restaurateur to open 3 new concepts in Phoenix
Restaurants

Prescott restaurateur to open 3 new concepts in Phoenix

By Tirion BoanNovember 24, 2025

A new Italian restaurant, a pizzeria and a cocktail lounge are set to debut next year.

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Take a look inside downtown’s hot new steakhouse and martini bar
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Take a look inside downtown’s hot new steakhouse and martini bar

By Brigette DobyNovember 21, 2025

The long-awaited restaurant and hidden cocktail lounge are now open in downtown Phoenix. Here’s a peek inside.

Retro Scottsdale bar brings pinball and pizza to Tempe
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Retro Scottsdale bar brings pinball and pizza to Tempe

By Georgann YaraNovember 17, 2025

With pizza slices and creative cocktails on the menu, the new spot lands in Tempe this week.

record store
Features

Phoenix record store’s new owner wants to build a ‘vinyl village.’ Here’s what that means

By Amy YoungNovember 14, 2025

Josh ‘Breezy’ Briese puts a new spin on a storied midtown spot.

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Valley seafood staple to open restaurant in downtown Phoenix
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Valley seafood staple to open restaurant in downtown Phoenix

By Sara CrockerNovember 13, 2025

Fresh fish, poke bowls and tuna melts are coming to Arizona Center.

6 new restaurants are coming soon to Mill Avenue
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6 new restaurants are coming soon to Mill Avenue

By Sara CrockerNovember 12, 2025

A pizzeria, burger bar and bakery have made their Tempe debut. Six more restaurants are on the way.

Long-awaited steakhouse, martini bar to open in downtown Phoenix this month
Restaurants

Long-awaited steakhouse, martini bar to open in downtown Phoenix this month

By Tirion BoanNovember 12, 2025

With buzz building for over a year, the new restaurant and hidden bar are ready to open their doors.

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Owners of Stroll Coffee at their coffee cart.
Shops & Markets

With ‘mad scientist’ brews, mobile coffee cart plants roots in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerNovember 11, 2025

The popular pop up’s owners apply their bar know-how to coffee and tea. The results are wild.

Trader Joe’s opens in new Valley city
Shops & Markets

Trader Joe’s opens in new Valley city

By Tirion BoanNovember 7, 2025

Shoppers can now find all the seasonal snacks, freezer staples and affordable wine closer to home.

Salt & Straw starts scooping at new Phoenix ice cream shop
Shops & Markets

Salt & Straw starts scooping at new Phoenix ice cream shop

By Itzia Crespo and OthersNovember 7, 2025

The new shop is the Oregon-based ice cream company’s third Valley location.

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A platter of tacos and salsas.
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Gadzooks team closes Phoenix restaurant, making way for new taco shop

By Sara CrockerNovember 6, 2025

A pop up and ‘passion project’ for Aaron Pool is finally getting a permanent home in Arcadia.

Woman stands behind host stand at Roman God of Fire.
Restaurants

Filthy Animal team and celebrity chef to open ‘theatrical’ Tempe restaurant

By Sara CrockerNovember 5, 2025

Pretty Decent Concepts is known for its over-the-top restaurants and bars. Now, they’ve teamed up with an acclaimed Italian chef.

The al pastor tacos at Ghett'Yo' Tacos.
Restaurants

These 14 Phoenix restaurants are now closed

By Tirion BoanNovember 4, 2025

Two doughnut shops, two barbecue restaurants and 10 other Valley eateries are now closed.

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The 7 most exciting new restaurants that opened in October
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The 7 most exciting new restaurants that opened in October

By Tirion BoanNovember 3, 2025

Across the Valley, new eateries opened with acclaimed chefs, unique design and creative menus. Here’s where to start.

View of dining room and bar at Cowboy Seafood.
Restaurants

Ribs, sushi and a martini? Cowboy Seafood will have it all

By Sara CrockerNovember 3, 2025

Chef Christopher Collins is bringing a new smoke-and-surf restaurant to midtown Phoenix.

Downtown Phoenix gastropub to close after 13 years
Restaurants

Downtown Phoenix gastropub to close after 13 years

By Sara CrockerOctober 29, 2025

The longtime destination for beer and wings will say goodbye this week. Here’s how to visit one last time.

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PoNy's Miches owners in front of downtown building.
Restaurants

West Valley Mexican spot expands into iconic downtown space

By Sara CrockerOctober 28, 2025

With a larger spot, the owners plan to expand their menu and pay homage to the former restaurant.

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