Joyride's Uptown location will close Aug. 2 to make way for Lado A Lado, a Sonora-inspired, wood-fired concept from Chiwas and Upward Projects.

Sushinola Roll is expanding to a storefront across from Desert Sky Mall at 2495 N. 75th Ave., bringing its Mexican-style sushi to west Phoenix.

Utah-born Swig has added Tempe and Glendale to its store locator, listing both Valley pages as "Coming Soon" as the dirty‑soda chain expands in Arizona.

Latina-owned Matcha House from Rocio Sheyko plans a late‑summer opening in downtown Phoenix, promising ceremonial‑grade matcha and gluten‑free bites.

Maricopa County inspection logs and local roundups flagged several Valley restaurants this week for priority violations, including undercooked meats and dishwashing lapses. The reports show a mix of serious risk factors and some perfect scores across the metro.

San Diego chain Best Pizza & Brew has opened its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler, serving Detroit‑style pans, build‑your‑own pies and a full tap list. Locals have already been lining up for slices and specialty pies.

Tempe-born Spinato's is headed to GSQ in Goodyear — its westernmost Arizona outpost — with a planned 2027 opening. The move joins a wave of new dining and retail at GSQ.

A new Sonoita label from Brett Wagner rolled out a tannat-led first release and is booking private barrel tastings by appointment.

Shaka Dogs brings taro-bunned puka dogs and neon dirty sodas to Grand Avenue. Island flavors meet Phoenix street-food sensibilities.

Seattle Fish House, a husband-and-wife fish-and-chips counter, has opened at Main and Greenfield in East Mesa, serving beer-battered cod and a two-fillet fish taco.

Dynamite Beer Co. has closed its Uptown Plaza taproom, and the Sleepy Whale team plans to open a craft taproom and kitchen in the same space this summer.

Arizona Stronghold shut its Old Town Scottsdale tasting room after pouring its last flights on June 7 and will move club pickups to rotating partner events across the Valley.

Inspectors found live roaches and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods at several Valley eateries, prompting re-inspections and corrective actions.