Pompette
Chef Rochelle Daniel (two-time James Beard Award semifinalist) is opening Pompette, a French-inspired all-day restaurant and bakery, alongside a speakeasy cocktail bar called Little Rich Girl, both at 101 N. Leroux St in downtown Flagstaff. Pompette will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an in-house bakery producing fresh pastries and breads. Menu includes steak frites, […]
Matcha House
Latina-owned matcha cafe preparing to open near downtown Phoenix in late August or early September 2026. Located near the Phoenix Art Museum beneath a residential apartment complex. Menu features ceremonial-grade matcha prepared using traditional whisking methods, coffee drinks, avocado toast, gluten-free waffles, and grab-and-go items. Owner previously operated Matcha House in Gilbert (2021-2023). Plans include […]
ALMA Southwest Scottsdale
ALMA Scottsdale is reopening at The Citadel in North Scottsdale as a reimagined Southwest steakhouse concept. The new location will feature premium cuts with Arizona/New Mexico/Texas/Northern Mexico-inspired flavors, a rooftop lounge called Copper Club with live music, a tequila bar with chef-created tacos, and a Western boutique called Barbwire Western Couture. Targeting October 1 opening, […]
Little Scoops
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor from Chef Sheila Bryson’s Soul Hospitality Group, opening fall 2026 next to Little Snitch in North Scottsdale. Counter-service concept inspired by classic neighborhood scoop shops with unique ice cream offerings. Will stay open later into the evening. Full menu and exact opening date to be announced closer to debut.
Lado A Lado
Lado A Lado is a new Sonoran-inspired restaurant concept opening this fall at the former Joyride Taco House location in Uptown Phoenix. It is a collaboration between Upward Projects (led by CEO Lauren Bailey) and Chiwas Hospitality Group (founded by chefs Armando Hernandez, Nadia Holguin, and Roberto Centeno). The menu will feature Northern Mexican cuisine […]
Arizona Churn Culture
Family-run artisan butter shop described as Arizona’s first dedicated butter shop. Will offer exclusive flavors, butter-making classes, educational experiences, tours, and live butter-making demonstrations. Located on the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue in Mesa. Currently selling at farmers markets and local retailers. Opening ‘this summer’ per article dated July 16, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center
Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to open a new convention hotel in downtown Tucson next to the Tucson Convention Center. The property will occupy the former Hotel Arizona, which has been abandoned since 2012. Opening planned for 2027.
Katsuya
Katsuya, the modern Japanese restaurant brand by sbe, will open its first Arizona location at Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley. The restaurant is part of the resort’s $70 million redevelopment and will feature signature dishes including Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, premium sushi and sashimi, robata-grilled specialties, and handcrafted cocktails. The opening […]
De Babel
De Babel, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, is preparing to open its second Scottsdale location at The Edge retail development. The new location will serve as the brand’s flagship and feature the same menu in a larger, more contemporary space. Opening is planned for later this summer 2026. Founder and CEO Marwan Kandeel cited five years […]
Roman God of Fire
8,000-square-foot Italian restaurant from Pretty Decent Concepts hospitality group, located on the edge of Tempe Town Lake. Menu developed by celebrity chef Scott Conant focusing on regional ancient Roman cuisine including handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza bianca, and carbonara. Limited reservations accepted July 31–Aug. 5; grand opening Aug. 7; lunch menu launches Aug. 10. A hidden […]