Category: New Restaurant Alert

Kimbob Sushi, a to-go specializing in Korean-style makizushi, has opened inside the Asiana Market on the northeast corner of Dobson and Southern in Mesa. It’s located in a stand-alone stall – not in the market’s food court. Kimbob, more commonly

Ghett Yo Pizza, Sliders & More, a sibling concept to downtown Chandler’s Ghett Yo Tacos, Burritos & Sliders, opens today in Ahwatukee. It takes over the former Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria in the Safeway center on the southwest corner of

The former Cuisine & Wine Bistro on the northeast corner of McQueen and Warner in Gilbert makes its debut as B Gastrobar, an American-style gastropub, at 3 p.m. today. The rebranded concept, still under the same ownership, features a full

Nurdberger, a Globe eatery known for its delicious burgers and over-the-top desserts, has opened a second location near the southeast corner of Gilbert and Warner in Gilbert. It takes over the space formerly home to Aldu Dominican Cuisine, which closed

East Valley-based Thai Chili 2 Go, a chain of to-go Thai eateries, opens its 10th location today on the southwest corner of I-10 and Chandler in Ahwatukee. To celebrate, all diners will receive 50% off their orders today. Use the code

Backyard Taco, an award-winning chain of local taco shops born in a Mesa backyard, has opened its fourth location on Gilbert Road about a quarter-mile south of Germann in southeast Chandler. Its fast-casual menu offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, gorditas,

Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, the husband-and-wife team behind year-old Carefree pizzeria Pizzicata, are opening an upscale restaurant, Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood. They’re partnering with Cave Creek resident Philip Igneri on the concept, which is taking over the former

GoGo Greens, a virtual restaurant featuring salads, has opened in Tempe. It offers five salads available only via delivery by DoorDash, Grubhub, or Postmates. The menu features a garden salad, Caesar salad, chopped veggie salad, Cobb salad, and Sedona salad.

Denver-based breakfast concept Snooze has opened its seventh Valley location near the northwest corner of the 101 and Shea in Scottsdale. Menu offerings include pancake flights, breakfast pot pies, breakfast tacos, and seven variations of eggs Benedict. Snooze is open

Snowtime, a 3-year-old Korean dessert shop in Chandler, has opened a second location inside H Mart on the southeast corner of Main and Dobson in west Mesa. To celebrate, both locations will offer 10% off all purchases through Sunday. Menu

Ghost Street Asian Taqueria, a virtual restaurant specializing in Asian-inspired street tacos, has opened in Scottsdale for takeout and delivery only. The concept is the brainchild of Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill owner John Banquil Jr. and operates

Postino, the popular neighborhood wine cafe concept offering inexpensive wines by the glass and light Italian fare, opens its eighth Valley location today in south Tempe. It takes over a heavily remodeled building that formerly was home to Tempe Public

Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee celebrates the grand opening of its first Gilbert location Friday with an all-day special: Get any medium drink for just $2 via the drive-through only. The new store, which will be open 5 a.m.-9 p.m., is located

Aioli Gourmet Burgers, which began in 2013 as a food truck, has opened its third Valley location on the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Bell in north Phoenix. It takes over the space that formerly was home to Caveman

Rusty Taco, a Dallas-born chain of Tex-Mex fast-food restaurants, has opened its second Arizona location next to Starbucks and White Castle on the northwest corner of the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. The chain, now owned by Arby’s

Mr. Mesquite Taqueria opens its sixth Valley location Saturday in east Mesa, and the first guests in line will get some freebies. The restaurant is located on the southwest corner of Crismon and Southern. The first 50 guests when doors

A husband-and-wife catering team from San Francisco has opened Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine on the east corner of Mountain View and Via Linda in Scottsdale. Anthony and Anna Barr moved to Arizona last spring when the covid-19 pandemic decimated their 50-person catering

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Benjamin’s Upstairs, a fried chicken and oyster bar from the team behind Citizen Public House and The Gladly, opens today in Old Town Scottsdale. It takes over the upstairs space at CPH that formerly was home to its experimental cocktail

Howler’s, a new sports bar that debuted at Gilbert Town Square last month, celebrates the grand opening of its second location at Chandler Fashion Center at 4 p.m. Friday. (There are numerous rumors of a soft opening at 4 p.m.