Mouth by Southwest
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Food & drink news from the Phoenix metro area
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🦞 Starfish Scottsdale soft-opens today for limited reservations; Underground Burger closes after 4 years in Queen Creek; Cider Corps in Mesa celebrates Star Wars weekend; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
May 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🦞 Starfish Scottsdale soft-opens today for limited reservations; Underground Burger closes after 4 years in Queen Creek; Cider Corps in Mesa celebrates Star Wars weekend; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚗 Arizona just got its 1st Indian drive-thru – and it’s in Chandler; Mo’ Bettahs makes AZ debut with soft opening Friday & Saturday; Breakfast & lunch eatery Cultura Mexicana opens in Glendale; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 30, 2026 at 3:32 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚗 Arizona just got its 1st Indian drive-thru – and it’s in Chandler; Mo’ Bettahs makes AZ debut with soft opening Friday & Saturday; Breakfast & lunch eatery Cultura Mexicana opens in Glendale; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 Arizona Pizza Company brings its diverse menu to East Valley; Go Go Avocado opens flagship cafe near downtown Tempe; 5 recently opened Mediterranean eateries across the Valley; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 Arizona Pizza Company brings its diverse menu to East Valley; Go Go Avocado opens flagship cafe near downtown Tempe; 5 recently opened Mediterranean eateries across the Valley; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Serrano’s to close McKellips Road location in Mesa on May 16; Kyoto Bowl closes in south Tempe after 35+ years; Phoenix liquor distributor braces for layoffs; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 28, 2026 at 7:25 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Serrano’s to close McKellips Road location in Mesa on May 16; Kyoto Bowl closes in south Tempe after 35+ years; Phoenix liquor distributor braces for layoffs; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Source closes its doors after 3 years at Epicenter; Petersen's replaces Negranti at The Trailhead; Wok with Ming moves to Chandler; and more new. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Source closes its doors after 3 years at Epicenter in Gilbert
Closure marks the second high-profile exit from Epicenter in the past 16 months
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April 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Source closes its doors after 3 years at Epicenter; Petersen's replaces Negranti at The Trailhead; Wok with Ming moves to Chandler; and more new. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🦞 Starfish Scottsdale announces May 5 opening date; Echo 5 Sports Pub in Mesa shuts down; Raffaeles Pizza in Phoenix to close May 30; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Starfish Scottsdale announces May 5 opening in McCormick Ranch
The concept centers on coastal Asian cuisine with a menu of more than 70 shareable plates
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April 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🦞 Starfish Scottsdale announces May 5 opening date; Echo 5 Sports Pub in Mesa shuts down; Raffaeles Pizza in Phoenix to close May 30; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍽️ Downtown Ocotillo completes long-awaited restaurant overhaul; $4.20 subs and free Frisbees today at Cheba Hut; rooftop eatery Cielito opens in Scottsdale; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Downtown Ocotillo completes long-awaited restaurant overhaul
South Chandler's mixed-use dining destination officially has unveiled three new concepts
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April 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍽️ Downtown Ocotillo completes long-awaited restaurant overhaul; $4.20 subs and free Frisbees today at Cheba Hut; rooftop eatery Cielito opens in Scottsdale; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🥙 Luna Grill opens 2nd Valley restaurant near SanTan Village; Ono Hawaiian opens 8th Phoenix restaurant with BOGO deal; Tocaya celebrates 10th anniversary with 10 days of deals; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Luna Grill opens second Valley restaurant near SanTan Village
🥙 The San Diego-based brand’s newest restaurant debuted Thursday near SanTan Village in Gilbert
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April 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🥙 Luna Grill opens 2nd Valley restaurant near SanTan Village; Ono Hawaiian opens 8th Phoenix restaurant with BOGO deal; Tocaya celebrates 10th anniversary with 10 days of deals; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 💰 Today's top Tax Day food & drink deals across the Valley; Angry Chickz heats up Mesa; win a free Pancake Flight to Lollapalooza in Chicago; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Today's top Tax Day food & drink deals across the Valley
The 1040 is filed. The refund is (hopefully) incoming. Now comes the real reward: free foo
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April 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 💰 Today's top Tax Day food & drink deals across the Valley; Angry Chickz heats up Mesa; win a free Pancake Flight to Lollapalooza in Chicago; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍔 Want a cheap burger delivered? Move to Mesa; Morano is back (again), doing it Tommy’s Way; Moka & Co. opens 2nd Valley location; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍔 Want a cheap burger delivered? Move to Mesa; Morano is back (again), doing it Tommy’s Way; Moka & Co. opens 2nd Valley location; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🥩 Since Texas-based Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille teased its Arizona debut last spring, we’ve been collectively white-knuckling our steak knives waiting for an actual opening date in Gilbert. Now we know when. mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/04/13/t...
