10 new local Flagstaff restaurants to try when you come back for NAU Homecoming

Northern Arizona University celebrates Homecoming on October 22, 2011.
While you're back in town enjoying the old memories of yesteryear, enjoy these ten new(er) (ie, have opened in the last five or so years) non-chain restaurants Flagstaff has to offer for some good eats and new memories...

1. Tinderbox Kitchen (Down-home classics with fancy pants twists)
2. Diablo Burger (one of the country's best burgers made with local beef)
3. Criollo Latin Grill (classy food, flavors & atmosphere)
4. Louie's Chicken Shack (delish fried chicken strips)
5. Pizza Furiosa (from the chef/owner of Pesto Brothers)
6. Greek Islands Restaurant (hole in the wall tasty Greek food)
7. Big John's Texas BBQ (take out for a nice picnic)
8. Scott's Chicago Pizza (get the pepperoni rolls for an app)
9. Mama Burger (no-nonsense solid burgers)
10. 1899 Bar and Grill (NAU's new fine dining restaurant)

Or try these yummy new spots that also have other locations outside Flagstaff:

1. Taverna Greek Grill
2. Oregano's
3. Wildflower Bread Company
4. Pita Jungle
5. Chipotle
6. Panda Express