Pinky’s, an Americana-style sports grill, will open June 1 at 810 N. Second St., replacing Angel’s Trumpet with affordable wings, 10 taps and games.

A new Arcadia spot from In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill will combine a market, a Flour Lab for fresh pastas and a cocktail bar later in 2026.

ProteinHouse will open its newest North Phoenix location on April 25, 2026 at 5310 E High St, bringing patio seating, a to-go window and app rewards.

Caffenio has opened a pickup-only outpost on East Washington Street in Phoenix, offering grab-and-go service on weekdays. The Mesa drive-thru remains the chain’s larger U.S. footprint.

Five Phoenix bars were named Regional Top 10 honorees by Tales of the Cocktail, led by Highball’s double nod and nods for Chilte, Huarachis, Pretty Penny and Valentine.

Two former homebrewers have built Kitsune Brewing Co. into a north Phoenix hangout that doubles as a game store and neighborhood taproom. The brewery pours sours, hazy IPAs and is planning a ramen shop next door.

Lease documents show Phoenix wine bar Postino has a lease at Goodyear’s GSQ, adding the popular board‑and‑bottle concept to the downtown roster. Details on timing and storefront size are not yet public.

Old Heidelberg Bakery, a family-run German bakery and market near Indian School Road, is closing after 57 years. Locals are planning last visits to stock up.

Maricopa County inspection notes compiled by Arizona's Family show a dead lobster in a tank, expired chicken and sanitation lapses at Phoenix‑area eateries.

Utah-born Mo' Bettahs is converting a former Carl's Jr. at 5378 S Power Rd in Gilbert for its first Arizona outpost; no opening date has been announced.

Phoenix-based TPQ Foods is expanding into the West Valley with Magdaleña set for Goodyear’s GSQ in May 2026 and a second concept planned for Glendale.

Juanderful Tacos, the Camelback taqueria that went viral twice, closed on March 21. Owners Juan Robles and Evelyn Gomez thanked customers for five years of support.

Mon Chéri announced it will close this week as owner Lexi Caliskan cites personal and financial struggles after a buzzy 2024 launch.