April 13, 2026 at 11:58 PM
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🥩 Since Texas-based Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille teased its Arizona debut last spring, we’ve been collectively white-knuckling our steak knives waiting for an actual opening date in Gilbert. Now we know when. mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/04/13/t...
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🌮 Downtown Chandler is getting a new late-night taqueria, and it's the latest concept from a group behind some popular Valley restaurants. mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/04/13/h...
April 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🌮 Downtown Chandler is getting a new late-night taqueria, and it's the latest concept from a group behind some popular Valley restaurants. mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/04/13/h...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🫒 Kantak, Q.C. Olive Mill to bring The Olive Farmer to Arcadia; Houston TX Hot Chicken makes AZ debut; 5 Phoenix cocktail bars named best in West; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🫒 Kantak, Q.C. Olive Mill to bring The Olive Farmer to Arcadia; Houston TX Hot Chicken makes AZ debut; 5 Phoenix cocktail bars named best in West; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 📝 Worth Takeaway owners write a 10-page letter you should read; Late-night Jalapeno’s Taco Spot opens inside Tempe Market; Old Heidelberg Bakery closing after 57 years in Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
Worth Takeaway owners write a 10-page letter you should read
📝 The couple explain why running a small restaurant in 2026 has become brutally difficult
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April 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 📝 Worth Takeaway owners write a 10-page letter you should read; Late-night Jalapeno’s Taco Spot opens inside Tempe Market; Old Heidelberg Bakery closing after 57 years in Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 6 new pizzerias invade the East Valley; Hooters to close Metro Center location; UnderTow rolls the dice; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 6 new pizzerias invade the East Valley; Hooters to close Metro Center location; UnderTow rolls the dice; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🐐 Crow’s Dairy in Buckeye is for sale; 7 notable restaurants that opened in March; Snooze's gas price promo; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🐐 Crow’s Dairy in Buckeye is for sale; 7 notable restaurants that opened in March; Snooze's gas price promo; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🏈 NFL star opening 3-story restaurant & bar in Old Town Scottsdale mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/31/n...
April 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🏈 NFL star opening 3-story restaurant & bar in Old Town Scottsdale mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/31/n...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍣 IX Sushi carves out its own identity at The Watermark; Arizona shut out at James Beard Awards; Pepper Lunch expands to north Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
April 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍣 IX Sushi carves out its own identity at The Watermark; Arizona shut out at James Beard Awards; Pepper Lunch expands to north Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🚧 Who’s moving into the former Phoenix Ale Brewery building? mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/30/w...
March 31, 2026 at 9:18 PM
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS: 🚧 Who’s moving into the former Phoenix Ale Brewery building? mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/30/w...
AWARDS & ACCOLADES: 🚫 Arizona shut out: No finalists in 2026 James Beard Awards mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/31/a...
March 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
AWARDS & ACCOLADES: 🚫 Arizona shut out: No finalists in 2026 James Beard Awards mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/03/31/a...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍝 Another Texas restaurant comes to Scottsdale; 16 Handles debuts in Chandler; Rainbow Cone arrives in Surprise; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
March 31, 2026 at 2:52 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍝 Another Texas restaurant comes to Scottsdale; 16 Handles debuts in Chandler; Rainbow Cone arrives in Surprise; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: ⚾️ Chase Field’s most gloriously unhinged new eats; Picazzo’s expands to Glendale; Velvet Taco opens at PV; and more.
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March 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: ⚾️ Chase Field’s most gloriously unhinged new eats; Picazzo’s expands to Glendale; Velvet Taco opens at PV; and more.
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FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🤠 4 Texas concepts opening soon in the Valley; Juanderful Tacos closes in Phoenix; Amy Pho expands to Glendale; and more.
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March 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🤠 4 Texas concepts opening soon in the Valley; Juanderful Tacos closes in Phoenix; Amy Pho expands to Glendale; and more.
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FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Mon Cheri, site of famed ‘‘amorous burglary,’’ closes in Scottsdale; Giuseppe’s on 28th shuts down in Phoenix; Milkshake Factory expands to Gilbert; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
March 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🚫 Mon Cheri, site of famed ‘‘amorous burglary,’’ closes in Scottsdale; Giuseppe’s on 28th shuts down in Phoenix; Milkshake Factory expands to Gilbert; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 Veteran pizzaiolo opens Il Forno Bello Pizzeria in northeast Mesa; Japanese restaurant Shiso debuts in Old Town Scottsdale; bb.q Chicken expands to Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...
March 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM
FREE MXSW NEWSLETTER: 🍕 Veteran pizzaiolo opens Il Forno Bello Pizzeria in northeast Mesa; Japanese restaurant Shiso debuts in Old Town Scottsdale; bb.q Chicken expands to Phoenix; and more. mailchi.mp/mouthbysouth...