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Author: Jess Harter

Cava expands with opening of 6th Valley location in Mesa

🥙 Cava, a Washington, D.C.-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain that made its Chandler debut earlier this month, opens its first Mesa location today on the northwest corner of Alma School and Southern. Cava, which now has six Valley restaurants, offers a simple

Tacos Chiwas to close 5-year-old Chandler location today

🌮 Acclaimed taqueria Tacos Chiwas is closing its 5-year-old Chandler location today, owners Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin announced on social media. The couple decided not to renew their lease near the northwest corner of Alma School and Warner and instead will

Valley chef Christensen wins on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

🔪 Congrats to Valley chef Derek Christensen, who won $10,000 on the popular Food Network show ‘‘Chopped’’ this week. The former Bacanora and Huarachis chef faced off against chefs from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Colorado Springs in an episode titled ‘‘Southwestern

McDonald’s launches $5 meal deal in attempt to lure back diners

🍔 McDonald’s has launched its much-anticipated $5 meal deal designed to lure inflation-hit customers back to the world’s largest fast-food chain. The limited-time meal includes a McChicken or a McDouble along with a four-piece McNuggets, small fries, and a drink. The price

Fast-growing Over Easy opens 14th Valley restaurant in Peoria

🍳 Over Easy continues its rapid expansion. Just two weeks after opening its 13th Valley location in Queen Creek, the Scottsdale-based brunch concept has launched its 14th in Peoria. It’s located on the northwest corner of Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant Parkway.

Tucson’s popular sandwich shop Baggin’s makes Valley debut

🥪 Baggin’s, a popular Tucson-based chain of gourmet sandwich shops, has made its Valley debut near the northwest corner of Scottsdale and Thunderbird in north Scottsdale. The menu feature 20 signature sandwiches, 28 grilled sandwiches, 11 bread bowl salads, five deli

Hawaiian Bros launches 4th Valley restaurant in north Phoenix

🌺 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, a fast-growing chain of fast-casual restaurants that’s actually based in Kansas City, Mo., has opened its fourth Valley location on the northwest corner of Bell and Third Street in north Phoenix. The menu specializes in Island-style