Re Cap on Arizona's Restaurant Week

Hi everyone!

Hope you guys enjoyed ARW as much as we did, even though our plan didn't go as scheduled (we missed the Henry) we certainly had lots of fun and food during Arizona's fall restaurant week.

We have to say that we really enjoyed our experience at the Phoenician, we did a little family staycation to wrap up our summer. The hotel amenities are great, personnel is very friendly and attentive and they have an awesome pool, specially for kids, one of the reasons why we chose to stay there.

Back to eating, we dinned at J&G steakhouse, the menu for ARW was very eclectic which we really appreciate, lots of options for everyone.

Salmon with mashed potatoes

Menu for restaurant week

Creamed corn

Mojito

Chocolate cake with caramel ice cream

Review Criollo Latin Restaurant in Flagstaff

Hello my friends,

We recently made a quick trip to Flagstaff to visit the polar express, which is a family tradition we are keeping and we enjoyed a few great meals while there.

Our first stop was Criollo, a latin inspired restaurant with a great selection of not only Mexican food, but Cuban, Peruvian and Venezuelan. My very favorite were the plantains with alioli and guacamole.

Criollo, Flagstaff AZ

Guacamole and Salsas

Plantains with alioli

Over all the experience is great, specially to find a place with different cuisine influences is a big plus because you can taste a little of everything. One of my favorite Argentinian wines is the torrontes, which is so darn hard to find, so of course I had a glass of it.

Torrontes, Argentinian wine


I got the pork belly tacos and they were amazing, the meat was so tender and flavorful, rice and beans were delicious too.

And if you have been reading my blog for a while you know that I always have dessert so the churros con Chocolate were the perfect ending to this latin cuisine experience

Maggiano's

One of the hidden gems of Scottsdale is Maggiano's. This traditional Chicago born Italian restaurant is definitely a must when you want to enjoy a wide variety of foods at a great price.

Bread is always abundant, warm and fluffy, totally love it

You have to ask for balsamic to add to your oil

When you think Italian food pasta is the first thing that come to mind and we all know that it is hard to find lighter pasta dishes for those who watch their diet closely. Maggiano's offers at least 5 light option on their menu and I have to say that their are all delicious, hands down my favorite is the lighter take zitti dish, delicious turkey sausage baked over zitti pasta with ricotta cheese.

meat lasagna for those of you who want the real deal

For us dieters here is the baked zitti, so delicious!

By now you guys know that I always eat dessert right?  I always make some room for some indulgence. I have tried their apple crostata and their classic cheesecake and I have to say the latter is my absolute favorite, it's so creamy and light that I eat all by myself without feeling gilt.

Remember I mentioned great prices? Maggiano's offers a killer deal, dinner for 2 people including one appetizer, 2 entrees to dine in and 2 more to take home and a dessert to share; all that for just $40 bucks, I don't think I can get better than that.

For an appetizer we went for the sausage flatbread

their cheesecake is out of this world people, try it.

I hope you guys out Maggiano's in your must go to list and let me know how much you love it.

Arizona Restaurant Week

Hey guys!

So excited about AZ restaurant week. This event takes place twice a year and it's a great opportunity to try out new places at a great price.

This year our list includes some new places and other we simply heart and can't miss out:

• The Henry
• J&G Steak house at the Phoenician
• Brathaus

Which spots are on your list?

Waffle love

Hi guys!

Quick review on waffle crush food truck. Yesterday around 8:30 I read on Facebook that waffle love was near by my house so I decided to try it

I have to say I was surprised by how good this waffles was

Texture and flavor were so perfect it will leave you craving more

Tasty Empanadas

Hey guys!

If you enjoy Latin food you will absolutely love this place. Empanadas are a typical latinamerican finger food, they can be made of corn and deep fried (Colombian style) or made of dough and baked (Argentinian style). 

Sydney cafe in Tempe makes Argentinian style empanadas and they are so flavorful and tasty that you will think you are In a street of  Buenos Aires enjoying a mate with your empanadas 

The atmosphere is super vibrant and colorful

My absolute favorite has to be the paella empanadas. Made of chicken and Spanish style chorizo, I love the pepper flavor 

Don't forget to leave room for dessert. They make the most tasty key lime pie and also sweet empanadas 

Until next blog post!

Cafe Paris

Hi guys!

This week I discovered cafe Paris, a cozy, family owned restaurant in the heart of Arizona. 

The decor was absolutely cute and well thought. You can totally tell every detail was planned and they pour their heart on it

 I went for the lunch special were you get a cup of soup and a half sandwich, of course I had to try the onion soup and the chefs sandwich. Both were delicious, fresh, with a flavorful home made taste