When describing Tinderbox Kitchen, organic, local and sustainable are words often used. In fact, the tasting menus just use the ingredient itself as the centerpiece. For example, the charcuterie board may have different cheeses, but the accompaniments like the apples, crostini, simple greens and dressing could all stand strong by themselves. Entrees include scallops, steaks, duck and venison as well as what is in season. Each plate is prepared with the utmost care and if you can't make a choice on how to combine the myriad options, let the chef figure it all out.
Wash down your burger, sandwich or wood-fired pizza with a handcrafted beer from this award-winning Flagstaff brewery. You can even watch the chefs prepare your meal and the brewmeisters brewing the ales, porters, and lagers. During the summer, dine on the patio with items served from The Whistle Stop Cafe. This Arizona Republic consistently gives it reviews as both the "Best Restaurant" and "Best Bar" in Flagstaff. As an added benefit, the pool tables provide one more reason to visit Beaver Street Brewery.
While walking along this part of historic Beaver Street, the fresh pine scent in the brisk mountain air mixes with intoxicating aroma of coffee wafting out the door at this java spot. The cozy establishment is always bustling with NAU students, professionals and visitors from all over the world who love the mom-and-pop, local ambiance. Everything in the pastry vitrine is made from scratch and even the beans are sourced in a sustainable manner. In addition to superb coffee and sweets, the restaurant also has a delectable array of vegetarian dishes and is one of the few quality veggie options in the city. Macy's is also known for its poetry nights, Sunday morning story-telling, opera evenings and other eclectic events.
Located in a historic carriage house in downtown Flagstaff, the Brix offers organic, American fare with many if not all of their ingredients raised within Northern Arizona and the Four Corners region. Inside guests will find spacious surroundings to dine and on the ever-changing menu, they'll see rotations that include classics the like duck breast, lamb sirloin and a charcuterie board. It's open for dinner only, and if you can't make it here, the sister restaurants Criollo and Proper Meats + Provisions are two other superb options for local, sustainable food.
At Karma Sushi, the kitchen has a certain knack for fusing ingredients from the rugged Southwest with the delicate intricacy of Japanese techniques. Most of the menu focuses on their signature Maki rolls, but there are other wild cards like the Green Mussels with Spicy Cilantro Cream or the Hamachi (Yellowtail) in a piquant spice rub. The sushi menu is extensive, it has everything from classic, clean Sashimi to innovative rolls such as the Kaptain Krunch made with Alaska King Crab and the Godzilla, a wonderful amalgam of Maine lobster tail and snow crab. The list goes on-and-on to the delight of everyone who comes here.
Pita Jungle is a homegrown Arizona success story, with more than fifteen different locations in the state (as well as two in California), this place owes its success to the kitchen for serving health-conscious Mediterranean and Greek fare. Each location has a slightly different menu, but you can still find staples like Spanakopita, Dolmades and their famous hummus at each spot. Here in Flagstaff, the Chicken del Sol is their specialty. Its a southwest-style chicken cooked in a spicy tomato broth and served with black beans and a side of chipotle pita. Also of note, the bar features local wines and beer from breweries that are located right down the street.
When describing Tinderbox Kitchen, organic, local and sustainable are words often used. In fact, the tasting menus just use the ingredient itself as the centerpiece. For example, the charcuterie board may have different cheeses, but the accompaniments like the apples, crostini, simple greens and dressing could all stand strong by themselves. Entrees include scallops, steaks, duck and venison as well as what is in season. Each plate is prepared with the utmost care and if you can't make a choice on how to combine the myriad options, let the chef figure it all out.
While walking along this part of historic Beaver Street, the fresh pine scent in the brisk mountain air mixes with intoxicating aroma of coffee wafting out the door at this java spot. The cozy establishment is always bustling with NAU students, professionals and visitors from all over the world who love the mom-and-pop, local ambiance. Everything in the pastry vitrine is made from scratch and even the beans are sourced in a sustainable manner. In addition to superb coffee and sweets, the restaurant also has a delectable array of vegetarian dishes and is one of the few quality veggie options in the city. Macy's is also known for its poetry nights, Sunday morning story-telling, opera evenings and other eclectic events.
Nestled in the very center of Flagstaff, Shift is a cozy restaurant and bar on North San Francisco Street that serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner in a casual and friendly setting. The establishment was founded in 2016 by local Dara Rodger who wished offer a restaurant with honest service and an eclectic menu which features an array of delicious All American eats and fresh pours. The signature Niman Ranch Pork Tomahawk can be best savored by pairing it with handcrafted Sashay Away cocktail.
Located in a historic carriage house in downtown Flagstaff, the Brix offers organic, American fare with many if not all of their ingredients raised within Northern Arizona and the Four Corners region. Inside guests will find spacious surroundings to dine and on the ever-changing menu, they'll see rotations that include classics the like duck breast, lamb sirloin and a charcuterie board. It's open for dinner only, and if you can't make it here, the sister restaurants Criollo and Proper Meats + Provisions are two other superb options for local, sustainable food.
Proper Meats + Provisions functions as both a butcher shop and a casual eatery where the kitchen serves only the best meat and poultry in Northern Arizona. All of their meat is sourced from farmers in the Four Corners region and though it may not be within a 100-mile radius, all of the animals are all raised humanely, without antibiotics and primarily grass fed. The eatery features sandwiches, sausages, charcuterie, salads and if you don't eat here, try the two other restaurants Brix or Criollo, these two restaurants located in the historic downtown area are also from the owners at Proper.
Most college towns have several coffeehouses and Flagstaff is no exception. Here along historic Route 66, Fireside Creek serves superb java every day of the week from dawn til' dusk. The coffee is organic, delicious and the purveyors are so successful that they also work as wholesalers to other establishments around town. The coffeehouse inside is sleek, elegant and the old-fashioned tin ceiling from the 19th century building adds an archaic touch. Firecreek also has pastries, bagels and other sundries in addition to a performing arts stage which hosts bands, comedy, etc.