Having proven himself as a success with three popular Flagstaff eateries – Salsa Brava, Fat Olives and Fat Bagels – Arizona chef, restaurateur and Food Network regular John Conley (AKA “Johnny Brava”) has created a new YouTube cooking series with his son, Adam (AKA “the Leftover King”) titled “Raid The Kitchen.” Each episode begins with John and Adam playfully arguing over what they’re going to make for dinner before ultimately coming to an agreement involving some kind of mashup of their … [Read more...] about Chef John Conley and Son Release YouTube Cooking Series: ‘Raid The Kitchen’
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Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Fat Bagels owner and local restaurateur John Conley has literally gone to great lengths, traveling the country to develop recipes rooted in classic kettle-boiled bagel techniques. Now, he’s bringing that authentic New York-style taste across great lengths. Most recently, he and Kaiti DuPuy, director of operations for Fat Bagels, Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, traveled to the remote grasslands of Babbitt Ranches to serve up gourmet bagels and unique spreads to dignitaries, land managers, renewable … [Read more...] about Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Flagstaff’s budding restaurant scene is at a crossroads. A number of local restaurants and chefs are gaining national acclaim at the same time economic conditions — inflation, higher wages and prices — are creating headwinds for operators. “People are paying more for their food than they ever have and they’re not happy about it,” said John Conley, owner of Salsa Brava and Fat Olives. “It is the most challenging time ever,” said Conley, who started Salsa Brava 36 years ago when he left … [Read more...] about Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
