Openings news
Great Wall Seafood in Phoenix Highlights Kung Pao Chicken
Great Wall Seafood Restaurant in Phoenix is drawing attention to a kung pao chicken made with sliced chicken breast, vegetables and a savory sauce. The restaurant also lists five willow fish fillets, roast duck, princess chicken and roast pork among its current picks.
Yama Sushi Serves All You Can Eat Menus Across Arizona
Yama Sushi offers an all you can eat menu with sushi rolls, sashimi, uni, oysters, ramen, fried items and desserts at several Arizona locations. Listed branches include Peoria, Phoenix, Chandler and Scottsdale.
Harmony Kitchen Opens Near ASU With June Discount
Harmony Kitchen has opened near ASU in Tempe with Hunan leaning dishes, KTV rooms and a June discount. The restaurant lists stir fried egg with pork, boiled fish, grilled fish, dry pot dishes, noodles and rice plates among its menu choices.
Fà-me Café plans Biltmore move in Phoenix
Fà-me Café is preparing to move from Central Avenue to the 24th at Camelback office complex in Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood. The new 3,600 square foot location is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Turquoise Wine Bar sets August opening in Surprise
Turquoise Wine Bar is planning a mid to late August opening at Surprise City Center. The location will feature small lot wines, small plates, weekend live music and wine club memberships.
OMI Pilates plans August opening in north Phoenix
OMI Pilates, an independent mat Pilates studio from founder Dasia Sade, is preparing to open near Northern Avenue and State Route 51. The studio will offer unheated classes capped at 10 participants.
Trader Joe's plans two more Phoenix stores
Trader Joe's is preparing two additional Phoenix locations, one on East Thomas Road and another at Desert Ridge Marketplace. The chain already operates more than 20 stores across Arizona.
Crust Simply Italian looks at Avondale and Surprise for future growth
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.
Bikini Q BBQ aims for first permanent Phoenix restaurant in early 2027
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.
Pinnacle Brewing plans Downtown Mesa taproom and kitchen for 2027
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.
Project LeanNation eyes a summer debut in Peoria
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.
Panda Express opens new Goodyear restaurant on West Yuma Road
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.