Outstanding!
It was a wonderful lunch. My wife had the Seasonal Special salad, The Plaza Salad: Heritage blend arugula, gala apples, pomegranate seeds, roasted grapes, goat cheese (she substituted feta), and pepitas with maple poppyseed dressing. Artfully plated and she said it was excellent. The last time she came here with my daughter, she also had a Seasonal Special salad that was on a watermelon slice for a platter and she said it was out of this world.
I had the Ribeye Burger and it was heaven. Shaved Angus rib eye with provolone, red onion, bell pepper, banana pepper, served on a brioche bun. I don't recall that mine had the red onion or the bell pepper, but that was serendipitous for my post-covid taste buds that find those items repulsive. This burger was juicy and the texture was great. I opted for the waffle fries and they were crispy.
Well, while I was waiting, I completely downed the huge slice of berry pie that was one of only three items left in the pastry case. My wife told me that I better get it now when we were ordering at the counter or I would regret it because it would probably disappear pretty fast, so I did. It was warmed up for me and I took it to our table. So of course, I'm going to start eating it. I mean, how can you just stare at a slice of pie while waiting for your food? It was SO good. The various berries in it were plump and juicy. The pie was at least an inch and a quarter thick. the crust was flaky. Delicious! If the other slice was still in the pastry case, I would have purchased it to take home.
I also had the pineapple, carrot, ginger drink--*whew*! The ginger was so strong that it was slightly burning my throat. For that reason, I didn't enjoy it. But I held my breath and downed the thing. It was $4.50, after all, in a small juice glass. I wasn't going to let those vitamins go to waste!
It was a pleasant Tucson afternoon and we ate outdoors. Just a lovely lunch. A great stop before you head up Mt. Lemmon or a great stop after coming down Mt. Lemmon (just keep in mind they close at 2:00).
5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money.
4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business.
3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it.
2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money.
1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more