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
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 it was delicious. Bird is … 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
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 produce. Ms. Karen here. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself on the Eastside of Tucson looking for a place to take Ms. … Continue reading
One Saturday in early summer 2018, four of us decided to try out the Wild Garlic Grill Restaurant, at its new digs, for lunch. Wild Garlic took a giant leap last year, moving from a converted A&W Restaurant on 1st Ave. to the tony district south of La Encantada. (It’s … Continue reading
We are near the end of our exhaustive search for the Top 10 Best Steakhouses in Tucson. So far, we have reviewed: Pinnacle Peak; El Corral; Silver Saddle; PY; Cattletown; Daisy Mae’s; Lil’ Abner’s; Tanque Verde Guest Ranch; Fleming’s; & Sullivan’s. This week we review Bob’s Steak & Chop House … Continue reading
As many of you already know, we are on a mission to discover the Top 10 Steakhouses in Tucson. The first year of the Guide, we published the Top 3 Mexican Restaurants. The following year it was the Top 10 Burgers in Tucson. Last year we ranked the Top 10 … Continue reading
Here we are in June of 2015 working on our list of the Ten Best Steakhouses in Tucson. For my birthday last week, Ms. Karen, my beloved wife and webmistress, thought it would be the right occasion to experience Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar with two of our favorite … Continue reading
As is my custom, I usually take others with me when visiting a restaurant for the purpose of writing a dining review. The deal is we all have to order something different so we can get a broad spectrum of taste experiences. This tends to involve a certain amount of … Continue reading
Sometime in mid-2013, Ms. Karen & I began our search for the Best Sunday Brunch in Tucson. So far, we have already reviewed brunches at: Hacienda del Sol Tanque Verde Guest Ranch Westin La Paloma Resort Agustín Kitchen When I called Westward Look and El Conquistador Resorts to inquire about … Continue reading
