Author: Jess Harter

Flower Child, Sam Fox’s fast-casual health-focused concept, has opened its sixth Valley location at The Shoppes at Casa Paloma on the southeast corner of I-10 and Ray in west Chandler. The menu: Salads, bowls, entrées, wraps, and sides, nearly all

California-based chain Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has opened its 12th Valley location in the Fry’s shopping center on the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Riggs in Queen Creek. The menu: More than 800 sandwiches, many named for celebrities, featuring its

The Brass Tap, a Florida-based chain of craft beer bars, has returned to the Valley after a three-week absence with a new location on the southwest corner of Williams Field and Recker in Gilbert. The menu: Pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, tacos,

Pitch, an Italian restaurant launched in Nebraska 15 years ago, has opened its second Valley location on the northwest corner of Hayden and the 101 in north Scottsdale. The menu: Coal-fired pizzas and handmade pastas are the focus, but the

Ah-Wok-Tukee Asian Cuisine, a new wok restaurant, has opened next to Anytime Fitness on the northeast corner of Chandler and Desert Hills Parkway in Ahwatukee. The menu: Americanized Chinese wok dishes, including orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, General’s chicken,

The Green Woodpecker, a new beer hall concept from the founders of Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, has opened at Park Central on the west side of Central about a quarter-mile north of Thomas in midtown Phoenix. Who’s behind it: Phoenix

Texas-based chain Whataburger has soft-opened its ninth East Valley location next to Dutch Bros. Coffee near the southeast corner of Power and Ray in southeast Mesa. Limited service: Only the drive-through is open; the dining room will open and delivery

First Watch, a Florida-based breakfast and brunch concept, has opened its 10th Valley location on the northwest corner of Signal Butte and U.S. 60 in east Mesa. The menu: Omelets, pancakes, waffles, salads, sandwiches, and more. ⏰ Open: 7 a.m.-2:30

Tipsy Chicken, an Asian fusion bar specializing in Korean fried chicken, has opened next to H Mart on the southeast corner of Dobson and Main in west Mesa. The menu: Korean fried chicken and Asian-inspired street foods. ⏰ Open: 5-11

Tucson-based fast-food chain Eegee’s opens its fifth Valley location today on the southwest corner of Bell and I-17 in north Phoenix. The menu: Sub sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, salads, and eegees (its signature frozen fruit drinks). The space: The 2,300-square-foot restaurant

Original ChopShop, a health-focused fast-casual concept, opens its ninth Valley restaurant today at Dana Park on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Baseline in Mesa. The menu: Chopped salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, superfruit bowls, protein shakes, and pressed juices.