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.

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.