July 30, 2025 - Bad Jimmy's - Scottsdale, Arizona

 I visited with my grandson, Jonah. We have wanted to try this burger place for a long time.

We ordered the  Double Burger – K4 Ranch Premium Arizona Beef, Double Patty, American Cheese,  Not-so-secret Sauce, Griddled Onions, Pickles on a Martin’s Potato Bun. 

We split an order of  Criss Cut Fries.  The burgers were delicious but I could only eat half of mine.  Jonah ate the other half.  

The fries were  great…hot.. crisp.  It was well worth the visit.

Bad Jimmy’s
7620 E. Indian School Road
Suite #101
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hours:   Sunday – Monday 11:00 a.m.  – 10:00 p.m.
              Tuesday  - Closed
              Wednesday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
              Friday  - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - midnight

July 2, 2025 - Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant - Phoenix, Arizona

 

I met my friend Sylvia here for lunch.  I ordered the Chimi with Machaca Beef served with sour cream, fresh guacamole, cheese and I chose beans.  It was very good but I do have one complaint.  I like my chimi fried crisp…and this one wasn’t…I guess the next time I order one…I will have to tell them to put the sour cream and guacamole on the side. 

Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N. 7^th Avenue – southwest corner of 7^th Avenue and Osborn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 277-4831
Hours:  Sunday – Thursday 10:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m.
             Friday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
             Happy Hour – Daily 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Daily

June 8, 2025 - Creekside Tavern - Christopher Creek, Arizona

Sylvia and had drive a long time.  We were getting close to home.  We were hungry so we stopped for a bite to eat and early dinner.

I ordered the Taverne Cheeseburger – I chose the Swiss as my cheese…came with tomato, lettuce, onion on a toasted bun…and I chose tater tots for my side…perfect meal.

 It was a lovely meal out in the middle of the beautiful pine trees.  It was sunny and warm.

Creekside Tavern
1520 E. Christopher Creek Loop
Christopher Creek, Arizona - Physical address
Payson, AZ 85541 – mail address
(928) 478-4557
Hours:  Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
             Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
             Monday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
             Tuesday – Wednesday  - Closed

June 8, 2025 - Pippo's Cafe - Cortez, Colorado

 My friend Sylvia and I found this cafe for our early Sunday morning breakfast as we were about to leave Cortez and head home.

I ordered two eggs, 4 pieces of bacon – crispy, hashbrowns, rye toast.  It was a very good breakfast.  The service was superb.  It was a nice small local café. Just what one needs on early Sunday morning as I is about to leave town.  

Pippo’s Cafe
100 W. Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-6039
Hours:  Monday  - Saturday 6:30 a.m.  – 2:00 p.m.
             Sunday  6:30 a.m.  1:00 p.m.

June 7, 2025 - Serious Texas BBQ South - Durango, Colorado

 My friend , Sylvia, and I visited on our way back from a trip to the Aztec Ruins in Aztec, New Mexico.  We wanted to try this restaurant from our first day in Durango.  We did today.

I ordered the ¼ pound of The Elgin, Texas Sausage – potato salad – Diet Coke.  It was just the right size…and tasted wonderful.  Sylvia ordered the Pork Ribs with a side.  They looked very good and she said that they were.

 The place was packed from the time we pulled up to the restaurant until we left.

Serious Texas BBQ  South
650 S. Camino Del Rio
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 259-9507
Hours:  Open Daily 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

June 6, 2025 - Montezuma Mexican Restaurant - Dolores, Colorado

 With all the site seeing Sylvia and I did this morning, we were hungry.  We picked the perfect restaurant.

 I ordered the Expessa Burrito  - a flour tortilla filled with rice beans, shredded beef covered with green sauce and melted cheese then garnished with onions, tomatoes, sour cream and aveso fresco.  The young lady who waited on us was so good.  I couldn’t eat all of mine.  She brought me a takeout box with the complete set of plastic ware.

Expresa Burrito

Sylvia ordered some type of burrito and then asked them if they would make chimi out of it.  Sure.  So very nice.  Delicious food!

 

The restaurant was painted beautifully.

Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
1019 Railroad Avenue
Dolores, Colorado 81323
(970) 676-0043

June 5, 2025 - Natalia's - 1912 Restaurant - Silverton, Colorado

 

Sylvia and  were cold, tired and hungry after the train ride up the mountain.  We only had about 2 hours to have something to eat.  Then we would board the train for our ride down the mountain.  I loved the train ride even if it was cold...cold...cold.  The scenery was gorgeous. 

Sylvia ordered the Bowl of Chili…and I ordered the Soup and Sandwich Combo – Grilled Cheese Sandwich and a cup of chili.  Both of us were disappointed that the chili wasn’t piping hot.  It was tepid at  best.  We were hungry after the train ride up here.  We were happy  just to have something to eat.

Natalia’s – 1912 Restaurant
1159 Blair Street
Silverton, Colorado
(970) 387-5300
Hours:  Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Sunday – Monday 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What gave us a laugh, though, was the sign on the door that everyone was reading.  It said,
“Natalie’s is home to one of the oldest standing bordellos in town. Built in 1883.  Sorry, that service is no longer provided . . . . but the food is great!”