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08-28-2008, 08:07 PM
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Guardian of the Arid Zone
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Baja Arizona
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p.s. ZonyPony--I tried to rep you, but couldn't...
Its cool... I've been ripped left and right lately! 
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08-28-2008, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Corona De Tucson,AZ
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If you want a good steak check out
Sullivan's Steak House
Address: 1785 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 299-4275
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09-04-2008, 05:28 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: In a little valley under the Rim
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Reporting back!
I had an overall great day--thank you for great suggestions. I started out with some personal shopping, then grabbed a cup of coffee at X-Change Coffee (good but not stupedous), then headed over the Bookmans. Loved it! I absolutely love clean, well-organized used-bookstores! Found a great poetry book (10 Poems to Set You Free), a book with an analysis of Edward Abbey, a used Jack Johnson CD, and a book for my son (I guess I just told you a whole lot about myself!). It was very hard to stop at just that. As it is, I forgot to look for another book of poems from Robert Frost, and wished I looked for another poet, as well.
It was around lunchtime, but I had a late coffee break, so I headed toward the University. I stopped in at the main art gallery, but only the first floor with the sculpture exhibits was open. I was a little bummed, as I don't appreciate sculpture as much. I headed over to the Creative Photography building next. I had already found out that the Gothke exhibit was postponed, but their website said they had a collection of Ansel Adams. Unfortunately, it was very small and they didn't seem to be his best work. Although in the main gallery there were a couple interesting photos of Yosemite from the late 1800s (not Adams, of course). I then proceded to try to find the Frog and Firg. However, I did not even take note of the street it was on! So a half circumfrance of the college later, I found a Student Center and looked it up--the patio full of misters was a very welcomed sight! I had one of their veggie sandwiches and was very happy! I tend to look a little cynical on veggie sandwiches, but theirs was served on a big hoagie bun and toasted and was very hearty and good! Also had a good Raspberry-Stoli lemonade, which I haven't had in years.
From there, I went to the hotel and spent the rest of the afternoon lounging and being a general bum. However, I did leave to go to Zemam's. It was the best choice! I definitely recommend you all go try it! It wasn't messy at all. The flat bread, injera, is like a slightly thicker crepe that is very tangy. The meal comes out on a large, silver platter that is lined with one big injera; you are served additional injera folded up on another plate. Really, I can't express how good it was and how filling. I got the veggie sampler (three items), and loved the lentil stew the most. The collard greens were very good, but they were too spicy for me (I'm a wimp, though).
The next day, I went to the Epic Cafe for lunch. I've had their quiche before and it was good, but the Cheddar-Green Chili quiche just didn't cut it. However, I was ecstatic to actually get coffee in an actual mug and not a paper one! And the flan was awesome.
That sums it up--thank you everyone!
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09-04-2008, 05:49 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Great to hear, now I'm hungry for Zemam's!  |
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09-04-2008, 07:00 PM
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Guardian of the Arid Zone
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Baja Arizona
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"...then headed over the Bookmans. Loved it! I absolutely love clean, well-organized used-bookstores! Found a great poetry book (10 Poems to Set You Free), a book with an analysis of Edward Abbey, a used Jack Johnson CD, and a book for my son (I guess I just told you a whole lot about myself!). It was very hard to stop at just that. As it is, I forgot to look for another book of poems from Robert Frost, and wished I looked for another poet, as well.
As good as THAT Bookman's is, the one at Speedway and Wilmot is even more excellent! Glad you enjoyed it.
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09-04-2008, 07:09 PM
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Midwest Desert Dweller
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Former Michigander now in Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZonyPony
"...then headed over the Bookmans. Loved it! I absolutely love clean, well-organized used-bookstores! Found a great poetry book (10 Poems to Set You Free), a book with an analysis of Edward Abbey, a used Jack Johnson CD, and a book for my son (I guess I just told you a whole lot about myself!). It was very hard to stop at just that. As it is, I forgot to look for another book of poems from Robert Frost, and wished I looked for another poet, as well.
As good as THAT Bookman's is, the one at Speedway and Wilmot is even more excellent! Glad you enjoyed it.
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That's the only one I've been to. It's a great store. |
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09-04-2008, 07:33 PM
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Guardian of the Arid Zone
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Baja Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mi_Mom
That's the only one I've been to. It's a great store.
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Really is! |
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