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The only two Valley locations of PDQ, a fried-chicken-centric fast-food chain known for its homemade sauces, have closed.

Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Phoenix will close at the end of February after its lease expires, ending almost 25 years of business.

Pedal Haus plans to open a location in Chandler in mid-February that will have a mostly similar food, beer and cocktail menu as the one in Tempe.

Jollibee, a Philippines fast-food chain, is holding a grand opening for its first Arizona location on Saturday in Chandler.

Cafe Rio is opening a West Valley location that will feature a drive-thru on Jan. 8 at the former home of a Carl's Jr.

Tempe-based Cartel Coffee Labs is offering free drip coffee Friday at the grand opening of its Paradise Valley location. 

Chipotle will test some new concepts at two new Valley locations as it looks to further grow its $1 billion digital business.

The owners of Grazie, a Scottsdale fixture for 18 years, are handing their Old Town location over to a familiar name in the Valley dining scene.

The event at Salt River Fields near Via de Ventura and the Loop 101 will host more than 55 food trucks, each offering a $2 sample.

The owners of two Valley restaurants are opening a hand roll sushi bar in Phoenix in the early part of 2020.

12 West Brewing's new taproom and lounge will feature craft cocktails, Arizona brews and food made with locally sourced ingredients.

A group that runs some of the most popular Valley hangouts has opened a new restaurant and nightclub in north Scottsdale.

Barrel & Bushel will open at the Hyatt Regency on the corner of Second and Adams streets in downtown Phoenix on Dec. 26.

Breakfast lovers in downtown Phoenix are getting an extra present this year. Snooze plans to open the doors of its sixth Valley location Dec. 27. 

Two more well-loved restaurants are coming to the Arrowhead neighborhood in Glendale next year: Matt's Big Breakfast and Portillo's.

Alex Stratta, a local chef with a James Beard Award and two Michelin Stars, is opening a new Scottsdale restaurant this spring.

Nook Kitchen's Arcadia location reopened this week after it outgrew its building and moved down the street to take over the bar formerly known as High Dive.

If you're looking for an excuse to have a treat, you're in luck -- Wednesday is National Cookie Day. Here are some Valley spots to get your fix.

Early birds can get their beaks on free meatballs and cannoli at this month’s grand opening of The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker eateries in Chandler.

Tired of turkey? Besides being Thanksgiving, Thursday is also National French Toast Day. Here are some Valley spots that offer the breakfast delight.