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.

A Scottsdale couple has launched a Kickstarter to fund Her Court, a women-focused sports bar planned for Old Town Scottsdale that would prioritize women’s games and fan merchandise.

12 West’s downtown Mesa taproom is closed for the summer as owners tease a new fall concept; the Gilbert brewpub and production facility remain open.

Scottsdale's The Mick Brasserie signed a lease at Modera Higley Commons for a 4,400 sq ft spot with a patio, eyeing a Q1 2027 opening in Gilbert.

A Pizzeria Bianco veteran's tight, wood‑fired menu has made Il Forno Bello a Mesa favorite since its March opening.

America's Taco Shop is reopening at 4306 N. 7th Ave in Phoenix's Melrose District this month, starting with limited hours and plans to expand.

First Watch opened a large new outpost on Agua Fria Freeway with seating for more than 190 and an opening‑week unlimited coffee promotion.

A woman‑owned Turquoise Wine Bar franchise is headed to Surprise City Center this summer with rotating flights, small plates and member travel perks. The new outpost aims for a mid‑to‑late August debut.

STK has opened a 500‑seat, ‘vibe’ steakhouse in downtown Phoenix with DJs, a central bar and a private room that includes a custom mini bowling alley. The venue marks the brand’s second Valley location.

Fà‑me Café, a decade-old Phoenix breakfast favorite, is relocating from Central Avenue to the Biltmore corridor and will take ground-floor space at 24th and Camelback. Owners Maria and Ivan O'Farrill are preparing the new spot.

Chef Antonio Padilla’s Alita pop-up is serving mesquite-grilled whole wings and nostalgic desserts; its Goldwater debut sold out quickly. Weekly pop-ups will roll across the Valley.

A lager-first taproom and kitchen opened in Surprise on May 20, converting a former nursery into a 3,500 sq ft taproom with a 20-BBL brewhouse and contract-brewing plans.