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Re: “This 'Little Thing' or That”
Overrated, designer food that is not so good.
Re: “This 'Little Thing' or That”
Looks like the prices have gone up considerably since the last time I dined at Poca Cosa. Wow.
And is she still getting free utilities from the city for being housed in a parking garage? Just sayin'.
Re: “This 'Little Thing' or That”
Cafe Poca Cosa is my favorite restaurant. I have never had a bad meal there or experienced anything like the reviewer is describing since I discovered this gem nearly 10 years ago.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
Mays went downhill starting with that so-called appetizing photo that accompanied the review in the Weekly. The photo of the eggs benedict above is a close second for most unappetizing food photo.
The Chicken and Waffles hatred isn't hatred so much as it's pure sensibility. If you eat that stuff to start with your judgment is seriously impaired. The larger problem is one's judgment is clearly obvious around one's waist and rear.
Everybody got that?
Back to hating.
Signed,
Self Rightous
Re: “Odd Location, French Flavors”
no but Alvernon dead ended there,
Re: “Into the Woods”
This sounds like another place to avoid, featuring mediocre food and plenty of it, just like all other American chain restaurants.
Re: “Odd Location, French Flavors”
"...opened in 1980, back when the intersection of Fort Lowell Road and Alvernon Way was on the outskirts of town."
This was not "on the outskirts of town". Writer obviously did not live in Tucson in 1980.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
good info
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
@rconnelly, The name is Prickly Pops. You can find us on facebook. Thanks for asking. If you come by this the St. Phillips market this Sunday your first Prickly Pop is on the house. Just stop by and say howdy. We also make a mean prickly pear margarita mix.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
@Local Yokel... oh i hope not
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
BIANCHI'S has GREAT Italian food; if you don't know where they're located, they are on the NE corner of Speedway and Silverbell. While it's way out of the way for most Tucsonans, it's well worth the drive. TANIA'S on Grande has been around for decades and they have a large menu; the food is delicious and they have some cold items to go as well. WINGS AND RICE located on the SE corner of Pima and Craycroft has great wings and a variety of sauces; their fried rice/hibachi rice is very good and a good twist on fried rice. VITELLO's in Catalina, AZ has great Italian food; I love their marinara sauce, Chicken Pinocchio, pizza, etc. HOGIE HOUSE has been around for decades and they have the best subs (on Mondays, 9" sandwiches are only $4.99, so they're $3.00 off). There are so many places to mention, so when I think of more, I'll post them.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
Las Margaritas (Oracle and Grant locations) and El Doradito (on S. Park Ave.) have GREAT Carne Seca; El Doradito calls it 'Machaca,' but it's Carne Seca and it's SO yummy! I don't like El Charro; it's SO overrated.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
dry river = gone?
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
The clam chowder at Trident is unbelievable. By far the best in Tucson, and rivals and beats many I have had right on bodies of water.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
Aha Dan!!! I thought it was him because it was listed under his top 5...now I get it!!! Yup! Free maduros for life!!! Now, thanks to your mention in this article, I've created new topping options, a spicy nutella sauce, or honey and powdered sugar!!!!! Come on by!
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
@CP - thought you'd never ask.. Viro's..
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
Luck Wishbone garlic toast? Are you kidding??
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
Good information. Thank you.
Re: “Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes”
While I do love almost everything on The Cup menu, I prefer the Tofu Scramble at Blue Willow, preferably on the patio, and I agree with Susan that Mother Hubbard's Green Corn Waffle w/ green chilies is a quintessential Tucson breakfast. Speaking of breakfasts, I also love Ghini's Eggs Provencale, and I would really miss Adventure Coffee's Full Moon Blend.
Other favorites: the chocolate Babka and sandwiches at Beyond Bread, anything on Feast's ever changing menus, especially the chocolate truffle cookies, and my dogs and I can't let a weekend go by without a stop at Coffee Times drive through for Chai Tea Latte and dog biscuits...they are such nice people.
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Re: “This 'Little Thing' or That”
The reviewer is spot-on. On my last visit I ordered the plato and was disappointed when all three dishes turned out to be beef. The flavors of the three were just about indistinguishable and the whole thing was a watery mess.