One Friday in July 2021, Friend Rosemary and I went to lunch at Flora’s Market Run ( formerly Rincon Market). It was plenty HOT outside and we asked for a indoor seat, only to be told there would be a 45 minute wait. But that we could be seated outdoors … Continue reading
It’s July in Tucson, and HOT. So Neighbors Ron and Elaine along with Ms. Karen and myself, took off for Sonoita, an hour southeast and 10 degrees cooler. Sonoita is a crossroads to Patagonia, Tombstone, Wineries and Parker Canyon Lake. There has not been much else there for years except … Continue reading
07/15/2020 – Jim and I don’t go out much any more. Southern Arizona is not much fun right now. We love bringing the great things about Southern Arizona to light but in this time there is not much good news to share. Sure, we love to take a drive out … Continue reading
Who has not heard of Barrio Bread? Everyone has written about them, including the New York Times. But have you tasted their bread? Barrio Bread is one of the bakeries that has helped make Tucson truly a City of Gastronomy. After a decade, I have finally gotten my first taste … Continue reading
This week, a reader of our Southern Arizona Guide newsletter wrote about his experience at Mi Nidito Mexican Restaurant. His impression was decidedly different than my original 2011 review which you can read here. J.C., a local Tucsonan who wishes to remain anonymous, wrote in March 2020. “I just finished … 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
It was again a Friday and time for Neighbor Roy and I to go out to lunch. This time I picked St. Mary’s Mexican Food on St. Mary’s Road just east of Grande. We arrived at our usual time: 12:30 PM and the place was packed. Most of the patrons … Continue reading
Once again it was a Friday, time for Neighbor Roy and me to go to lunch together. We decided on the Sausage Deli on Grant and 1st Avenue. It is a standalone building we have passed many times but never ventured in. We arrived at 12:30 PM and the place … Continue reading
In Mid-December, Neighbor Roy & I went to lunch at Jun Dynasty Chinese Restaurant. Their website intriguingly claimed: “Jun Dynasty is the finest restaurant in Tucson Arizona to bring you the culinary art and flavors of traditional Szechuan (Sichuan) Chinese cuisine. With over 100 unique dishes created for you by … Continue reading
We three, Ms. Karen, Neighbor Roy, and I, dined at Gourmet Girls Bakery and Bistro, a gluten-free restaurant on Oracle in Tucson. I had not been there in years, but missed the place. I had called ahead for reservations and we were greeted by Susan, one of the owners. We … Continue reading
