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with fresh, delicious food and drink allergens is even posted on the wall Both she and her partner are severely allergic to gluten

“We were bemoaning the fact that there’s nowhere we can safely eat out and how no one really gets gluten-free So, we decided our next restaurant would specialize in safe foods for those with allergies like us,” she said “Nothing makes you more aware of what’s in or what comes in contact with the food you eat like a food allergy” In short, they really get it. Flagstaff Station makes their own GF focaccia for paninis as well as countless gluten-free baked goods and t r e a t s Diners will be tempted by GF chocolate croissants cinnamon rolls, cakes, bars, and much more. The couple studied pastry making in Paris and many of their recipes came from those forays In fact,Garrison is headed for his Masters in the Art of Baking from Le Cordon Blue in Paris, France. They even make their own GF dog treats for their four-legged customers And cross contamination is not a problem. Safe handling procedures, separate workspaces, utensils, gloves, and even refrigerators make dining Flagstaff Station a worry-free event for those with food allergies You’ve got to try their gluten-free Belgian style waffle A light and airy masterpiece served with fresh fruit, homemade whipped cream, European butter and pure maple syrup It will make you swoon. Whether you dine inside or out on their dog friendly patio or deck, you’ll find the perfect spot to savor your meal

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The Market inside of Flagstaff Station offers a wide variety of everything from your favorite beer,wine,and canned cocktails to snacks and staples And Flagstaff Station supports other locals by purchasing and selling locally produced items such as honey, coffee, body products, books, jewelry, and more Stoponinandsoonyou’ll be saying “Meet me at the Station!”

At High Mountain Health dispensary you are not just a customer, you are family Each person is greeted warmly upon entering the store and receives personalized service from knowledgeable and friendly staff Focused on a broad range of products produced in-house and from top-notch vendors, High Mountain Health has cultivated lasting relationships with customers as well as other members of the cannabis industry There is something for every budget and every type of cannabis consumer High Mountain Health also offers daily/weekly specials as well as discounts for students, veterans and health care professionals High Mountain Health has the most robust patient loyalty program in Flagstaff, whereby registered customers receive points with every transaction that are redeemable on future purchases Because High Mountain Health is committed to integrity and transparency in every customer interaction, they do not support product-driven staff incentives Rather, the goal of each sale is to provide well-informed product knowledge and education

Therefore, High Mountain Health customers can rest assured knowing they’re getting what’s best for them

As one of the only dispensaries in Flagstaff, High Mountain Health celebrated its 10-year anniversary in June of this year The owners of High Mountain Health have remained the same since opening the store in 2013 and are longtime residents of Flagstaff In those 10 years they have proven their investment in and love of the Flagstaff community by donating over $140 000 to local non-profit organizations through a monthly charity drive at the dispensary They also support the Last Prisoner Project – an exoneration initiative for individuals serving time for non-violent cannabis related offenses

In the first 8 years of being in business, High Mountain Health proudly served the medical marijuana community with the intent to provide a higher quality of life In January 2021, High Mountain Health began serving both adult-use as well as medical customers, maintaining a keen focus on customer care Adultuse sales brought a good deal of change but High Mountain Health remains

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In 11 short months Mat- thew Kent, president and CEO of Meteor Crater Enterprises, transformed Planet Science from an idea in his head into a brick-and-mortar reality with its doors open to the community

Planet Science recently opened in May 2023 and is aimed at anyone who has an interest in science Located on North Leroux Street across from Heritage Square this store brings science to the center of the Flagstaff community

Although Planet Science is backed and supported by Meteor Crater Enterprises, the store carries items entirely different from what customers might find at the Meteor Crater Gift Shop

The love for science has remained a constant presence in Flagstaff through its rich traditions and history for the last 100 years Kent said when he first discovered the Flagstaff science community he immediately saw the buzz around Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater

“I think woven into us is the natural curiosity and adventure that science brings to us,” Kent said “We wanna recapture that and we want to reconnect with that and we want to give everybody the opportunity to find that inner junior scientist in them ”

While the store does carry memorabilia for generations who have a sentimental attachment to the era of the Apollo and Artemis missions, Kent explained they have an area that caters to their younger audience as well

“We call it our junior scientist area, and it’s got low tables And we encourage kids to color these coloring pages, Kent said We ve got puzzles and toys and dinosaurs and stuff They can just hang out there while their parents look at other stuff in the store

This area also contains flatscreen TVs, which were installed with the intent of the store be- ing able to stream events such as eclipses and SpaceX launches and be a general meeting place for people to gather and watch these events Kent also said there are hopes of hosting presentations and guest lectures

There is great potential for this space to be a beneficial addition to the downtown atmosphere especially when paired with Kent’s ideas, which allow the junior area to be a utilitarian space

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