7+ hour, 6+ min ago (57+ words) Black Rock Coffee Bar, the coffee chain that allows people on the go to get their coffee without ever leaving their cars, is opening another Mesa location. Laine Doss | September 25, 2025 Joey Reams | February 11, 2025 Joey Reams | September 11, 2025 riya yadav | November 28, 2025 Twinkle Jha | November 28, 2025...

7+ hour, 47+ min ago (184+ words) Three new dining concepts are coming to downtown Phoenix. Pizzanista!,Hero, and Bar Saint Bruno are all opening in early 2026. According to KTAR News, Vivili Hospitality, the group behind the projects, invested $4 million to build the two restaurants and bar on Roosevelt Row near First and Portland Streets. All three concepts are currently under construction. Bar Saint Bruno will be located directly behind Pizzanista! and will offer late-night cocktails. Finally, Hero, located at 1030 N First Street, will serve pastas made from scratch paired with craft cocktails, according to its website. Led by Skyler Reeves, Prescott-based Vivili Hospitality Group is the name behind The Barley Hound, Roses's Pizzeria, Taco Don's, and La Planchada. The company's core values are taking pride in work, treating others with respect, and having fun. The company was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the…...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago (202+ words) Poke House, a fast-casual franchise serving fresh, sustainable Hawaiian poke, is exploring a potential new location in Lathrop. Founded in 2016 with a single San Jose location, Poke House has grown to more than 70 signed locations nationwide. The brand has expanded rapidly in California, opening new restaurants in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Pleasanton, with additional sites in Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Oregon, and Nevada planned for 2026. Menu offerings include signature bowls, such as the House Salmon, featuring Scottish salmon, edamame, cucumber, green and white onions, masago, citrus ponzu, and house-made sriracha aioli. Other items include Crispy Shoyu Chicken, spicy tuna handrolls, and build-your-own bowls with fresh toppings and house-made sauces. With a focus on sustainability and community, Poke House aims to expand thoughtfully in new markets. Lathrop offers an opportunity to bring the brand's California-inspired poke concept to a…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (436+ words) Buda Ice Cream Shoppe is poised to fill a void in Buda and the Greater Austin community, with two slightly unlikely community names behind the operation. The co-founders of Kids Tooth Team Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Alex Otto and Mr. Tim Otto, are drilling in on a location on Main Street, the perfect spot to open a local ice cream shop for their neighbors, patients, and children. What Now Austin'reached out to the Ottos to find out more about the new opening, but did not hear back by the time of this publication. We did, however, find a podcast, "GO Talk Texas, on which the two were recently on to discuss the opening. "We'd always be walking around downtown, there's like all of the great places: antique stores, Summer Moon, Mercantile, not a place to get ice cream on Main Street....

6+ day, 10+ hour ago (306+ words) Owners of a dessert pop-up shop are looking to find a permanent home following months of fundraising. Fusion Shave Ice is looking at a new space in Kerns at 807 NE Couch Street. The company currently operates at pop-up events around the city. Their owners have previously been teasing an expansion project is in the works. The business has been operating since 2023, serving desserts for every corner of metro Portland. Events the shave ice company has been a part of include the Beaverton Night Market and White Lotus Summer Market. Recently, the owners had the opportunity to serve at a Portland Trailblazers basketball game. Their signature flavors range from white peach and guava to mango or orange. New flavors include raspberry, blueberry, passionfruit, kiwi and hibiscus. Toppings like vanilla ice cream jellies and flavored powder are optional. The new shop will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) Breakfast and brunch favorite, First Watch, is opening in Goodyear. The restaurant is set to open at GSQ at 1670 N. Bullard Avenue, Suite 110 some time in 2026, according to the City of Goodyear. This will be Goodyear's first location of the popular breakfast spot, joining 34 existing Arizona locations. First Watch is a unique concept that, unlike many other restaurant models, is open only in the daytime from 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The restaurant caters to early birds who prefer to dine on breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a menu that rotates five times seasonally, guided by its corporate "follow the sun" ethos. That process ensures ingredients are freshly sourced. Menu favorites include pancakes, granola bowls, avocado toast, eggs, and doughnut holes. The restaurant also offers a selection of juices, smoothies, and brunch cocktails like mimosas and Bloody Marys. Laine Doss | September 25, 2025 Joey Reams | September 11, 2025 Laine…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (159+ words) California Fish Grill is coming to Goodyear. The City of Goodyear posted the news on its development page, noting that the restaurant is planning a 2026 opening date. The restaurant will be located at GSQ, at the Northwest corner of Bullard Avenue and McDowell Road. When it opens, it will be the first California Fish Grill in Goodyear, and the third in the state of Arizona. The restaurant offers fish tacos, clam chowder, fish and chips, grilled salad, and more in a fast-casual setting that allows customers to enjoy their favorite seafood dishes at value-driven prices. The California-based restaurant has numerous locations in its flagship state, and has expanded to Nevada, Washington, and Arizona. Laine Doss | September 25, 2025 Joey Reams | September 11, 2025 Laine Doss | October 6, 2025 Twinkle Jha | November 20, 2025 Saheba Khatun | November 21, 2025 Katie Porter | November 19, 2025 riya yadav | November 20, 2025...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (173+ words) Sora Temaki Bar, a casual Japanese handroll concept, is proposed to open in West Los Angeles at 908 S. Barrington Ave. The Sora menu features handrolls, bowls, and Japanese-inspired small plates. Options include classic temaki like tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, as well as signature fusion creations. Appetizers and sides include miso soup, crispy rice, falafel, and roasted vegetables. Guests can also choose from Japanese teas, sake, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails served on tap or by the bottle. Barrington Avenue will be an excellent fit for a new location, offering central visibility and serving as a testing ground for future growth in Southern California. The proposal reflects the brand's strategy to expand while maintaining the open-air, interactive dining experience that defines Sora. Joey Reams | November 18, 2025 Lisa Hay | November 17, 2025 Saheba Khatun | November 17, 2025 Joey Reams | November 14, 2025 Twinkle Jha | November 19, 2025 Saheba Khatun | November 19, 2025 Twinkle Jha…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (236+ words) A new ice cream shop is preparing to open in West Palm Beach. Situated on South Dixie Highway, between Almeria Road and Dyer Road, Frost Ice Cream will open at 2746 S Dixie Highway. "At Frost, we don't just serve ice cream " we infuse it!" says the Frost Ice Cream website. "Create your perfect mix of flavors and toppings, and let us do the rest! Watch as we blend your signature creation into a personalized flavor." Although Frost's flavors have yet to be released, the description indicates that guests will be able to choose between pre-imagined "signature creations" and a make-your-own approach. "What makes Frost special? We're family owned and operated, built from a dream I had when I was a kid. Now that childhood dream has become a place where families, friends, and ice cream lovers of all ages can…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (253+ words) Arizona Charlie's on Boulder Highway, which features 300 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and free parking, plus a bingo hall, plenty of slots, a sportsbook, and a variety of restaurants, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with a new Denny's diner. "It's going to be the same menu you can find at any Denny's," franchisee Vince Eupierre told What Now on Monday. "It'll be like any other Denny's: we take good care of you." A Denny's franchisee for 30 years, Eupierre has grown with the brand over the years, operating Denny's locations in Vegas, Colorado, and California. "I'm very proud and very excited about the brand," Eupierre says. "We always make sure we're taking care of the customer, and thanking people for their patronage over so many years. The future is bright." "For over 70 years, Denny's has been a…...