In the fall, the thoughts of local restaurateurs and diners turn to warming spices and turkey with all the trimmings. … Alloro D.O.C. Trattoria at the Tucson Hilton East, Chef Virginia Wooters What’s your favorite fall food memory? My mom makes a killer pot roast with roasted potatoes and… Read more »
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Seasonal ingredients bring fresh flavor to Mom’s favorite menu choices
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Spring is here, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner on May 12. The AJP asked some local chefs to spill the beans on their favorite spring ingredients, ideal dishes for mom, and other culinary convictions. … Chef McKenzie Taylor, Forty Niner Country Club Describe one new dish… Read more »
As Jewish community in Northwest grows, local cafe owner’s heritage is menu inspiration
Claire Johnson, left, at her cafe in Catalina with customers Scott McGowen (in cowboy hat) and Wayne and Bernadette Olsen (Korene Charnofsky Cohen/AJP)
Haimish, Yiddish for friendly or homey, sums up Claire’s Cafe and Art Gallery in Catalina. Good food also figures into the picture, but the warm atmosphere created by owners Claire and Steve Johnson keeps drawing loyal customers. The cafe was awarded the 2016 Better Business Bureau Good Neighbor Award… Read more »
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