Spending a weekend in Flagstaff also means enjoying its culinary landscape. Youll find a great meal here at any time of the day and for every taste and budget, from high-end gourmet restaurants to tiny hole-in-the-wall establishments.

Here are a few of my favorites.

If you are like me and the hotels morning coffee just doesnt cut it for you, you need to try the espresso at Firecreek Coffee Company in Historic Downtown Flagstaff. And you dont have to order the espresso, either -- from the perfect cup of cappuccino to lattes and gourmet blends, youll find something to satisfy your coffee craving. Pair it with one of their fresh-baked pastries or stay for a full breakfast.

In our quest for the best pizza in town, we found Pizzicletta a few years ago. Baked from fresh ingredients, their thin, crispy dough makes one of the best Margherita pizzas Ive ever tried -- anywhere. Though pizza is their specialty, they have other Italian fare, too. And if you are in the mood for dessert, be sure to try their house-made gelato.

Youll find Pizzicletta on a corner of Phoenix Avenue in a small and unassuming brick building.

For a satisfying meal after a day of hiking in the forests around Flagstaff, dine at Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar, where youll be delighted by the farm-focused, fresh meals. Big on sustainability, Brix uses fresh ingredients from local farmers and ranchers. Youll find seasonal dishes that will delight meat lovers and vegans alike. Ask your server for recommendations.

Youll find Brix on San Francisco Street just a few blocks from downtown Flagstaff.

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