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Honoring the labor, leadership, and community that helped build Flagstaff across generations. Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the long-delayed end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last remaining enslaved people that they were free. More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. Today, Juneteenth is a federal

Photo by Randy Heinitz via Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0 As Flagstaff marks the Centennial of Route 66, it feels like the right moment to look a little closer at the stories that sit just off the main celebration. Beyond the neon signs, road trips, and familiar stretches of highway, there are neighborhoods whose history is just as central to the Route 66 story, even if they are not always highlighted in the spotlight. The Southside is one of those places. What follows is a

At Evans Fish and Chips, we value fresh food, education, and community. In that spirit, we are introducing a Fish of the Month series to explore different types of seafood, how they are sourced, and how they fit into the wider world of fish and chips. Each month, we will highlight a different fish, sharing a bit about what it is, where it comes from, and how it is commonly used. And this month, we are featuring Rockfish. It is a West Coast fish that often appears under a few

For as long as there have been chippies, there have been pickles behind the counter. Pickled onions that make your eyes water. Pickled eggs steeped in malt vinegar. Sometimes, even a jar of sweet gherkins, ready to be plucked out with tongs. If you’ve been around a British fish and chip shop long enough, you know that warm fried aroma mingled with sharp pickle tang is practically part of the experience. Pickles have always belonged in a chip shop, just not like this. This sum

At Evans Fish & Chips, we believe good food tells a story, one that connects tradition, flavor, and community. When we opened our doors, our goal was simple: to bring a bit of that classic English “chippy” experience to our corner of America. Crispy, golden fish, thick-cut chips, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel right at home — that’s what we’re all about. But the story of fish and chips started long before Evans. Grab your napkin (and maybe a splash of malt vinegar