January 29, 2026 - Saddle Bronc Grill - Fountain Hills, Arizona

 My friend Sylvia and I spent the day in which we drove to Payson, Arizona.  There we found the Navajo County Sheriff's Posse Trail Ride - Pony Express on its second to the last day of their ride to Scottsdale, Arizona.  There the group rides in their parade and celebrates the history of the Pony Express.

We followed them along Hwy#87 heading south to Fountain Hills.  We stopped many times and took pictures of them.  Sylvia also took pictures as we drove along with them.  We stopped several times at the site where the on the ground crews were located.  We visited with them...asked the all of questions...and learned a lot.

Toward early afternoon we drove past them and headed into Fountain Hills for lunch.

We throught we would stay with the cowboy and western touch and stop at the Saddle Bronc Grill

I ordered the Patty Melt – grilled onions with Swiss Cheese between toasted rye bread…and I chose fires.  It was delicious!  Now that was a Patty Melt.  It was actually too big for my appetite so I brought part of it home.

 Sylvia Lee ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with fries and a house salad.  The house salad looked fresh and delicious…the huge Chicken Fried Steak came smothered in what white gravy.  If I ever return…I will try that entrée.

       Saddle Bronc Grill
       Post Office Box 17317
       11056 N. Saguaro Blvd.
       Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
       (480) 816-5900
       www.saddlebroncgrill.com
       Owners:  Barb & Brad Tesch  - Family Owned
       (970) 481-9244 (cell)
       Hours:  Monday – Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
                    Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
                    Sunday  9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

December 28, 2025 - Kona Grill - Phoeniz, Arizona

 My oldest grandson was leaving to go back to his home in Washington.  The family met for a farewell lunch. 

We started with two orders of the Fried Pickles.  They were never served to us.  They forgot to put in the order.   They would hurry and start them. No, thanks, we are ready to eat our lunch.

 Judson ordered the French Dip Sandwich - prime rib, provolone, horseradish cream, ciabatta roll, au jus, russet chips.

 Jody and Jonah ordered the Sushi Tacos - spicy yellowtail mix, crispy nori shell. They were beautifully presented.  Plus they looked delicious.

 Judy ordered the Shrimp Tacos - angry butter sautéed shrimp, chipotle mayo, Asian slaw, flour tortillas

 Joshua ordered the Poke Bowl - choice of: tuna, salmon, shrimp, or combo + sushi rice or field greens green onion, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, macadamia nuts, Hawaiian poke sauce  Joshua of course told them to hold the cucumber.  How did my baby boy ever get to the point of not liking cucumbers?

 I ordered the KG Sliders – American cheese, grilled onions, secret sauce on toasted Hawaiian rolls served with the best fries – crisp and spicy.  I wanted a hamburger, but not any of theirs because they were all two 1/ 4 patties…and that is just too much for me.   So the Sliders were just right but not the best.

Kona Grill
Desert Ridge
21001 Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 507-4121
Hours:  Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
             Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
             Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

December 2, 2025 - Old Heidelburg Bakery and Euro Market - Phoenix, Arizona

So after the lunch at Zum Treffpunkit, Jeanne, Wllie and I went to the Old Heidelberg Bakery and Euro Market.

Jeanne bought a big apple strudel…and a chocolate bar…and I bought a chocolate bar…a pretzel…a pretzel croissant, bow tie and small apple strudel pasty…this calls for a return trip.  It also has a great little grocery section.

Go early in the morning before all the close by residents.  They buy all the cherry goodies.

Old Heidelberg Bakery and Euro Market
2210 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ. 850016
(602) 224-9877
Hours:  Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
              Sunday – Monday – Closed

December 2, 2025 - Zum Treffpunkt - Scottsdale, Arizona

 

I took Jeanne and Willie Stecher to this restaurant to celebrate Willie’s 80^th Birthday.   Jeanne is my sister and Willie is my brother-in-law. 

Willie ordered the 2 Rouladen (mit Speck, Gewurzgurke und deutschem Senf ) – two tender rolled braised beef slices filled with smoky bacon, sharp German mustard, and tangy pickles…with two sides – Rotkohl ( red cabbage) and Gurkensalat (pickled cucumber salat)

 

Jeanne ordered the Schweineschnitzrl Weiner Art – Vienna Style Pork Schnitzel – tender pork cutlet, with panko, egg, flour, and spices…fried to golden perfection.- with two sides – Rotkohl (red cabbage) and sauerkraut.

 

I ordered the Schweineschnitzel Jager Art – breaded pork cutlet smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce with two sides – Gurkensalat (pickled cucumber salat) and sauerkraut.

 

Willie and I each ordered a beer – Hofbrau Oktoberfest – a German pilsner with a clean taste and a slight hop bitterness.  This is the best beer I have ever had to drink.  No bitter taste at the end of your swallow.

 

Dessert – Apple Strudel and a piece of Dark Forest Cake…forks around.

 

I still think Zur Kate in Mesa has better tasting schnitzel.

Zum Treffpunkt
14325 N. 79^th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona
(602) 647-8067
Hours:  Tuesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Saturday and Sunday Closed

                                                                          

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July 11, 2025 - French Toast Cafe - Mesa, Arizona

 I tried this restaurant by myself.  

I ordered the Pistachio French Toast with 2 eggs over medium and four pieces of crisp bacon.  Everything was very tasty.  I really liked the sliced banana on one side of the plate…and the sliced strawberries on the other.  That great with the French toast.  It came with this pistachio type of paste on the French toast.  I wasn’t too thrilled with that.  I guess I was expecting something different…but it was still good.

I guess I was expecting the pistachios to be in the French Toast Coating and not a paste.  However, I did enjoy my breakfast there.  The staff was great.  I will return to try other items on the menu.

French Toast Café
7641 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Meas, Arizona 85212
(480) 354-9325
Hours:  Daily 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. serving breakfast and lunch.

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