Pretty Decent Concepts is set to open a new restaurant and cocktail bar at the former site of P.F. Chang's in Tempe, aiming to cater to a non-college crowd.

Adventurous Stills distillery in Tempe reopens after a fire, offering new spirit creations and a renewed experience for patrons while maintaining its grain-to-bottle ethos and local Arizona sourcing.

Denver Beer Co. is expanding to Phoenix with the opening of Formation Brewing in the Roosevelt Row arts district, offering a community space and 24 taps of craft beer.

Chef Peter McQuaid is the new executive chef at The Americano steakhouse in Scottsdale, having worked previously with Beau MacMillan at several venues.

The Taco Spot, a Mexican street food chain in East Valley, is opening four new locations by 2024, growing from a barbershop taco sale to a social media sensation with extensive plans for expansion in Arizona and beyond.

Patricia's Pizza, a new restaurant by Melissa Maggiore Meyer in Scottsdale, honors family legacy with Sicilian and Neapolitan pizzas, opening in October at The Summit.

A variety of budget-friendly deals are available in the Valley, offering discounts on dining, free museum admissions, value meals, and more for the first week of September.

Phoenix area restaurants offer special dining deals for Labor Day, including buy-one-get-one entrees, sangria socials, discounts for first responders, and sweet promotions on doughnuts.

Red Lobster faces financial challenges, closing 23 more restaurants across various states post bankruptcy filing, while aiming to maintain operations for its remaining 500 locations.

Fry's Food Stores leads Phoenix market with 28.32% share, while Walmart drops to 17.83%. Fry's sales hit $5.6 billion amid potential Kroger-Albertsons merger.

Illegal Pete's in Tempe has closed after nearly six years, leaving ASU students and locals without its popular burritos and nachos just before the fall semester.

Randy's Donuts is opening a second Phoenix location on August 29 inside a new Pilot Travel Center, featuring giveaways and a promise to expand further in the area.

The AZ Craft Beer Festival is set for October 19 in Tempe, featuring over 200 local beers, awards, and various vendors, as reported by Phoenix New Times and Phoenix magazine.