Mountain biking is becoming more popular here, and the southwest’s stunning landscape. If you’re just starting out, scope out the terrain at the Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead in the eastern foothills of Tucson Mountains and Honeybee Canyon in the Oro Valley. Both feature relatively milder pitches that usually appeal to novices. More advanced riding awaits on Mount Lemmon. Expertise aside, you should hire a guide anyway to ensure a seamless and safe adventure. The folks at Homegrown are some of the most dedicated. Its owner Art is a founding member of the Tucson Off-Road Cyclists and Activists, a non-profit that advocates…

The new shop, which is open 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday – Sunday, is dedicated to sourcing their beans responsibly, making sure they’re ethical and easy on the environment. On the menu, they have multiple beverages including an Americano, cortado, cappuccino, cafe latte, double espresso, chai latte, and more. However, if you’re in the market of brewing your own coffee at home, Talego Coffee Co. has you covered. They’re currently selling their own roasts: Costa Rica, Brazil, Mexico, and a Latin Blend — all of which are sold online, too. This article was originally published by a tucsonfoodie.com…

Hungry for more local restaurants in Tucson? We’ve scoped out the scene and spotted four you’ll want to try. In 2015, Tucson was designated as an official City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, the first city in the United States to earn such a recognition. Tucson earned this designation due to having the “longest agriculture history of any city in the United States.”  Seeing as Tucson has such a rich culinary heritage, it’s only fitting that southern Arizona’s largest city would be home to a plethora of farm-to-table restaurants. Here are four that you should consider checking out.  All of the…

Mission Gardens in Tucson ArizonaKarthika Gupta Located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Mission Gardens is a living testament to the region’s culturally rich cuisine and history. Spread over four acres, it boasts meticulously restored garden plots that celebrate the area’s agricultural past. Mission Garden is located at the foot of Sentinel Peak, at the site of the Native American village of S-cuk Son (pronounced Chuk Shon), a place sacred to the Tohono O’odham. It offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of desert farming and the story of the region’s first inhabitants. A huge part of the garden’s mission…

Diablo Burger A list of the Best Restaurants in Flagstaff without Diablo Burger would be incomplete.   The restaurant has been dominating the “best burger” scene since its doors opened in 2009. The menu boasts 11 combos, with the “Señor Smoke” proving a crowd favorite — topped with ancho grilled onions, grilled avocado, bacon, cilantro, and sriracha mayo.  If you’re feeling like a burger architect, you’ve also got the choice to BYOB (build your own burger) from an array of ingredients, including beets, chimichurri, and coffee barbecue sauce.  Owner Derrick Widmark’s passion extends beyond the kitchen as he sources his grass-fed…