Wednesday, May 22, 2013
SCAM: fromyouflowers.com DO NOT Order Flowers Online from www.FromYouFlowers.com!
Ordering flowers online?
Skip this company www.fromyouflowers.com
I used them and they provided horrible service and when I requested a refund for a $60 botched order, they gave me a verbal runaround and $12.95 refund!
The flowers were crushed, tiny for price and also not delivered by noon, which I paid extra for. I had to make two phone calls just to be told "they are on the truck for delivery."
What? How does that help me when I needed them here by noon and they arrived closer to 1 p.m. and the recipient had left.
If you're looking for online flowers, skip this company. They do not stand behind their services!
DO NOT Order Flowers Online from www.FromYouFlowers.com!
UPDATE: REFUND RECEIVED BUT DAMAGE HAD BEEN DONE :(
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Harvest: Re-Reviewed by Local--Has it lost its charm?
We gave it another try. Reluctantly. We decided to go for a drink and then decide.
So...we ate on the patio. The server was nice; good, not overly friendly, but good. The food was good, not amazing, but good.
Here's the thing: When Harvest opened it was great. Really good. High-level, fresh, original food.
Every table featured various salts; they served only the best.
Then, what happened? It got sold.
Our two carryout trips were disasters: Horribly dry burgers plopped haphazardly on buns and then another tip gave us "homemade" (yeah, right) gnocci that was perfectly uniformly shaped, just like what we had in a box at home. Those who get it know that gnocci are NEVER uniformly and perfectly shaped.
So we gave up on it. Too bad since we live literally around the corner and this would be a frequent go-to option for us.
Since then, it seems like they are trying to stay good, but in business. They've given up some of the extras (no longer the various salts) and dare I say? They seem to be pandering to the considerable older population Tucson has by making nothing too this or too that.
In other words, it's rather bland, but not horrid. Just not worth the price tag or the excitement it used to garner to go there and really enjoy one of the best in Tucson.
Oh well.
Tucson: Pizzeria Biano to Come to Tucson
Phoenix no longer will have hold on one of the best pizzerias in the country (according to media as I have no been inspired to wait in the long lines they have in PHX). Pizzeria Bianco coming to our fair little town... http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2013/04/16/the-rumors-are-true-pizzeria-bianco-is-opening-in-downtown-Tucson
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Napa: The Thomas does it right
Here's a quick glimpse into one of the best appetizers I had while visiting Napa. It's the Wild Mushroom Mousse with Whiskey Jelly at the newly opened The Thomas on Main Street in Napa.
OMG.
I absolutely love pate. Not the country, chunky kind, but the smooth, velvety delight that spreads like satin on toast. However, I know it's so unhealthy and I can only get it here and there so I don't indulge often.
This is the best alternative I've ever found. The Wild Mushroom Mousse is silky smooth, rich in both taste and texture and it will have you scraping the jar clean. It is topped with an odd jelly that almost looks like aspic (ick), but once you get past that thought and combine a bit of the mousse with the jelly on the toast, it is sublime and addictive.
The jelly is a bit sweet and smokey and combined with the somewhat earthy mousse, it has a balance that is heavenly. It arrives in a little glass jar with some grilled sourdough bread. Combine with a glass of red or white and enjoy.
I miss it already.
OMG.
I absolutely love pate. Not the country, chunky kind, but the smooth, velvety delight that spreads like satin on toast. However, I know it's so unhealthy and I can only get it here and there so I don't indulge often.
This is the best alternative I've ever found. The Wild Mushroom Mousse is silky smooth, rich in both taste and texture and it will have you scraping the jar clean. It is topped with an odd jelly that almost looks like aspic (ick), but once you get past that thought and combine a bit of the mousse with the jelly on the toast, it is sublime and addictive.
The jelly is a bit sweet and smokey and combined with the somewhat earthy mousse, it has a balance that is heavenly. It arrives in a little glass jar with some grilled sourdough bread. Combine with a glass of red or white and enjoy.
I miss it already.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Harvest Restaurant Review: Tucson loses another good one
Used to be great; now Harvest is a MESS
I literally live around the corner from this place and was so glad to be so close. However after visiting it and loving it a couple years ago it is now a real let down.
We have ordered burgers (carryout), which were quite burnt and thrown together. Yuk.
