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Matcha House plans late summer opening near downtown Phoenix
Matcha House is preparing to open near downtown Phoenix in late August or early September. Owner Rocio Sheyko is returning to the cafe business after previously operating Matcha Grove in Gilbert.
Urban Golf Performance plans first Arizona center in Scottsdale
Urban Golf Performance has listed a Scottsdale facility as coming soon. The center would be the company's first in Arizona and would combine golf instruction, fitness, recovery, club fitting and club building.
Nest Home & Co. plans second Arizona boutique in East Mesa
Nest Home & Co. is preparing a new boutique at 3515 S. Ellsworth Rd. in Mesa. Owners Tyler and Travy Williams are aiming to open during the first week of October.
Meadows Mart plans convenience store in north Phoenix
Meadows Mart is planned for 4601 N. 12th St. in Phoenix. A liquor license filing names Manav Pravinbhai Patel as the owner and seeks permission to sell beer and wine.
Rochelle Daniel plans two new Flagstaff restaurants for September
Chef Rochelle Daniel is preparing Pompette and Little Rich Girl at 101 N. Leroux St. in downtown Flagstaff. Both concepts are expected to open in mid September.
Charlee Rose Coffee plans second Gilbert cafe
Charlee Rose Coffee is preparing a second Gilbert location at 18318 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 102. Owners Brandy Grice and Brianna Grice have signed the lease, with construction expected to take about six months.
PRESS Coffee sets August 2026 opening for CityNorth cafe
PRESS Coffee is building a Phoenix cafe at 20555 N. 56th St. inside CityNorth. The August 2026 opening would add to the company's 19 Valley locations.
The Rush Funplex plans southeast Mesa entertainment center
The Rush Funplex has plans for an indoor entertainment center near Ellsworth Road and Warner Road in southeast Mesa. The project would be the company's second planned Arizona site after a Goodyear location already in development.
Sabor and Beer planned near Desert Sky Mall
Sabor and Beer is planned for 2270 N 75th Avenue, Suite 101, across from Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix. The restaurant and bar is tied to a newly submitted liquor license application.
ALDI plans new stores in Phoenix and Mesa
ALDI is preparing stores at 7830 N 12th Street in Phoenix and 4433 E Main Street in Mesa. Both locations are former 99 Cents Only Stores sites purchased by the grocer in early June.
La Chona sports bar planned for West Indian School Road
La Chona is under construction at 3208 W Indian School Road in Phoenix. Owner Raquel Diaz is aiming for a September opening with beer, cocktails and karaoke.
QuikTrip plans site near Interstate 17 in north Phoenix
A new QuikTrip is planned along West Sonoran Desert Drive near Interstate 17. The location is tied to a city liquor license application and would sell beer and wine along with fuel and convenience store items.
NADU plans second restaurant at Desert Ridge Marketplace
Michelin starred chef Sujan Sarkar is bringing NADU to 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix. The regional Indian restaurant has not announced an opening date.
Motor Vault plans Peoria garage condos for late 2027
Motor Vault is planning 56 climate controlled garage suites near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Pinnacle Peak Road in Peoria. The company is targeting an opening around October 2027 if the schedule holds.
Hudson House adds PV restaurant to its 2027 Arizona plans
Hudson House is planned for PV at the former Paradise Valley Mall site at 4568 E. Cactus Road. It is the brand's second Arizona restaurant planned for 2027, along with a downtown Gilbert location at Heritage Park.
Cien Agaves plans August opening in Chandler
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila is preparing a Chandler restaurant at 900 N. 54th Street. The Scottsdale based taco and tequila bar will make the site its second Valley location.
Spitz plans a Buckeye restaurant on Roosevelt Street
Spitz Mediterranean Street Grill is preparing a Buckeye location at 20640 W. Roosevelt St. The restaurant is listed as coming soon, with no opening date announced.
7 Brew Coffee plans another Mesa location on Power Road
7 Brew Coffee is planning a Mesa location at 5207 S. Power Road. The site is expected to use a former Jack in the Box near Power and Ray roads.
Arizona resorts cut summer prices for residents with state ID
Arizona residents can use a state ID for summer discounts at several Phoenix area resorts. Some offers lower nightly rates, waive fees, or add resort credits, while day passes give locals a cheaper way to use pools and lake activities.
Zeitouna plans July opening in Mesa with Lebanese and regional dishes
Zeitouna is scheduled to open in July at 3515 S. Ellsworth Road in Mesa. The family run restaurant will serve Lebanese food with dishes from Iraq, Syria, southern Turkey, Greece and nearby parts of the region.
Greater Phoenix Asian community fundraiser includes Chinese civic networks
A Greater Phoenix Asian community fundraiser brought together Chandler-area civic figures and Chinese community networks. The item is useful for readers following Chinese participation in local politics.
Phoenix Chinese talent pageant names winners and community guests
The Phoenix Chinese talent pageant announced winners and drew leaders from Chinese associations, Chinese schools, senior groups, business groups and local civic offices.
Arizona Chinese community spring calendar lists New Year events
Arizona Chinese News compiled a spring calendar for Phoenix-area Chinese community groups, schools, temples, restaurants and cultural organizers. The list gives families a single place to track Lunar New Year, school and association events.
Phoenix Chinese community lines up fall performances and Phoenix Night
The Phoenix Chinese community calendar highlighted an overseas Chinese federation fall gathering, youth talent performances, a Chinese American documentary reception and the 18th Phoenix Night benefit show.