Curious -- Anyone know stores that regularly carry quality cuts of buffalo or bison meat (think more steaks and less ground)? My husband and I think it would be fun and tasty to get a couple for our Thanksgiving Day dinner. I've seen them only occasionally at the Sunflower/Sprouts on Speedway. Also intermittently at the Whole Foods on the same street, though said meat was not in the showcase last time I was there. Suggestions?Thanks!Tags:dining, food (5 comments | Leave a comment)
It's harvest time for garlic and onions here in the Tucson area and Agua Linda Farm will once again be having their Garlic and Onion Festival, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 8, 9 and 10 from 4pm to 10pm. Agua Linda Farm is located south of Tucson, conveniently right off of the I19.Admission is $5 a car and includes scenic hayrides, a petting zoo and live music. The Garden Grill will be offering tasty garlic- and/or onion-based foods (as well as other items) and you can stock up on fresh garlic and onions grown right there on the farm, supporting our area's local agriculture. Agua Linda Farm is a sustainable, direct to consumer operation reminiscent of the diversified family farms of the past. They use natural pest and weed controls and their beef cows are grass pastured, antibiotic and hormone free. They grow a variety vegetables year round and provide seasonal, naturally grown and raised foods that are available at their farm store (either via "u pick" or they have picked) and at a handful of restaurants and food co-ops. They do not grow on the commodity level.More information about Agua Linda Farm can be found directly at their site or on their Facebook pageSupport your local growers and come out for a great evening!Tags:activities, culture, dining, food, gardening, music, nightlife, tourism (Leave a comment)
The Agua Linda Fall Festival officially starts this weekend! The weather is going to be perfect for a day on the farm, so bring the whole gang and help spread the word!The festival will run Friday, Saturday & Sunday throughout the rest of October, with the following hours:Fridays: open to the public at 5pm and staying open 'til 9pm for Movie Night by the pumpkin PatchSaturdays: open 10am-9pm Movie Night on Saturdays now as well!Sundays: 10am - 5pmAgua Linda will also be open from 10am - 5pm this Monday, October 10th.Your $5 per person (except children under 2, who will not be charged) admission includes hayrides, petting zoo, large animal visits, hay pyramid, jumping castle, and kid-friendly hay-bale maze at no extra cost! Also new this year is the five-acre "Family Maze". This maze is in a pasture full of milo, which looks like corn but only grows about 4-5 feet tall. This family-riendly maze is tall enough to make it easy to get lost in, while still enjoying the amazing views of the mountains beyond. The winding trail with many dead-ends and wrong turns takes about 30-40 minutes to navigate. This is a maze that you can take your kids in!Also available are pony rides, delicious farm raised burgers, homemade pumpkin pie and other concessions, along with the farm store featuring local products and veggies and, of course, PUMPKINS!!!The farm will also be hosting some "special features" on various days of the festival and you can find out about these -- and more about the fall festival in general -- at the Agua Linda website.Agua Linda Farm is a sustainable, direct to consumer family farm which uses natural pest and weed controls and their beef cows are grass pastured, antibiotic and hormone free. Agua Linda Farm is proud to offer our community an opportunity to re-connect with the rural farm experience, while providing seasonal, naturally grown and raised foods, and education and entertainment to their visitors.Agua Linda Farm is located a convenient 30 minutes south of Tucson on the I19. So, come out with your family, with your date, with your friends ... and support your local agriculture!More information about Agua Linda Farm, and the Fall Festival, can be found at their webpage, here or on their facebook page here.Tags:activities, dining, food, nightlife, tourism (Leave a comment)
The Agua Linda Fall Festival officially starts this weekend! The weather is going to be perfect for a day on the farm, so bring the whole gang and help spread the word!The festival will run Friday, Saturday & Sunday throughout the rest of October, with the following hours:Fridays: open to the public at 5pm and staying open 'til 9pm for Movie Night by the pumpkin PatchSaturdays: open 10am-9pm NEW: Movie Night on Saturdays now as well!Sundays: 10am - 5pmYour $7 per car admission includes hayrides, petting zoo, hay pyramid and kid-friendly hay-bale maze at no extra cost!Also available are pony rides, delicious farm raised burgers, homemade pumpkin pie and other concessions, along with the farm store featuring local products and veggies and, of course PUMPKINS!!!NEW THIS YEAR FOR THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL:**CAMPING AT AGUA LINDA!