Rick Fink, President Of Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch In Tucson Arizona, Is Talking To Us About The Great Deals We Can Find This Holiday Season
“Providing happy and memorable experiences for our guests at Hacienda del Sol is of the utmost importance. But just as important is our dedication to community. We’re thankful Tucsonans have been so good to us which is why we give back as often as we can. Our efforts include participating in dozens of local fundraisers and charities. We’re glad to have contributed to the following organizations and we thank everyone for their continued support.” The Grill, Hacienda Del Sol’s celebrated dining venue and recent winner of the AAA Four Diamond Restaurant Award, has also captured Wine Spectator’s “Best of” Award of Excellence for over a decade and was recently bestowed the Award of Ultimate Distinction from Wine Enthusiast-the only restaurant in Arizona to receive this award. It features an extensive and eclectic wine list of over 2,000 labels and 25,000 bottles.It’s just another reason why The Grill at Hacienda del Sol is the go-to restaurant for fine dining in Tucson. A garden dining experience in the heart of the Foothills, Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge joins The Grill at the historic Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. Surrounded by Joesler-designed architecture and blossoming gardens, guests can nosh on appetizers in an alfresco setting–arguably the best patio dining in Tucson. LUNCH and DINNER – Terraza’s menu features appetizers, salads and specialties influenced by the flavors of the Southwest. Many of the ingredients are locally and regionally grown, including herbs and vegetables that are grown at Hacienda del Sol. Whether you crave a light snack or a satisfying dinner, Terraza redefines what it means to eat fresh. Joesler RoomWhere you can relax and enjoy cocktails, wine and live Jazz piano nightly. Our 2,000 label, 25,000 bottle wine cellar boasts wines from around the world with a focus on California, France and Italy. Hacienda del Sol also holds a special place in its heart for Argentinean wines.
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol has received the “Gold Award” for “Best Sunday Brunch” several years running by the readers of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. The “Buffet Style” brunch offers a wide variety of tasty foods including salads, appetizers, entrees, omelette/waffle station, carving station, pastries, build your own bloody Mary bar, complimentary champagne and much more! Call 520-529-3500 for reservations. Brunch is served from 9:30am – 2pm every Sunday.
Food Network Host Of "Mexican Made Easy" Marcela Valladolid Is Here To Talk With Us About Her New Book Cook Book: "Mexican Made Easy"
Raised around expert and traditional cooks in Tijuana, Mexico, Marcela was raised to be passionate about food, jumping straight into a culinary life with her first job working at her aunt’s cooking school in Baja, Mexico before attending the Los Angeles Culinary Institute and then the Ritz Escoffier Cooking School in Paris to become a classical French pastry chef. Marcela returned home to run a catering company and teach children about the culinary arts in Tijuana, later becoming a food editor at “Bon Appétit” magazine, quickly realizing that the idea of authentic Mexican cooking was not as accessible as it should be and that the perception of it was often incorrect. So~Marcela decided to show the world that, in fact, there is NO yellow cheese in real Mexican cooking, and it can be done with major flavors and little fuss.Marcela began hosting her own cooking show called “Relatos con Sabor” on “Discovery en Español” and was selected as one of the contenders on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart”. Marcela was then given the chance to showcase her family recipes when she released her first cookbook entitled “FRESH MEXICO: 100 Simple Recipes for True Mexican Flavor” in which Marcela advocates for great Mexican food that delivers in freshness and flavor without forcing home cooks to track down hard-to-find ingredients or spend hours at the stove. Soon after her book release, she landed a dream job as host of her own “Food Network” show “Mexican Made Easy” which debuted in 2010, is gearing up for its fifth season, and films in San Diego where Marcela currently resides with her son. Marcela released her second cookbook called “Mexican Made Easy” on September 27th of this year (2011) as a companion to her “Food Network” and an entryway into authentic Mexican cuisine. N October of 2011, the First Family asked her to participate in their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House, marking Marcela’s second invitation there.
Talking With Us About His New Book "The Hawk: Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People” Is Former L.A. Laker and Former VP Of The L.A. Dodgers, Tommy Hawkins
“Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People" designed as a coffee table size 8x10 book for continuous display, can best be described as an eclectic collection of vernacular poetic narratives, full of insights and surprises. Each narrative is accompanied by a captivating painting or photograph that illustrates his words … from famed artists Leroy Neiman and Ernie Barnes among others. Tommy promises you won’t be bored. In fact, you’ll enjoy his unique indulgence into rhyme, meter, metaphor, symbolism and free verse. It is his hope that “Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People” will be a dynamic, entertaining and uplifting experience in your life. The wide spectrum of areas covered, include love, women, sports, psychiatry, travel, music, family, relationships, the 1960s and much more. As you may know, Chicago-native Hawkins has enjoyed an incredible career as a college basketball All-American at Notre Dame, 10 years in the NBA (Cincinnati Royals and Los Angeles Lakers -- he played with Wilt, Jerry, Elgin and many others), an Emmy Award-nominated radio and television broadcaster, event host and motivational speaker and a public relations executive with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 18 years.Don't forget to "Like" CRN's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/crntalkAnd "Like" Our What's Cookin' Today Page, too! http://www.facebook.com/whatscookintoday