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,…
Prep & Pastry on Campbell: The Church of Breakfast (& Lunch), and the Best Chile Relleno Ever First Impressions of Prep & Pastry – A rich experience. A treat. 4.6 out of 5. And all set to the tune of The White Stripes and Foster the People. A question – Is it wrong to lick…
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…
Tucson’s Best Asian Tucson’s Best Asian: 3 Top Picks I was thinking about my next blog when one of our Facebook fans asked, “What’s the best place for Chinese/Asian in Tucson?” This is part of our Best of Asian in Tucson Posts– to see the other posts you can go here for Vietnamese/PHO https://tucsoneatsdinner.com/dinner/pho-1-a-pho-intervention/ and…
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…
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…
SoHo was SooooGood. I recommend you go! We stopped in for lunch at SoHo (Social House and Pub) and it was so good that we awarded them the coveted “If You Are Looking for a New Place to eat in Tucson, You Should Try This” Award. They feature brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. Lunch entrees…
Wilko 2 .5 out 5 for Wilko. We can’t recommend the food but we love the space and the bar of this Tucson restaurant. Nonetheless we actually hope they make it and stick around. After a couple of visits to Wilko, our feelings on it remain mixed. We will return for drinks because the bar,…
