Pizza to the Rescue
When: 2-5 p.m. M-Sa
Come early for Yappy Hour at this neighborhood eatery that benefits Almost There animal rescue. Subs, pizzas and “favorites” (Caesar salad, rigatoni with vodka sauce) are discounted to $10. Draft beers and house wines run $5, and bottles and cans of beer are just $3. 2601 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-314-4832, pizzatotherescuephx.com
- Don’t Miss: Testarossa Pizza, $10
- Best Deal: House Wine, $5
The Italiano
When: 3-5:30 p.m. M-F
Head to the bar/lounge at chef Joey Maggiore’s newest concept for half off all bar bites and $2 off cocktails and glasses of wine and beer. Try the sausage and mushroom pizza ($13), fried calamari ($13) or Italiano garlic bread with garlic-herb pesto and pecorino ($6). 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-770-1700, theitaliano.com
- Don’t Miss: Bellini, $14
- Best Deal: Shrimp Scampi, $14
Tratto
When: 5-6:30 p.m. M-Sa
Foodies rejoiced when this Chris Bianco favorite launched a happy hour in January. Look for the double asterisks on the seasonally changing bar menu, which indicate 20-percent-off dishes and drinks. You can’t beat the charred I’itoi onion dip ($9.60) or the hibiscus margarita ($11.20). 1505 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 602-296-7761, trattophx.com
- Don’t Miss: Salmon with Citrus Hot Honey, $24
- Best Deal: Vodka Basil Gimlet, $11.20
