Joe Rodger, former opening and executive chef at Atmosphere Kitchen and one of the original co-owners of Shift, opened a small plates and sandwiches restaurant in the Fort Valley Shopping Center last month.
Photos by Margarita CruzThe Flagstaff culinary scene is seeing some major changes.
Many restaurants are still finding their footing after the pandemic, and as a result, they have been compelled to think creatively about how to serve their food long-term in a changing world.
Rodger sees the potential in anything and is always striving to create something new with his rotating menu.
Rodger's passion for and interest in music is evident in the restaurant's cultured decor.
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