I can hardly believe that it's already the 4th of July! Then again the last two years have been kind of a blur for me. Independence Day for America has many meanings for many people. One thing is for certain, most people love to get outside and celebrate with a good BBQ. Much like Memorial … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
Category: Things to do
Things to do in and around town.
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
Tucson is home to many amazing restaurants, so much so, it was the first American city to be given the Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)award in the field of Gastronomy. Only 116 cities worldwide have been given this award. So in keeping with my theme that Tucson is more than amazing Mexican … Continue reading Opa! Fun With Food And Fire.
There's many people who think the West has lost it's old Cowboy feel. There's also many who are happy about it and yet there's others who hope that feeling is never lost. I for one do like certain aspects of it, the pioneering spirit for one thing and the resilience of the people that had … Continue reading The West Is Still Wild
Hello and welcome! In today's post I'm going to show you another amazing place to eat in Tucson, that isn't Mexican food. The place I'm talking about is Roma Imports, located at 627 S. Vine Tucson, AZ 85719. In 1999 Lillian Speith, started Roma as a wholesale business, importing and making Italian food. When I … Continue reading When In Rome Do As The Romans Do… When In Tucson Do Roma!
I know many people think Tucson is all about it's Mexican food, but in the next couple posts I'll be telling you about many of Tucson's other restaurants that are not slanted towards the spicy side of life! Dating way back to 1964 Mildred Novak's first Millie's Pancake Haus was opened and her pancakes and … Continue reading It’s Not All Heat And Spice
Hi everyone! I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. Maybe Spring is happening in your world or hopefully the signs are showing? Here in Tucson, Spring went on a holiday and let Summer take over. I have to say it doesn't feel bad to have a couple 90 degree days, … Continue reading Chimi What?
If you've been reading my blog, you'll remember that I was born in Tucson, AZ. In my opinion, Tucson is also home to some of the best Mexican food in the country. For a long time it was hard to find all the ingredients needed to make certain Mexican dishes unless you ventured to several … Continue reading Deliciousness From South Of The Border
In 1992 eight researchers, volunteered to be sealed up in a huge three acre model of the earth for two straight years. Separated from the outside world and completely dependent on their environment for food, water and oxygen, what could possibly go wrong? Almost sounds like the beginning of a Steven King novel, but this … Continue reading The World In A Nutshell