On a Friday in mid-April 2023, Ms. Karen and I took a trip to St. Phillip’s Plaza, ostensibly to acquire some Fig Vinegar. But first, I was hungry. So I talked Ms. Karen into having lunch with me at the Union Public House in the Plaza. It was chilly out, … Continue reading
We had planned on celebrating Neighbor Roy’s 90th birthday at Vivace Italian Restaurant in Tucson for several weeks. Why Vivace? Well, it is one of the very few Southern Arizona restaurants that has earned a Five Sagauo rating on the Guide. The day finally came in late January 2023 and … Continue reading
A few weeks ago we headed up to Claire’s Cafe in Catalina at the suggestion of Paul Hopman, who exhibits his scratchboard art there. Our friend Patty joined us. We got there, perhaps around 12:30. It was definitely lunch hour, even though it was the weekend. Or perhaps it is … Continue reading
On a Friday the First of July 2022, Neighbor Roy and I enjoyed lunch at North Italia at the north end of La Encantada Mall in the Foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The first thing we noticed is that there was no parking near the entrance. So I asked … Continue reading
Neighbor Roy was wanting Oriental food for lunch this Friday in late April 2022. So he suggested we go to P. F. Chang’s on River Road in Tucson. I made the reservation online. That was easy. Just entered my name and the time I wanted to arrive … 12:30 PM. … Continue reading
On a Friday in early September, 2021, Neighbor Roy and I had lunch at the Garden Bistro at Tohono Chul Park. For the uninitiated, Tohono Chul is one of at least 4 Botanical Gardens in Tucson. I had reviewed this restaurant some years before when we were doing our Best … Continue reading
Neighbor Roy and I went to Proof for pizza one Friday afternoon. We entered St. Phillip’s Plaza from River Road on the north side of this shopping center and the place was right in front of us. As we entered the building, we could see that hardly anyone was there, … Continue reading
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
(Bird closed in September 2018) I was chatting with my physical therapist, Shelley, when she mentioned that she had been to Bird Bar & Chicken recently. She got my attention since I had long considered doing a review of Bird. She told me that she had a waffle and that … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Harvest on River is Closed due to a lease dispute. Please visit Harvest in Oro Valley until they find a new venue. There are two Harvest Restaurants in Tucson. The menu is the same. Their mission is a focus on fresh local food; Grass-fed beef burgers, and local … Continue reading
