Everyday Southwest

Enchilada Heaven right here in Scottsdale

Witten by sandy on March 1, 2010 in First Courses, Light and Healthy, Main Dishes, Uncategorized

I’ve found it.  Enchilada Heaven.  It’s been right under my nose and  I never even suspected it.  Blanco Tacos + Tequila on Scottsdale Rd. puts a modern spin on traditional Mexican and Southwestern food.

I drove by Blanco the other day.  The bright blue umbrellas over the patio tables caught my eye.  They look so fun, like they’re saying, “Hey! The beach is right over here!”  I found myself wishing I had time to stop.  Not today though,  too busy as usual.  Secretly, I was glad for the excuse to keep going.  Blanco is one of my favorite Tucson restaurants and to tell you the truth, I have been afraid to try the Blanco Tacos + Tequila that opened here in Scottsdale. What if it isn’t as good as the one in Tucson?  Can’t live up to expectations?  So, I just on drive by.

Yesterday, after an incredibly long and hectic couple of months, I decided I had to get away.  You know, like that Pina Colada song.  So, I called my husband and told  him to meet me at Blanco to “plan our escape.”  He was even more reluctant to try Blanco than I was, but for different reasons.  He’s not a fan of “modern” Mexican food. He’s an old school, Mexican food lover.  You know, the “brown, hot and plenty of it” kind that’s not really authentic Mexican at all, it’s more of a Southwestern border invention.  Pleasing both of us could be impossible.

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Our Romantic Valentine’s Day menu appears in Southwest Flair Magazine

Witten by sandy on February 8, 2010 in Desserts, First Courses, Light and Healthy, Main Dishes, Uncategorized

 Are you are looking for a special menu to turn this Valentine’s Day  dinner into a romantic, stay at home experience for two? Then, look no further!  Just link onto Southwest Fair Online Magazine and you’ll find our recipes in this month’s issue.  We put together a collection of recipes that are a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet and a whole lot of chocolate, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

 While you are looking through all the fashion, art and travel tips in Southwest Flair Magazine, be sure to take a look at the Chocolate Kiss Cocktail from Lon’s at the Hermosa.  Lon’s is a beautiful restaurant here in Phoenix.  It sits at the foot of Camelback Mountain and has gorgeous views of  both the red rock mountain and the Arizona sunsets!  If it comes from Lon’s, it must be romantic!  I’m going to swirl my glasses with the chocolate as suggested, but change the alcohol to chocolate soda and creme anglaise and just a touch of cinnamon to keep things Southwest, of coarse!