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.