Author: Jess Harter

 bb.q Chicken, a South Korea-based chain of Korean fried chicken restaurants, has opened its second Arizona location on the southwest corner of the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright in north Scottsdale. The concept made its Valley debut at the 99

🥞 Thanks A Brunch, which debuted on the southwest corner of McQueen and Guadalupe in Gilbert in October 2023, has launched its second location in the Fry’s plaza on the northeast corner of Power and Baseline in east Mesa. The

🍺 After nearly a year of delays, Formation Brewing finally has soft-opened on the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Fifth Street on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. The 10,000-square-foot, two-story brewery’s stunning interior features a sunken seating area beneath hovering

🌮 San Tan Valley is getting a brand-new taco hub, and they’re rolling out the red carpet with a fiesta. The Taco Spot opens its doors at 9 a.m. Friday on the northeast corner of Gary and Empire. Guests can

🥐☕️ Downtown Phoenix just scored a major win for pastry and coffee lovers. CP Coffee and Pâtisserie, the new concept from specialty coffee leader Julia Peixoto Peters and acclaimed baker Mark Chacón, has officially opened its doors, blending world-class pastries

🍣 Arcadia just scored a fresh new spot for serious sushi cravings. King Salmon Sushi, already a hit in midtown Phoenix, has opened its second Valley location – bringing its sleek vibe and pristine cuts of fish to the southeast

🥯 North Scottsdale just scored a fresh batch of bagels. New York Bagels N Bialys, an East Coast–style deli and bakery, has officially opened its newest location on the southeast corner of Hayden and Thompson Peak Parkway. It marks the

🥗 Sweetgreen makes its Arizona debut Tuesday at Scottsdale Quarter, and they’re celebrating in style – think live vinyl DJ sets, free Jeni’s Ice Cream, and complimentary succulents from Dig It Gardens, all happening from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The fast-casual