Black Rock Coffee Bar is preparing openings in Glendale, Chandler and Prescott Valley. The first shop is expected in June, with two more planned for July.
Atashi Yokocho is planned for The Sydney at 7339 E. McDonald Drive in Scottsdale. The Japanese inspired dining project is expected to open in 2028 with about 15 restaurant concepts.
Luna Grill expects to open at least three more restaurants in the Phoenix area before the end of 2026. The planned locations include Tempe, Avondale and north Phoenix.
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Black Rock Coffee Bar is preparing openings in Glendale, Chandler and Prescott Valley. The first shop is expected in June, with two more planned for July.
Atashi Yokocho is planned for The Sydney at 7339 E. McDonald Drive in Scottsdale. The Japanese inspired dining project is expected to open in 2028 with about 15 restaurant concepts.
Luna Grill expects to open at least three more restaurants in the Phoenix area before the end of 2026. The planned locations include Tempe, Avondale and north Phoenix.
Grandioso is planned for 1227 Grand Ave in Phoenix, with Justin Piazza aiming for a summer opening. The bar focused restaurant will serve several pizza styles along with drinks, wings, appetizers and panino sandwiches.
Angry Crab Shack is opening a new restaurant at 3033 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler. The June 11 celebration will include a spicy wing contest, children's activities and local nonprofit support.
Project LeanNation Lake Pleasant is under construction at 9785 W. Happy Valley Road in Peoria and is waiting on final city approvals. Kyle and Courtney Bridges plan to offer prepared meals, body scans, and nutrition coaching from the new shop.
Crust Simply Italian is considering future restaurants in Avondale and Surprise. The Arizona brand has already opened in Peoria this year and is still moving ahead with its Mesa project at The Grid.
Wagyu House is planning a 2027 opening at Chandler Fashion Center in the former Kona Grill space. The restaurant at 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. would be the brand's first Arizona location.
Pinnacle Brewing plans to open its second Valley location at 104 W. Main St. in Downtown Mesa in 2027. The Scottsdale brewery says the new site will pair its beers with a food program to be announced later.
Panda Express has opened at 17211 W Yuma Road in Goodyear. The May 22 launch included a ribbon cutting, free shirts for the first 88 guests, and a $1,000 donation to Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank.
Bikini Q BBQ is working toward its first permanent restaurant in early 2027. Until then, Veronica Hansen's barbecue business continues to serve from a food truck at 3220 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille says its first Arizona location will open June 8 in Gilbert's Northside at SanTan Village. The move gives the Phoenix area another major upscale dining entrant and marks the brand's expansion into its 12th market.
Queen Creek Olive Mill is teaming with In Good Spirits Hospitality to open an Italian-inspired concept called The Olive Farmer in Phoenix this fall. The project will take over the former Santo Arcadia space near 44th Street and Osborn and is being pitched around local ingredients and a seed-oil-free approach.
A new federal waiver will allow sales of E15 gasoline in Arizona during May, a move framed as a way to blunt fuel-price pressure tied to the Iran war. Critics argue the waiver reopens a familiar problem in hot-weather states, because the higher-ethanol blend can evaporate more easily and contribute to ozone formation during Arizona’s summer smog season.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix opened for the season with refreshed areas, more shade, and expanded seating at its main cafe. The west Valley water park will operate through late September and is also planning a larger July 4 celebration tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Tucson Foodie spotlights Tesoro, a Latin restaurant and cantina that transformed a former Mimi’s Café site on the city’s north side into a more energetic dining and nightlife destination. The piece centers on general manager Angel Martinez’s effort to create a place where people can relax, dance, hear live music, and stay out without heading downtown.
Sandbox VR says it will open its first permanent Arizona location at SanTan Village in Gilbert on May 15, positioning the East Valley site as a social indoor entertainment option ahead of summer. The company is promoting the launch with online prebooking discounts and a lineup of 11 immersive group experiences.
Citadelle Center in Glendale has announced a new wave of tenant growth with the arrivals of Pizzicata, Fit Mind Wellness, and Estetika Beauty Clinic. The updates strengthen the center's mix of food, mental health, beauty, and everyday-service offerings near Arrowhead Ranch.
A new Cambria Hotel is under construction in Mesa at 3501 South Ellsworth Road, with plans for 107 guest rooms and a public rooftop bar and restaurant. The project team says the four-story property is targeting an early 2027 opening and is being positioned as an upscale lodging option with amenities aimed at both travelers and local visitors.
A new neighborhood wine bar is headed to Glendale at 23423 N. 67th Avenue, Suite 109. The project is being led by the mother-and-son team of Teresa and Connor Rodewald, who are positioning the venue around a curated wine selection and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Tendit Group filed a WARN notice in Arizona covering 143 employees at its Phoenix facility on East Rose Garden Lane. The filing gives advance notice of workforce reductions but does not explain the reason, timeline, or specific roles affected.
Project Lean Nation is planning its Arizona debut in Peoria at 9785 West Happy Valley Road, Suite 1170. The healthy-meals concept was identified locally through social discovery and confirmed on the company’s website, with franchise owners Kyle and Courtney Bridges tied to the new store.
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