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Dominick’s Real Italian: A Dining Review

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Roy had not been well for many weeks and had lost 30 pounds. And was feeling frail and in need of something hearty to consume. In short, he wanted pizza. So I did our due diligence and picked a pizza joint with very good reviews. This was Dominick’s Real Italian … Continue reading

Rigazzi Italian Restaurant in Nogales: A Dining Review

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Spinach Salad

We arrived at the Pimeria Alta Museum in Nogales on a hot day in mid-July 2023 only to find it closed. It was noon and their website said it was open at 11:00 PM, but … So we headed for Ragazzi Italian Restaurant for lunch. What a great surprise. Here … Continue reading

Vivace: A Long Awaited, Updated Dining Review

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Roy at Vivace

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

Dolce Vita Italian Bistro: A Dining Review

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Dolce Vita

On a Saturday in late October 2022, Neighbor Roy and I dined at Dolce Vita Italian Bistro on East Fort Lowell in Tucson. We arrived at noon and the place was not crowded. In fact, we were the only diners until a lady arrived halfway through our meal. A pleasant … Continue reading

North Italia: A Dining Review

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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

Guiseppe’s Ristorante Italiano: A Dining Review

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On a cool January afternoon, Neighbor Roy and I went to Guiseppe’s Ristorante Italiano for lunch. It was kind of difficult to find as it is set back off Oracle Road in a shopping center with Allen’s Shoes. The restaurant is in the far north end of this shopping center, … Continue reading

Bottega Michelangelo Restorante: A Dining Review

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On a Friday afternoon in early October, Neighbor Roy & I ventured to an Italian restaurant in Northwest Tucson: the Bottega Michelangelo Restorante. We had read that it had received good reviews so we were looking forward to the experience. Moreover, Julia, my nurse, said it had recently been remodeled, … Continue reading

Lunch at Vivace Italian Restaurant: A Dining Review

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Vivace Bread Pudding

We had not dined at Vivace for many years. Back in 2011, this Italian eatery was one of the first to be awarded Southern Arizona Guide’s 5-Saguaro rating: Best of the Best. Vivace is known to be where your take your guests for special occasions. Now it was time to … Continue reading

Ragazzi International Cuisine: A Dining Review

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Ragazzi Insalada Caprese with side of meatballs.

[Editor’s Note: It appears that the result of Covid 19 has struck another restaurant enterprise.] Occasionally we invite knowledgeable people with discriminating taste to write a dining review. Ivan Drechsler and his wife April live in Tubac and are active in that historic village 47 miles south of Tucson. Ivan … Continue reading

Does Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Serve The Best Pizza In Tucson?

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Grimaldi Pizzeria

Editor’s Note: Grimaldi’s in Tucson has closed but there are several in Phoenix to visit. Six of us ventured to mid-town to see if Grimaldi’s should be on our upcoming List of the 10 Best Pizzas In Tucson. Having read their website self-description, I was particularly interested in their oven. … Continue reading

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