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With Born & Bred, this Arizona restaurateur celebrates home

By Sara Crocker

Jul 19, 2023

For his newest restaurant, Charles Barber pays homage to Arizona, its history and his own. Here's a look at the concept landing in Scottsdale this fall.

Thousands sign petition opposing plans for Bottled Blonde in downtown Gilbert

By Sara Crocker

Jul 13, 2023

Some Gilbert residents question whether Bottled Blonde is right for its historic downtown.

Porter Barn Wood to open a European-inspired coffee shop and cafe this summer

By Nikki Michelle Charnstrom

Jul 10, 2023

The coffee shop will double as a showroom for Porter Barn Wood, inviting customers to take a look inside and enjoy breakfast or lunch.

Meet the 2 sisters behind Sorelle, a pop-up bakery and sandwich shop in Phoenix

By Rudri Patel

Jul 7, 2023

Two sisters are bringing a taste of their Italian heritage and Long Island childhood to Phoenix.

Chicken N Pickle readies to open in Glendale

By Sara Crocker

Jun 29, 2023

A sports entertainment restaurant that combines two of America's favorite things — pickleball and chicken — is set to open its first Arizona location this summer.

“Top Chef” alum Fabio Viviani brings bite-sized desserts to the Valley

By Rudri Patel

Jun 26, 2023

A "Top Chef" alum and two local franchisees have teamed up to bring tiny desserts to the Valley.

Meet the barbecue “Brady Bunch” taking over a beloved Cave Creek smokehouse

By Sara Crocker

Jun 23, 2023

A new family has stepped up to the smoker in Cave Creek, opening Cryin’ Coyote BBQ in the former home of Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue.

New barbecue restaurants are popping up around Phoenix. Here are 3 to try soon

By Sara Crocker

Jun 23, 2023

July 4 may be the most popular barbecue holiday of the year, but no one said you’ve got to be the one working the coals. Satisfy your carnivore cravings with two new, and one soon-to-arrive, spots around Phoenix.

Bottled Blonde announces plans for 2-story Gilbert restaurant and bar

By Tirion Boan

Jun 21, 2023

Bottled Blonde, the popular sports bar and nightlife hub in Scottsdale, is bringing a double-decker location to Gilbert.

A wave of new restaurants and bars is making a splash in downtown Mesa

By Georgann Yara

Jun 20, 2023

New restaurants, bars and food businesses are flooding into downtown Mesa. Here's a look at what's coming soon.

Simple Machine Brewing Co.’s new Glendale taproom opens this weekend

By Sara Crocker

Jun 14, 2023

European-inspired coffee shop and wine bar to open in Scottsdale this summer

By Rudri Patel

Jun 12, 2023

A coffee shop by day and wine bar at night, ZINGARA plans to bring European flair to Scottsdale.

First Taste: Stop by for a slice of nostalgia at Night Owl

By Tirion Boan

Jun 9, 2023

With pizza, wings, beer and pinball, Night Owl serves nostalgia by the slice.

The Backyard restaurant and nightlife hub plans first Arizona location

By Rudri Patel

May 23, 2023

The Backyard, a concept from the team behind Sandbar, RnR, Bevvy and Bottled Blonde, is set to open its first location in Arizona.

Élephante, a coastal Italian Restaurant from LA, is coming to Scottsdale

By Sara Crocker

May 19, 2023

Scottdale Fashion Square’s south wing redevelopment will include up to five new restaurants. Élephante is the first to be announced.

Fate Brewing Co. expands with new Phoenix brewpub

By Tiffany Acosta

May 12, 2023

A third location of the popular Valley brewery is opening along Seventh Street in Phoenix.

Farmers' market favorite Fluffy Cakes lands in Chandler this spring

By Rudri Patel

May 3, 2023

Fluffy Cakes, a farmers' market vendor who specializes in Japanese-style pancakes, is opening a storefront this spring.

Cubanitas Kitchen to open a new Glendale restaurant

By Cassie Brucci

May 2, 2023

From food truck to Phoenix restaurant, Cubanitas Kitchen is on the move again. A new Glendale restaurant is set to open soon.

With a New Name and Location, Squarz Bakery Continues Its Mission to ‘Inspire Joy’

By Cassie Brucci

Apr 26, 2023

While owner Steven Gerner plans to eventually rename his company's locations in Tempe and Scottsdale, he decided to start with the newest bakery in Mesa.

Arizona Wilderness to Open a Third Valley Brewery and Restaurant

By Cassie Brucci

Apr 24, 2023

The space will be home to the company's brewing operations along with a new restaurant and taproom.

New Restaurant Alert

Bar Cena to open this month in former taproom

Samsara takes over former Bliss ReBAR

New Restaurant Alert

Bar Cena to open this month in former taproom

Samsara takes over former Bliss ReBAR

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