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At Evans, we believe understanding where our food comes from is just as important as enjoying it. Each month, our Fish of the Month series takes a closer look at a different species of seafood, exploring its history, flavor, and place in the world of fish and chips. This month, we're highlighting Pollock, also commonly spelled Pollack, a versatile white fish valued for its mild flavor, flaky texture, and importance to sustainable fisheries around the world. Pollock (Pollachiu

Whether you call them chips or fries, everyone agrees on one thing: nothing beats a pile of golden, crispy potatoes. But how did one humble dish end up with two very different names, styles, and national identities? From the terraced fields of the Andes to the cobblestone streets of Paris, the seaside shops of Britain, and the diners of America, the story of fried potatoes is one of discovery, cultural pride, and pure comfort food perfection. From the Andes to the Old World L

This month at Evans, we are taking a closer look at Catfish. Photo by forgotton0001, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped and/or edited from the original. Catfish often carries a reputation that does not match its culinary quality. In some places, it is labeled as a “bottom feeder,” a description that has historically been applied to a wide range of seafood species without much distinction. That perception comes from older associations with how Catfish liv

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