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
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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
