Handel’s Ice Cream
Handel’s Ice Cream franchise location opening at GSQ mixed-use development in Goodyear. Construction has just started on the building. Franchise owner Joseph Maher already operates multiple locations in Phoenix area.
Lucca Living Room
Italian-inspired casual lounge concept with wood-fired pizzas and small plates, sister restaurant to Lucca Coastal Kitchen. Features u-shaped bar, open pasta and pizza kitchen, and will serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Sushi by Bou
Omakase sushi restaurant opening at the Westin Tempe Hotel. Offers 12-17 course experiences in a speakeasy setting with cocktails and theatrics. Part of a growing chain with about 20 locations.
Starfish Scottsdale
5,200-square-foot Asian-inspired restaurant by Starfish Hospitality Group, their first location outside California. Features over 70 shareable plates with Southeast Asian flavors, indoor seating and patio. Limited reservations available May 1-4 ahead of opening.
Cambria Hotel Mesa Rooftop Restaurant
Rooftop bar and restaurant at new Cambria Hotel Mesa, four-story hotel with 107 guest rooms. Rooftop restaurant will be open to the public with desert views.
Project Lean Nation
First Arizona location for Project Lean Nation, a healthful eating spot offering chef-driven ready-to-eat meals with nutritional coaching. Franchise owners Kyle and Courtney Bridges are opening this location.
Turquoise Wine Bar
Wine bar offering curated selection of 250+ sustainably produced wines, tasting flights, and food pairings including pizza, salads, and flatbreads. Mother-and-son team bringing the concept to give community a new gathering place.
Smalls Sliders
Fast-casual concept known for cheeseburger sliders expanding with 15-unit development deal in Phoenix area. Uses modular shipping container construction model. Franchisees plan to open first location in late 2026, followed by approximately two locations per year.
212 Shabu Shabu
New Japanese fine dining concept offering interactive shabu shabu dining where guests cook their own meat and noodles in boiling broth. Located in The Watermark complex, owned by Kaos Hospitality. Grand opening celebration scheduled with Mayor and Chamber of Commerce.
Culinary Gangster
Casual restaurant from father-and-son team expanding to fourth Valley location. Features scratch-made kitchen with all-day menu including bowls, wraps, salads, sandwiches and signature burgers. 3,022 square-foot space at PV development.