**Coming down for the fall festival and worried about the drive home? Why not stay the night? You supply the camping gear and Agua Linda will supply a lovely spot, shower facility, swimming pool (after festival hours only), miles of trails to explore, picnic table and fire pit with mesquite wood and grill. Further details about Camping at Agua Linda can be found hereAgua Linda Farm is a sustainable, direct to consumer family farm which uses natural pest and weed controls and their beef cows are grass pastured, antibiotic and hormone free. Agua Linda Farm is proud to offer our community an opportunity to re-connect with the rural farm experience, while providing seasonal, naturally grown and raised foods, and education and entertainment to their visitors.Agua Linda Farm is located a convenient 30 minutes south of Tucson on the I19. So, come out with your family, with your date, with your friends ... and support your local agriculture!More information about Agua Linda Farm, and the Fall Festival, can be found at their webpage, here or on their facebook page here.Tags:activities, culture, dining, food, nightlife, tourism (1 comment | Leave a comment)
Five Guys on Campbell opens on Tuesday. I was just looking at their menu and noticed the Bacon Cheese Hotdog. I could see this winning some fans from team Sonoran Hotdog.http://community.livejournal.com/picturing_food/5536185.htmlMenu: http://www.fiveguys.com/menu.aspxMenu includes "Kosher-style" (whatever that means*) dogs and dogs with cheese AND bacon. *_To my thinking either a food meets the standards of being deemed Kosher or it doesn't. If I'm missing the wiggle room on this, please inform._x-posted to my journal.Tags:dining, food, restaurants (18 comments | Leave a comment)
For those of you who have been planning to come, or considering coming, to the August 24th Monsoon Moon Dinner at Agua Linda Farm, but have not yet made your reservation, don't delay! Reservations will be taken through tomorrow (August 16th). Call 891-5532 to make your reservation, and enjoy a great evening all while supporting local agriculture!Tags:activities, conservation, culture, dining, food, gardening, nightlife (Leave a comment)
Agua Linda Farm invites the community to enjoy the local harvest with their first SLLOEW Dinner and live music event on August 24. $40/person, by reservation only.6:15-8:30pm The 4 to 5 course set menu will be prepared on site and will feature fresh vegetables harvested that day at Agua Linda. The menu will also incorporate grass fed beef and other local foods. In the spirit of the slow-food movement, we like to call this a "SLLOEW" Dinner (using farmers Stewart and Laurel Loew's names). The final decisions on the menu will be decided after the harvest, but the star of the show will definitely be Agua Linda farm fresh TOMATOES! August 24 was chosen for this event due to the full moon which is scheduled to make its appearance just before 7pm - if the monsoons don't steal the show! Either dramatically beautiful display will be welcomed for all to enjoy! (the dining tent will be ready in case of rain).More information about this event can be found on the Agua Linda Farm website, here.Tags:activities, conservation, culture, dining, food, gardening, nightlife (Leave a comment)
I have some writing work to do, and it is not getting done sitting at home. (Too many distractions.) This week, I hope to increase my productivity by bringing my at-home work away from home. Given that caffeine flows through my body like prana, a coffee shop is a logical choice. Which brings me to a couple of questions**:1) Where is the best retail cup of coffee in Tucson? Bonus points if they're relatively likely to be brewing a light(er) roast on any given day?2) Which shop is most conducive to writing work? Factors would be things like not too busy, staff that doesn't mind me setting up shop for an hour or two, comfy seats, etc. Wi-Fi is not a necessity.What's your vote for Tucson's awesomest coffee?** I do have preliminary opinions based on the places I've tried already. But right now, I'm more interested in other people's feedback. I may end up sampling them all. ;)Tags:dining, food, restaurants (10 comments | Leave a comment)
With Greasy Tony's closed down, where is the best place to go in Tucson for a sandwich?Cheesesteaks or other kinds of sandwiches.Thanks!Tags:dining, food (16 comments | Leave a comment)
It has come to my immediate attention that I strongly desire to try the culinary delight of poutine.Are there any restaurants in Tucson that serve it? I'm in the university area but I will travel far if determined enough.merci.Tags:dining, food (10 comments | Leave a comment)
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http://community.livejournal.com/picturing_food/5536185.htmlMenu: http://www.fiveguys.com/menu.aspxMenu includes "Kosher-style" (whatever that means*) dogs and dogs with cheese AND bacon. *_To my thinking either a food meets the standards of being deemed Kosher or it doesn't. If I'm missing the wiggle room on this, please inform._x-posted to my journal.Tags: dining, food, restaurants (18 comments | Leave a comment)