Tonto Bar & Grill at Rancho Manana

We took a ride to Cave Creek one afternoon recently. Our destination was actually the Tonto Bar & Grill for lunch. This restaurant was voted 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America. It is located at Rancho Manana Golf Course and the scenery is beautiful.
Although it is summer, I just had to order their Golden Corn Chowder with applewood-smoked bacon, pulled chicken breast, fresh thyme and Yukon gold potatoes......absolutely delicious!!

New Wine Glasses

I needed some new wine glasses for my kitchen so I purchased these really cute goblets. They are mouth-blown and then hand-painted with birds in bright, festive colors. I love them!

Rustic Stuff

tHE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE WEBSITE OF THIS UNUSUAL AND FUN SHOP….. YOU MUST VISIT IT!

About Rustic Stuff

I have a passion for furniture, a passion for design.
I love things with age.
I love the natural patina of an aged wooden chair
or the rustic worn edges of an aged table.
I love unique, interesting pieces of furniture.
I love antiques from other countries.
I love soft natural colors and earth tone hues.
I love old stone walls covered in moss.
I love quality at fair price.
I love the texture of good textiles.
I love red wine in a glass that gets noticed !!!!!!

.......and I love the Christmas Season

The Blues Hall of Fame Tour

Last Friday night, we went to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts to see three living blues legends and Hall of Fame inductees together on one stage. Anchored by Charlie Musselwhite and his band, the show also featured individual and collaborative performances from James Cotton and John Hammond.
What a wonderful performance!

Twisted Grove Parlor and Bar

Serving modern American cuisine, Twisted Grove Parlor and Bar is a new neighborhood restaurant. Chef Chris also has Grassroots. There are many small plates, hearty sandwiches, salads, flatbreads and entrees.
The patio is very comfortable and a great place to enjoy the spring weather.
How do you like the bicycle above the outside fireplace?

Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis

Located in Indian Wells just outside of Palm Springs in southern California, I attended the BNP Paribas Open. This is the largest ATP World's Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier combined event in the world.

I saw so many talented athletes and many of my favorite tennis stars. My idol, Roger Federer was foremost on my list to see and I was fortunate enough to get up close to him as he was hitting on a practice court!!!

We watched a terrific mens doubles match... David Ferrer and Fernando Verdasco vs Grigor Dimitrov and Mardy Fish. Also saw A. Radwanska, Ana Ivanavic, Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Kevin Anderson, Tommy Robredo and the list goes on and on..... what a wonderful time!

Scottsdale Waterfront

Along the canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront there is an art display of whimsical, lighted flowers. They are quite wonderful sitting in the water.
On the bridge is an Artisan Market with innovative artworks ranging from soaps, jewelry and art. Live music can also be enjoyed. This event is called ArtBridge Thursdays and happens every Thursday through May 28th.