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Coppa Cafe Coppa Cafe is a European-style bistro set amid the mountains of Flagstaff serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Choosing to go against the grain of the franchise and chain restaurants often found in smaller-town America, husbandand-wife owners Brian Konefal and Paola Fioravanti instead favor using house-cured meats, ingredients locally procured from nearby farms and ranches, and foraged foods found in the forests around Flagstaff in their dishes. www.coppacafe.net.
Wine & Dine in the Pines
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hile still keeping its cozy “college town” charm, Flagstaff is gaining more and more national attention as a hot spot for adults looking for adventure and culinary creativity. Read on to learn what’s drawing visitors from near and far to this cooler, piney mecca.
Pepsi Amphitheater With temperatures rarely exceeding the mid-80s – even in August – Flagstaff is the perfect outdoor music destination. This venue, among the largest and most acoustically pleasing outdoor venues in the state, has hosted performers including Melissa Etheridge, Willie Nelson and The Charlie Daniels Band in recent years. Developed in a natural forest bowl, the venue is also earning praise for its growing lineup of wine, food and music festivals. A bonus – the amphitheater is linked to the Flagstaff Urban Trail System and welcomes guests to bike or walk to any event. Upcoming acts include Shawn Colvin and Gregg Allman. www.pepsiamp.com.
FABULOUS FLAGSTAFF Activities abound in this Northern Arizona town BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLAGSTAFF CVB
Flagstaff Extreme It is not uncommon to see Flagstaff visitors flying from rope swings and zip lines. Why? An intricate obstacle course set among the trees – the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course – made its debut a few years ago. After a detailed safety program, guests are given the green light to brave four courses, each consisting of 12 obstacles high in the sky. Each course, much like with popular ski mountains, is color-coded to denote difficulty. The easiest part? Having fun! www.flagstaffextreme.com. SO SCOTTSDALE! |
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Wine & Dine in the Pines, among the premier food and wine events in Northern Arizona, will return Aug. 21 for its landmark 20th year. The culinary extravaganza, nestled between the lush pines of Arizona Snowbowl at its Hart Prairie Lodge, raises funds for Northern Arizona University’s Athletics Department and features dozens of Northern Arizona wineries, breweries and eateries as well as wines and spirits provided by Southern Wine & Spirits. A bonus – NAU’s own coaches serve as “sommeliers” for the day during the event, pouring the wine with the help of some professionals while talking sports with the guests. Tickets are $95 and available at www.nauathletics.com.
Alpine Pedaler Ever try a bicycle built for two? How about 14? This innovative, foot-powered trolley is hard to miss in downtown Flagstaff. Available for private parties and single-admission reservations, this openair cruiser has partnered with some of the best watering holes in town including Mother Road Brewery and Lumberyard to ensure a wild ride and VIP status at all drink stops over a nearly three-hour period. www.alpinepedaler.com.
| AUGUST 2016
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