Reviewing Arizona’s Eateries Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse 16160 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 2-14-18 First impression: 3 out of 5 croutons. There is a large bar area to the side, and the hostess station is right in front The ambiance: 1 out of 5 croutons. The many tables are so close together that you must inch […]
Reviewing Arizona’s eateries. Top Shelf, 35th and Peoria Avenue, Phoenix 2-17-18 First impression: 3 out of 5 croutons. The lobby was spacious, with a fountain in the center. Lots of cheerful disembodied voices greeted us as we were seated immediately. The ambiance: 3 out of 5 croutons. Nothing special here. It is the same as […]
Mike and Ronda’s “The Place,” Glendale 1-28-18 First impression: 4 out of 5 croutons. The entrance was crowded, with foodies waiting inside and out. Our name was taken, and we were obliged to sit and wait. Ugh. The ambiance: 4 out of 5 croutons. I really liked the wooden lodge look. We sat on beautiful […]
A New Feature: Guest Posts Reviewing Arizona’s Eateries. Macaroni Grill 1-27-2018 Dear fellow foodies, I had high hopes for this one. I am probably the last person in the city to dine there. First impression: 3 out of 5 croutons. The entrance was bright, and the hostess was directly in front of us. We were […]
Professor Ione D. would be fascinated to hear this one. I first heard this story on on the NPR program “All Things Considered.” It concerned a chef in the north of England who has been recreating Christmas dinners of centuries past. Ivan Day is a food historian who disdains the “boring” turkey of the modern […]
Good day to all! I am writing this during my journey to the American West. I always enjoy my quests here. The people are friendly and the homemade food is a divine pleasure. One of the main characters in Vaughn Treude’s latest book Fidelio’s Automata, is Tallulah Hightower, a Choctaw Indian opera singer. This inspired […]
Good day to you, my dear readers. My excursions have landed me back safely in New York. My travel by dirigible from Cuba was a strategic decision, as I wanted to meet the elusive Arietta Trodella, whom I heard had accepted a position aboard the Suwanee Maiden. She is one of the most sought-after confectioners […]
