Baklava & Cake Factory opened at 4263 W. Thunderbird Road, taking over the former Baker Wee Bakery storefront.

The new Grand Avenue dive bar and pizzeria sold out of pies within hours on each of its first two nights.

The Melrose District newcomer sells out its Valrhona chocolate croissants by lunch and just landed on Phoenix New Times' top 50 list.

The Ray Road fondue spot shut down without warning, leaving Ahwatukee with one less special-occasion staple. Gift cards still work — just not there.

The Yelp-ranked Middle Eastern eatery is opening a Scottsdale sequel with patios, a market and the same shawarma fans love.

The Hopi-founded bakery is heading back to Avondale in mid-October, even as its original Glendale cafe remains shuttered.

The Cajun boil chain filed for a liquor license at 4040 E. Bell Road, once a longtime diner spot, but has not set an opening date.

The Uptown Phoenix shop known for its frosted 'Kindness Cakes' shuts down for good, with refunds coming for pre-orders.

The Phoenix roaster's Camelview Café brings a shaded patio and 30 indoor seats to a 40th Street office building, with a two-day grand opening set for September.

The 17-story Denū Hotel & Spa has already booked corporate groups from law, banking and sports for its September debut.

The Phoenix bagel shop closed after an April roof fire but kept baking thanks to its Tempe location. Doors reopen next week.

Charlee Rose Coffee found its new Stapley Drive home after customers helped hunt for space online.

The Christmas Cafe promises peppermint bark lattes and holiday cheer 365 days a year near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road.