January 2021. I had heard good things about Jax Kitchen on North Oracle and so, when I received a Groupon offering Lunch for 4, I was reasonably certain I could talk three friends into dining with me. With me for lunch last week were Ms. Karen, Ms. Sue, and Ms. Marcia. Always pleasant to dine […]
Continue readingOne day a few weeks ago I was lying face down in “The Torture Room” of my acupuncturist, Dr. Yuan Clare Zhang. Dr. Clare might be 4’7” tall and might weigh 75 pounds dripping wet. To say that Dr. Clare is petite is like saying a teacup Poodle is small. Rather redundant. I’m sure she […]
Continue readingI recall a news story back in 2009 about President Obama executing a daring White House breakout and heading, without warning, to a D.C. burger joint called Five Guys. I used to live in Maryland about 40 minutes from the Mall. I truly loved to visit our Capitol and enjoyed taking visiting friends and family to the many museums and monuments.
Continue readingUpdated July 2012 – Recently renamed Scordatos, after the owner, because people kept confusing it with Vivace, I had never heard of Pizzeria Vivace (pronounced Va-Vaa’-Chee) until I was looking though some other restaurant reviews recently and found that it was rated very highly. It’s located in the St. Philip’s … Continue reading
El Corral Steakhouse on River Road in Tucson is hugely popular. Their specialty is prime rib enjoyed in a casual dining atmosphere.
Continue readingVietnamese. I hear good things about Miss Saigon. Some say it’s average, but other say it’s way above average.Yelp rates it a 4-star. TripAdvisor says it’s #35 out of 652 Tucson restaurants reviewed. I’ll check it out soon. Note to Self… Miss Saigon Bar & Grill Two locations: 4650 West … Continue reading
First, Blue Willow Restaurant on Campbell is a bakery: fresh-out-of-the-oven cakes, pies, muffins, cookies, you-name-it.
Continue readingI know it sounds weird, but a really good burger and a really good glass of wine really do go together.
Continue readingThe Cup Cafe is a downtown tradition enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Creative dishes, eclectic wine list, freshly baked desserts, full bar, indoor or patio seating.
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