5 out of 5 stars — Everything was perfect. With a name like Allure, you’d expect your dining experience to be the embodiment of all things delicious and sexy. And Executive Chef Melissa Magallon, of Allure in San Diego, delivers just that. Starting with the intimate bistro tables-for-two along San Diego’s 4th Avenue sidewalk,…
Sawmill Run Mt. Lemmon- Cooking with Altitude This is a last minute trip up Mt Lemmon which includes jumping on our Victory motorcycle and then ends with eating a great breakfast. Met up with our new friend Shanna (Harley chick rider) at the base, gathered up Lisa Mae (rock climber and Mt. Lemmon guide extraordinaire),…
Tucson Eats Vegas, at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill in Las Vegas Tucson Eats Dinner in Vegas- I know you can put this review to good use because the direct flights to Sin City are always packed. A few weeks ago we ate dinner in Las Vegas, at celeb/Iron Chef Bobby Flay’s Caesars Palace restaurant, Mesa…
Mr. An’s Japanese Steakhouse: Teppan Steak, Sushi, & Seafood 3.5 Stars of 5 I can’t tell you the last time I was in a Japanese steakhouse, yet for some reason, a few nights ago, we decided to stop in at Mr. An’s Teppan Steak, Sushi, & Seafood on Oracle Road. Actually, “for some reason” is…
Fine Dining, Southern Style: Chef Vivian Howard Brings Originality Back to the TV Table Wanted to take a moment to tell you about A Chef’s Life. Are you watching this show about southern cooking? Out here in Tucson, it’s been airing on Saturdays around noon on PBS, but not always. We are touched, moved, and…
Proof that there is a God and she listens to me: Yamato’s Japanese Sushi Bar Sushi your thing? 4 out of 5 Spare me your sushi recommendations—that is, unless you agree that Yamato’s Japanese Sushi Restaurant on Grant is the best Sushi in Tucson. Given the combination of expensive food and the fact that the…
For Pho and all things Vietnamese. (I may need an Pho Intervention) This is part of our Best of Asian in Tucson Posts– to see the other posts you can go here for Chinese https://tucsoneatsdinner.com/dinner/best-chinese/ Is Pho and Vietnamese your thing? Pho #1 —— 4 out of 5 stars I know many of you like…
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink Tucson Located in the downtown neighborhood near Congress Hotel, we stopped in for Lunch at Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink. It was our second visit in 3 months and the first thing I want to point out is how much I appreciate servers that know the menu, are attentive, and…
Wilco round 2 Tucson .75 out of 5 Wilco takes a second hit as it appears they have managed to lower their level of service. TED reviewed them not that long ago. In today’s review, associate food blogger Cori appears to be saying Wilco is a “will not” be going there ever again. Associate review…
Proper 5 out 5 stars for places to eat in Tucson Proper proves that food can be rich and delicious with deep complexities through modest restraint and a sophisticated balance of flavor and texture. If it’s pork belly, it is both rich and crunchy. If it’s gnocchi, then the texture will serve to highlight how…
