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Day: January 2, 2026

Legendary Valley restaurateur Lee Cohn passes away at age 78

Lee Cohn, co-founder and leader of the Valley’s legendary hospitality group Big 4 Restaurants, passed away Friday morning at the age of 78. He had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2024. ‘‘He was my best friend, mentor, father, and favorite

What’s opening in 2026: 10 Valley restaurants to watch

From global heavyweights finally landing in metro Phoenix to buzzy new concepts from some of the Valley’s top restaurateurs, 2026 is shaping up to be a major year for the Valley dining scene. Here are 10 upcoming openings I’m looking