Two weeks ago, Neighbor Roy gave me a clipping from the AZ Daily Star about local restaurants they recommend. One was 81 Hong Kong Cafe on East Wetmore Road in Tucson. Since I knew that Roy delights in Chinese food, I suggested to him that we give it a try. … 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 in mid-September 2022, Neighbor Roy and I had lunch at Opa’s Grill on 4th Avenue in Tucson. This is where Athen’s Restaurant used to be before it closed last year. The first thing I noticed is how nice the atmosphere is. There are pictures of Santorini, Greek … Continue reading
One Friday in late August 2022, Neighbor Roy and I ate lunch at the Barrio Brewing Company in Tucson. It’s on Toole Street south of Downtown. Why Barrio Brewing Company, you ask? Well, I had a hankerin’ for a good burger and thought they might have some. We arrived right … Continue reading
On the day before Neighbor Roy and I were scheduled to do lunch, I asked him what kind of food he wanted to eat this Friday. He replied that he wanted Oriental. So I chose Chef Wang on Grant Road in Tucson. It was fairly close to our homes and … Continue reading
Our Sonoita friend, Sally Reichardt, wrote an email to us in mid-August 2022, and shared pictures of her recent trip to Bisbee. They showed a lush green landscape so this place had received much rain of late. She also described her and her husband’s experience at the Old Bisbee Brewing … Continue reading
On a Friday in late July 2022, Neighbor Roy and I dined at the Polish Cottage on East Broadway in Tucson. We don’t usually travel that far east, but wife, Ms. Karen, had mentioned that the Polish Cottage had been closed for some weeks for remodeling and that we should … Continue reading
On a Friday in late July 2022, Neighbor Roy and I traveled down Grant Road in Tucson to Robert’s Restaurant for lunch. I chose Robert’s because it was highly rated on TripAdvisor. Four and a half stars. We’ll see for ourselves. We arrived at exactly 12 noon and the temperature … Continue reading
Neighbor Roy and I returned to Silver Saddle Steakhouse after finding it closed for a week last week. And it was a good thing we did too. Silver Saddle is high on our “List of the Best Steakhouses” in Tucson and after a return visit this week, it still is. … Continue reading
During the first week of July 2022, Neighbor Roy and I left our homes in the Tucson Mountains to enjoy lunch at a place recommended by friend Sally, who lives in Sonoita. The place is called Ruby’s, located at roughly Kino Parkway and Ajo Way. When Roy and I arrived … Continue reading
