Mandarin Grill: A Dining Review
On a Friday in mid-November 2022, Neighbor Roy and I headed for Wokfire Grill at Speedway and Park in Tucson. But we could not find a parking space to save our lives. So we headed north to Grant Road and stopped at Mandarin Grill. I did not know anything about … Continue reading
What is the I-19 Corridor south of Tucson famous for?
Few people know that south of Tucson to Nogales, Arizona is the only stretch of road in the US that is measured in kilometers? It is also one of the shortest interstates in the US. Wikipedia has an interesting article about this odd road. It is too involved to tackle … Continue reading
This Week’s Pic & Last Week’s Winners
Where is this? Send your best guest to: info@southernarizonaguide.com. LAST WEEK’S PIC Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with Family, friends, or quietly. The picture of the church interior and exterior is Bisbee’s Iconic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. In addition to those who were inside this beautiful church and … Continue reading
Historic Military Forts in the Time of the Apache Wars
There were many military forts in the time of the Apache Wars, none more so than Ft. Bowie, portrayed in many a western that pitted the Indians against the Cavalry. Ft. Bowie may have been the most famous in Southern Arizona but there were a dozen others, strategically placed throughout … Continue reading
A Tubac Presidio Tour
On a Saturday in mid-November 2022, Ms. Karen and I ventured to Tubac Presidio for a Cast of Characters Tour. This tour runs Saturdays until the end of the year but sign up early. Billed as a docent-led tour of the historical characters from Tubac’s storied past, it was led … Continue reading
Barnfire Mesquite Grill: A Dining Review
On a Friday in mid-November 2022, Neighbor Roy and I dined at Barnfire Mesquite Grill in Marana at Cortaro Farms Road and Thornydale. Yes, that is right, “BARNfire”. I found this place by accident, but a look at its online menu convinced me that we should give it a try. … Continue reading
Barro’s Pizza: A Dining Review
On a Friday in early November 2022, Neighbor Roy and I dined at Barro’s Pizza in Marana. Earlier in the week, I had asked him what he wanted to eat come next Friday, and he exclaimed, “Pizza”. But it was up to me to choose which pizzeria we would go … Continue reading
A Walkabout An Old Tucson Cemetery
In late October 2022, Ms. Karen and I ventured out to partake in a walking tour of the Old Court Street Cemetery with Guide Homer Theil, the archaeologist who discovered the remnants of the original Tucson Presidio, now a public museum. This tour lasted about an hour and a half. … Continue reading
Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday Accused Of Murder!
Following the Gunfight at the OK Corral, Ike Clanton filed murder charges against the Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, as well as Virgil and Morgan Earp who had been wounded in the gunfight.
Continue readingDolce Vita Italian Bistro: A Dining Review
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