If you head out east in Tucson on The Old Spanish Trail road you'll soon come to Saguaro National Park. It's one of two National Parks in Tucson dedicated to preserving the Saguaro forest and the rest of the desert flora and fauna. That's about as far east as Tucson goes because the park is … Continue reading Old School gets a New Vibe
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Hello and thanks for stopping by. Today I wanted to talk a little about going over the border into Mexico. There are many places to cross into Mexico but I'm going to be talking about the border town of Nogales, that is only about 60 miles from Tucson. I know recently there was a tragic … Continue reading Why Journey to a Border Town?
Hello everyone! Yes, today is Saturday but, I did start writing my "Friday Finds" yesterday and ran into life, which as you know can sometimes throw a curve ball at you! So, I'm going to crunch three restaurants into one blog post. I thought it best to do it this way as I want to … Continue reading Friday Finds, 3 Fun Places For Food
Today's post is a quickie but one not to be missed. Over the last few months I've met a few transplanted New Yorkers here in Tucson. Without fail every single one of them has told me the best pizza in town was Fiamme Pizza at 4706 E. Sunrise Drive. I did what I normally do … Continue reading Friday Finds, Pizza!
Hello and thanks for stopping by. Today I'm doing a quick drive-by post on my favorite Thai and Vietnamese restaurant. The reason it's a drive-by review is because the place is in College Park, Md. You might pass it if you're driving on I-95 coming or going from the Outer Banks or DC area. I … Continue reading Pho Thom Yum!
Hello and welcome to another post from Boone Appétit! From the headline some of you are probably saying, "Yeah, tell us something we don't know". However, I'm talking about the good kind of fishy, Sushi. If you go to DC and happen to visit the Smithsonian Zoological Park, Tono Sushi, isn't that far away. Located … Continue reading Something is Fishy in The Nation’s Capitol!
Hello everybody and welcome to another post on Boone Appétit. La Indita in Tucson, AZ has been a Tucson tradition since 1983. They are a Native Tohono O’Odham & Tarascan of Michoacan restaurant serving a mixture of traditional Mexican dishes, popular Indian Fry Breads and home style family recipes. So technically speaking they're not strictly a … Continue reading La Indita
Hello and once again, in keeping with the theme that there's more than delicious Mexican food in Tucson, I have found a rare gem, The European Market. I was told about this place by a friend that preforms improve at "The Unscrewed Theater" on East Speedway Boulevard. ( check them out online, some funny stuff). … Continue reading A Taste of Eastern Europe in the Desert
If you've been reading my blog for awhile you'll notice that I really try and not give negative reviews. There are so many variables in the restaurant world that should be taken into account. I have seen literal fist fights in kitchens when the chefs have a disagreement. So, usually I like to give the … Continue reading Loser and Onions
It's not often you come across someone making Fry Bread on the side of the road, but when you do, you should pull over and give it a try! Reservation Sensation is a family owned business that sets up shop at different locations on different days. On Saturdays they are located on Speedway Boulevard in … Continue reading The Sensation From The Reservation