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Arcadia Tavern reopens, replacing popular Phoenix sports bar

By Tirion Boan

Sep 11, 2025

Where one sports bar closes, another opens in its place.

Chef Joey Maggiore opens new deli and bagel bar

By Tirion Boan

Sep 10, 2025

Fresh bagels, custom cream cheese and nostalgic sweets are on the menu at the Maggiore family's newest restaurant.

Full table of dishes and drinks from Catch.

This highly anticipated seafood restaurant is opening in Scottsdale

By Sara Crocker

Sep 10, 2025

Catch plans to make a splash at Scottsdale Fashion Square later this month. Here's what to expect.

Chris Bianco's award-winning Italian restaurant returns to former home

By Sara Crocker

Sep 9, 2025

Tratto closed its downtown Phoenix space in August. Now, the upscale Italian eatery is back in its original location.

Little O's Arcadia gets a funky refresh as a Mexican cantina

By Sara Crocker

Sep 9, 2025

In June, Little O's closed for a "full remodel." A colorful, artist-inspired bar and restaurant will replace it this fall.

Veteran restaurateur crafts new concept for Gilbert

By Shoshana Leon

Sep 8, 2025

“I have family, friends and roots in Gilbert,” says owner Charles Barber Jr. Now, he's planting a new restaurant downtown.

Coffee mug and cinnamon roll at Toasted Owl Cafe.

Toasted Owl Cafe prepares to land in a new Valley neighborhood

By Sara Crocker

Sep 8, 2025

The Flagstaff staple opened in uptown in 2023. Soon, a second location will bring its brunch menu to Phoenix diners.

The Genuine abruptly closed as owners focus on their 'core brand'

By Cheyla Daverman

Sep 5, 2025

The restaurant served customers in uptown Phoenix for three years, until it shut on short notice this week.

Longtime Valley Mexican restaurant opens new location in Arcadia

By Tirion Boan

Sep 5, 2025

The local restaurant is mixing up margaritas in a third Valley spot.

9 new restaurants and food options are coming to Goodyear’s GSQ

By TJ L'Heureux

Sep 4, 2025

Restaurants and grocers are flooding into Goodyear's new downtown hub. Here's which spots are open and what's coming soon.

This downtown Phoenix 'gem of a bar' is closing. How to make one last visit

By Sara Crocker

Sep 3, 2025

The dual-concept cocktail destination has served creative sips for over two years and earned a mountain of awards.

These 10 Phoenix restaurants are now closed

By Tirion Boan

Sep 3, 2025

A midtown brunch spot, a Tempe sushi bar and a family-run Mesa staple all said goodbye last month.

A modern building that looks like an Aztec temple.

Fry’s Electronics store in Phoenix set to be demolished this month

By Benjamin Leatherman

Sep 2, 2025

Officials have issued the demolition permit to tear down the beloved Aztec-themed big-box store.

New restaurant from Sam Fox to open in Scottsdale this fall

By Sara Crocker

Sep 2, 2025

“Part timeless American brasserie, part French daydream,” the new eatery joins Scottsdale Fashion Square's dining options.

Popular sushi and ramen bar rolls into downtown Phoenix

By Sara Crocker

Sep 2, 2025

The Tucson-based Japanese restaurant will replace Trapper's Sushi Co. this fall.

A new beer and wine bar is bubbling up in Sunnyslope

By Sara Crocker

Sep 1, 2025

Two brothers and self-described "architecture nerds" hope to turn a classic midcentury building into a community hub.

Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here's a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 30, 2025

“Shady Park was a place that can never be recreated." EDM hotspot remembered by adoring fans.

Iconic Scottsdale art gallery closes Saturday after more than 30 years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 28, 2025

The staple of downtown Scottsdale’s art scene and haven for student and local artists will shut its doors this week.

6 Valley Filiberto's locations reopen after abrupt closures

By Sara Crocker

Aug 28, 2025

Earlier this summer, eight Valley locations of the late-night spot shut down. Now, most are back to serving burritos.

Longtime Tempe sushi bar says goodbye after a final weekend

By Tirion Boan

Aug 28, 2025

The restaurant has served customers in Tempe for 18 years. Here's how to visit for one last time.

Openings & Closings

Scottsdale restaurateur to open new eatery in iconic space

Scottsdale staple Frank & Lupe's has closed

Openings & Closings

Scottsdale restaurateur to open new eatery in iconic space

Scottsdale staple Frank & Lupe's has closed

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