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for discovering what can be finessed, pickled or otherwise transformed for debut another day. Up the road in the progressively cool Southside neighborhood, just off the railroad tracks near downtown, exists ground zero for what represents Flagstaff today— and where it can go tomorrow. A patchwork of pre-war warehouses, mid-century motels and turn-of-the-century houses is reincarnating into new independent businesses, restaurants, bars, breweries and more. Case in point: Pizzicletta. Already one of the city’s dining firebrands, the popular pocket-sized pizzeria is now one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the country. Wedged inside a thoughtfully restored 1920s flatiron, Pizzicletta has become hallowed ground for impassioned pizzaiolo Caleb Schiff’s ideally chewy, wood-charred, Neapolitan-inspired pies. Traditionally, leavened dough, made without commercial yeast, is the secret to their signature pockmarked pies. Thirsty? Swing around the corner to the famous, and rightfully so, Mother Road Brewery pre or post Pizzicletta for their prize-fighting parade of distinguished, handcrafted beers on the patio. Stay anchored Southside for Proper Meats + Provisions, the state’s only exclusively local, whole-animal butcher shop and delicatessen. In addition to specialty cuts of meats for sale retail, devoted local businessman Paul Moir and his team offer eat-in and takeaway menus featuring house-cured charcuterie platters, hulking sandwiches (don’t pass on the pastrami) and Arizona cheeses, as well as a carefully curated menu of craft beers and local wines. 36 JAVA MAGAZINE For dinner in the neighborhood, any visit to Flagstaff would suffer without the inclusion of Tinderbox Kitchen, the indisputable pioneer among the city’s new wave of tent-pole dining over the past decade. Pushing local boundaries early and forcefully, Tinderbox Kitchen’s forward-thinking menus are steered by talented rising chef Derek Christensen, who sharpens the restaurant’s focus squarely on the same hyper-local sourcing that the ever-unfolding backyard of Flagstaff provides. Or opt for slightly more straightforward comforts at next-door Tinderbox Annex cocktail lounge, where you will find well-curated booze, a capable bar staff and a limited chalkboard food menu featuring colossal charcuterie boards and one of the city’s best, if over-the-top, burgers. Sorry, Diablo Burger. Longtime Flagstaff chef David Smith, whose star-studded resume lists some of the state’s top restaurants, has helped launch what must be the city’s most talked-about new spot: Root Public House. This stunning two-level destination along South San Francisco Street spearheads what could be described as the city’s latest wave of high-minded dining. It features a modern if not eclectic menu of comfort foods, both global and closer to home, as well as a smart, seasonal cocktail program. Tip: the rooftop bar at sunset is a matchless local experience. While the Southside neighborhood monopolizes most of what’s new and compelling in the city, downtown Flagstaff is also enjoying a renewed lease on life beyond the sundries, gimmick shops and hum of rudderless tourists. Must-dos are the lineup of new watering holes, like the stylish, re-tailored upstairs wine bar, eatery and bottle boutique FLG Terroir. Also, The Commerce, located on the
Flavors of Mexico and Latin America NOVEMBER former site of Flagstaff’s storied Commerce Hotel, has quickly become the city’s terminus for serious craft cocktails, featuring a menu that incorporates largely Arizona-distilled spirits. The Commerce shares a wall (and local ownership) with next-door Sosoba noodle shop, the original sibling to the recently opened Roosevelt Row Phoenix location. Locals and visitors alike swarm early and stay late for the popular hangout’s rich, soul-hugging bowls of ramen and modern, Asianleaning shareables. For sunrise seekers, solace, caffeine and sugary morning carbs can be secured at Tinderbox Tourist Home, the latest concept by T-box owners Kevin and Scott Heinonen, in the Southside neighborhood. For something more sinister, spicy and south-of-the-border, wake up at downtown’s classic diner, MartAnne’s, over a plate of their infamous and oh-so-glorious chilaquiles. “Christmas-style” and another cup of coffee, please. No longer in the shadow of Phoenix, Flagstaff has quietly changed. What used to be a high-elevation playground for locals in the know—artists, activists, students, outdoor enthusiasts—Flagstaff hasn’t just come of age, it’s come due. This is no more visible than from a seat at one of the city’s most sought-after tables. DOWNTOWN OCOTILLO DECEMBER GAINEY RANCH Gainey Ranch - DecembeR LivingRoomWineBaR.com
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