Market‑born Let’s Toast has opened a Camelback storefront in Phoenix, moving its viral bulgogi cheesesteak from farmers‑market lines to a permanent location. The owners say social channels have the latest updates.

Maricopa County inspectors flagged black mold in an ice machine and Bolognese sauce kept at unsafe temperatures in this weeks inspection reports.

Tomato costs have jumped this spring — wholesale cases that once sold for pocket change are now far pricier, forcing Phoenix suppliers and restaurants to scramble. Local produce owners and federal data show a sharp rise that’s squeezing neighborhood kitchens.

Francine, the French‑Mediterranean restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square, has closed abruptly; taped "RESTAURANT CLOSED" signs and unanswered calls left diners and staff puzzled.

A 10‑day dining event returns May 15–24 with more than 250 participating restaurants and prix‑fixe menus from $33 to $55.

Sweetgreen is opening a Paradise Valley location in Phoenix, its third Valley outpost in under a year, continuing the chain's quick Arizona expansion.

Poolhouse Group will convert its Arcadia Gadzooks into Poolboy Taco, a design‑forward, festival‑born taco shop with a signature Poolboy Taco, salsa bar and frozen cocktails.

Top Fuel Espresso opened a double‑lane drive‑thru on McKellips Road in Mesa, expanding to four Valley locations and bringing its '1968' espresso and breakfast menu to the area.

The Dairy Queen at Picacho Peak will close May 31 after more than four decades, Bowlin Travel Centers says. The company cites failed lease talks and plans a new nearby food option.

PRESS Coffee plans an in-store cafe at Sprouts in Peoria's Lake Pleasant Towne Center, marking the roaster’s move into the West Valley.

Paris-trained baker William Porter will open Sablé Boulangerie in downtown Gilbert next Wednesday, serving croissants, baguettes and Pain Au Chocolat. The shop opens at 8 a.m. and will run Wednesday–Sunday mornings.

Maricopa County inspection logs show handwashing lapses, unsafe temperatures and odd storage like sugar in trash bags; a Chandler sandwich shop logged seven major violations.

A new Latin café on Grand Avenue pairs a colorful mural and patio with horchata lattes, breakfast sandwiches and tacos. Owner Melina Ruan Serrano draws on Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran recipes.