The Toasted Owl Cafe in Flagstaff, AZ

The Toasted Owl Café was one woman’s dream that was only waiting for opportunity and time to become a reality. Being a former English teacher in the Phoenix area, Cecily Maniaci arrived in Flagstaff, AZ three years ago in pursuit of her ‘Toasted Owl’ dream. Combining her one ‘toaster’, one hotplate, and 5 table operation […]

The Silver Pine Restaurant of Flagstaff, AZ

The Silver Pine Restaurant is new in Flagstaff, AZ.  The location is not, but the restaurant is.  A total makeover of the former Little America restaurant happened last summer and the new creation that emerged is the elegant Silver Pine Restaurant and Bar.  A back patio was opened up with a beautiful lava rock waterfall […]

Holiday Craft Shows in Flagstaff

Holiday craft shows in Flagstaff have always proven to inspire the Christmas spirit in my “I can’t believe it is Christmas time again” attitude.  Upon entering a craft bazaar, my attitude converts to excitement as I see the amazing things people have creatively hand-crafted.  Flagstaff is known for being an ‘artsy’ town, and the holidays […]

Shopping Anyone?

Did someone say, “Shopping”?   There is nothing quite like the Old Town Shops in Flagstaff, AZ.  This quaint shopping mall in the heart of the downtown area is the rave that attracts the summer crowd and is a great place to “hang out” in the evenings or when the monsoon summer rains come pouring […]