Where does “East Tucson” begin? I suppose that depends on where you live. For us, east Tucson is somewhere east of Alvernon, which is really pretty Central. The more Tucson stretches east, the further “East Tucson” gets. Perhaps Swan or Country Club should be the dividing line. Some put East Tucson as far out as Wilmot. You decide. In any case you will find many, many upscale restaurants on the “Eastside”. Here are a few.
Transplant Pizza: A Dining Review
Here it is, already the end of September 2023. And Neighbor Roy is feeling good enough to join me for lunch on Friday. I have missed the old boy for several weeks now following his recent heart surgery. I asked him via email what he wanted to eat this Friday … Continue reading
Guilin Chinese Restaurant: A Dining Review
On a Friday in early June 2023, Ms. Karen and I met our friend Michael at Guilin Chinese on East Broadway in Tucson. Michael had recommended this place so we assumed it would be among Tucson’s best Chinese. So that you should know, we originally met Michael when we took … Continue reading
Char Thai: A Dining Review
On a Friday in mid-March 2023, Neighbor Roy and I struck out to cross Tucson for a lunch at Char Thai. It had been recommended to me by my personal trainer, Vadim, who works at Body Basics. I go there twice a week to improve my balance, which is nearly … Continue reading
Kon Tiki: A Dining Review
Sally, our friend in Sonoita, wrote us that she and her sister had gone to Kon Tiki in Tucson recently and recommended it. OK, I thought. It’s a bit of a hike for us on the West Side of Tucson, but we should go. So Ms. Karen, Neighbor Roy, and … Continue reading
Indian Twist: A Dining Review
A few weeks back, Neighbor Roy gave me a clipping from the Arizona Daily Star newspaper about their recommendations for local dining. On it was a mention of Indian Twist restaurant on East Camp Lowell in Tucson. I asked Roy if he wanted to try it and he said, “Whatever.” … Continue reading
Holy Smokin’ Butts: A Dining Review
At noon on a Saturday in late May, 2022, Ms. Karen, Neighbor Roy, and I went to Holy Smokin’ Butts for lunch. This place is way out East so normally we would not have ventured that far from home except two friends, Patty of Oro Valley and Sally of Sonoita … Continue reading
Texas Burrito Company: A Dining Review
On a Friday in early May 2022, Neighbor Roy and I went to lunch at the Texas Burrito Company in the Costco center off Kino Parkway. It was a bit of a drive from our homes in NW Tucson in the Tucson Mountains, but what the heck. It was a … Continue reading
Inca Peruvian Cuisine: A Review
On day in late summer 2019, Neighbor Roy and I went to Inca Peruvian Cuisine on the East side of Tucson. We were looking forward to experiencing exotic spices from South America. Now, mind you, we knew nothing about Peruvian Food, but I had a discount coupon from the Arizona … Continue reading
El Cisne Restaurant & Tequila Bar : A Review
El Cisne translates to “swan” in English. This restaurant is definitely upscale, which in Tucson means they serve on table cloths with cloth napkins. Also, the lights are low (bring a flashlight) and the background music is soft. It’s located in a nondescript shopping center on the northeast side of … Continue reading
Shish Kebab House: Jordanian Cuisine In Tucson Arizona
Last week I wrote a review of Za’atar, a Tucson “restaurant” that serves Iraqi and Iranian foods, most notably shish kabobs. This traditional Middle Eastern dish consists of bite-size chunks of seasoned meat or fish plus veggies roasted on a skewer and served with rice and various sauces and condiments. … Continue reading