30 April 2013
29 April 2013
Don't let the sign fool you ~
Believe me, I am glad that the owners of Wild Garlic Grill chose to keep the 3-D Frosty Root Beer Mug, an artifact from a previous restaurant - I love those old signs! But the image and the wording are misleading. If you can get past the kind of dumpy/without style exterior, you will be rewarded with an upscale menu by local chef Steven Schultz. And why they would list "hamburgers" as a feature... dunno. You will experience a sophisticated menu - not burgers & fries & root beer. They opened in December at 2530 N 1st Avenue - not exactly restaurant row but definitely worth a visit.
28 April 2013
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Special Shout Out: Kathy from Boston ~
Hey there to Kathy from Boston! You were the winner of last week's "Where is this?" contest and I haven't heard from you! Please email me at: TucsonDailyPhoto@gmail.com with your address so that I can mail your prize! Please choose from either the "Monday Already?" T-shirt or mousepad. You can see the t-shirt and mousepad image on the TDP home page. Again, congratulations!
22 April 2013
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19 April 2013
2 photos: Kind benches ~
Thanks to Ellen's good hint and Kathy from Boston's correct ID of the "Where is this?" location, let me share a few more images of Main Gate/Geronimo Square.... One of the most charming features of the plaza is the colorful tile and mosaic benches placed there by the Ben's Bells Project team. Sit in the shade for a bit and think about the power of kindness.
16 April 2013
NEW CLUE: Time for another "Where is this?"
OK Tucson lovers ~ here's another "Where is this?" contest. We are looking at a place that has several restaurants to choose from. Where ARE these colorful umbrellas? First one to identify this location wins a "fabulous" TDP t-shirt (or mousepad) with the "Monday Already?" ram image. Good luck!
No positive ID yet so here's some more info to help you. This area has a name of its own.... "-------- Square" and the restaurants there all have indoor and outdoor dining. This area also has some unusual benches.... Good luck!
No positive ID yet so here's some more info to help you. This area has a name of its own.... "-------- Square" and the restaurants there all have indoor and outdoor dining. This area also has some unusual benches.... Good luck!
15 April 2013
A new old Restaurant ~
I am so happy that the long-closed Saguaro Corners Restaurant has reopened! It was closed years ago and new owners have just revamped it and are serving a Mexican menu. I am glad they kept the original sign! The feature of this place is the floor-to-ceiling glass windows that permit wildlife viewing. We saw lots of birds but there will definitely be javelina sightings for sure and maybe even a bobcat - who knows? Drive out on Old Spanish Trail to get there.
14 April 2013
4 photos: Weird and Wonderful ~
Here's the last round-up from the EcoGro store. Their sign outside advertises "Weird Plants" and yep, that's what you'll see inside! Beautiful and unusual plants that will definitely be conversation starters in your garden. Scroll back to see the my previous days' posts and learn about aquaponic gardening. Their website is here.
13 April 2013
2 Photos: Grow your own ~
Yesterday you saw the giant salad box at EcoGro and today I want to post the showroom's centerpiece - the aquaponic pools. Highest pool contains fish whose waste breaks down into beneficial nitrates for the plants (in the 2nd tier). Third tier is additional filtering for the water. Growing in the rock bin the store had peppers, basil, and more. And no weeding! For more info on this green hobby, click here.
12 April 2013
Big Box O' Lettuce ~
I happened to visit a very interesting store - EcoGro - and began learning about hydroponic gardening. The store is way west on St Mary's - just before I-10 but well worth a visit. For more info about this earth friendly and water-saving process, click here.
11 April 2013
10 April 2013
2 photos: Weird Weather ~
We are definitely experiencing some wacky weather these last 2 days. First we had high winds - VERY high winds in my neighborhood, in fact. Then came the cold rains. The Catalina Mountains were almost invisible through the dust that the winds kicked up. The soft grey sky has its own kind of beauty, though.
09 April 2013
Let a pro show you ~
A follower of the site sent this image to me with this comment, "Before I moved away from Tucson I found this image on a website (don't remember which one) and use it as my screen saver to remind me of home. Downtown looks great all lit up. I like the glow on the mountains." So let me share my thanks to the professional photographer who originally took this photo - whoever you may be!
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