In no particular order:
🌮 Velvet Taco: Dallas-based chain’s first Arizona location offers more than 20 globally inspired tacos in Old Town Scottsdale. (see story)
🇮🇳 Curries Indian Cuisine & Bar: Popular Yuma restaurant’s second location boasts nearly 50 kinds of curry in central Scottsdale. (see story)
🍝 Sorrento: Wood-fired Italian restaurant and bar in north Scottsdale specializes in Neapolitan-style pizzas. (see story)
🍎 The Kolache Cafe: Ahwatukee bakery’s long-awaited second location brings its namesake Czech-style pastries to Mesa. (see story)
✈️ Carry On: Much-anticipated 1960s-era airplane-inspired cocktail bar takes flight in downtown Phoenix. (see story)
🫕 Bonnie’s Bread & Butter Co.: Sit-down restaurant near downtown Chandler specializes in sandwiches, brews, and fondue. (see story)
🍝 La Zozzona (pictured): Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort flagship was inspired by ‘‘Top Chef’’ champion Richard Blais’ travels through Italy. (see story)
🍷 Saint Urban: Elevated neighborhood wine bar in central Scottsdale from Valley restaurateur and chef Christopher Collins (see story).
🍺 Pedal Haus Biergarten: Tempe brewery ‘s long-delayed outpost in downtown Mesa has a dog-friendly patio with an indoor-outdoor bar. (see story)
🍝 American Way Pasta: Refined Italian restaurant in Ahwatukee features a variety of freshly made pastas. (see story)