We then again and got the gnocci, which stated that it was homemade. What an outright lie. This gnocci looked like it was from a box and tasted like it, too. Bottom line, we won't bother again with this place until it can figure out how to make the fresh and unique food it used to serve.
Calling Gordon Ramsey to help what used to be a unique and fresh "harvest" restaurant. Now it has new owners who obviously couldn't care less about real food.
I literally live around the corner from this place and was so glad to be so close. However after visiting it and loving it a couple years ago it is now a real let down.
We have ordered burgers (carryout), which were quite burnt and thrown together. Yuk.
We then again and got the gnocci, which stated that it was homemade. What an outright lie. This gnocci looked like it was from a box and tasted like it, too. Bottom line, we won't bother again with this place until it can figure out how to make the fresh and unique food it used to serve.
Calling Gordon Ramsey to help what used to be a unique and fresh "harvest" restaurant. Now it has new owners who obviously couldn't care less about real food.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Tucson Resturant Review: Best Pasta in Tucson
This is my opinion, but I love the pasta at Tavolino. This place has the most authentic I can find (so far) in the Old Pueblo. I love the Ravioli al Caprino (homemade beet pasta with goat cheese). So light, but so rich! I crave this dish. Also, the burrata mozzarella is wonderful. Check it out: http://www.tavolinoristorante.com/dinner.html
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Summer In Napa, CA...Eating downtown: First Look
I'm in Napa, CA this summer. I know, rough life, right? :) I am working while here so it's not a total vacation!
Anyway, here's a nugget of reviews from the food I've discovered. We are downtown in Napa, so that's where I'll start:
Where to SKIP:
Tuscany...skip this! It's a large, nice looking restaurant in downtown Napa, but it's what I call "tourist Italian." For those who feel most comfy at the Olive Garden. It's not good.
Another SKIP: Ca Momi at the Oxbow...the pizza anyway. After being spoiled by our delish pizza in Tucson (who'dda thunk it?), I was MAJORLY disappointed in the canned mushroom Funghi pizza and horrible Quattro Formaggi. Yikes! The crust was pretty good, too, but the toppings really let us down. Badly done pizza is a crime. My theory? If you just don't know what you're doing, don't do it!
Where to GO:
Zazu...I love tapas and this place is small and wonderful. Very intimate, very friendly and very good. While we were standing on the street checking out the menu, two passersby (different people, not couples) said "Great food!" as they walked by. Two unsolicited great reviews? So glad we tried it. Will go back!
Angele...Very nice, very popular. I had a great burger and fries, but this is NOT a burger joint. The lady next to me had a wonderful looking chicken cassoulet and my hubby had deeply rich risotto. Will go back!
Goose and Gander in St. Helena: Had my first taste of pork belly here. To some that may be old news, but I hadn't tried it. Very nice. Great patio and lunch. The only complaint? Waitress brough appetizers with the meal. This is a no-no, but the food was good enough to recommend.
More to come...:)
Anyway, here's a nugget of reviews from the food I've discovered. We are downtown in Napa, so that's where I'll start:
Where to SKIP:
Tuscany...skip this! It's a large, nice looking restaurant in downtown Napa, but it's what I call "tourist Italian." For those who feel most comfy at the Olive Garden. It's not good.
Another SKIP: Ca Momi at the Oxbow...the pizza anyway. After being spoiled by our delish pizza in Tucson (who'dda thunk it?), I was MAJORLY disappointed in the canned mushroom Funghi pizza and horrible Quattro Formaggi. Yikes! The crust was pretty good, too, but the toppings really let us down. Badly done pizza is a crime. My theory? If you just don't know what you're doing, don't do it!
Where to GO:
Zazu...I love tapas and this place is small and wonderful. Very intimate, very friendly and very good. While we were standing on the street checking out the menu, two passersby (different people, not couples) said "Great food!" as they walked by. Two unsolicited great reviews? So glad we tried it. Will go back!
Angele...Very nice, very popular. I had a great burger and fries, but this is NOT a burger joint. The lady next to me had a wonderful looking chicken cassoulet and my hubby had deeply rich risotto. Will go back!
Goose and Gander in St. Helena: Had my first taste of pork belly here. To some that may be old news, but I hadn't tried it. Very nice. Great patio and lunch. The only complaint? Waitress brough appetizers with the meal. This is a no-no, but the food was good enough to recommend.
More to come...:)
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