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Cafe' Sonoita
At Café Sonoita, the freshest ideas and ingredients go into our creatively delicious fare. Our varied menu and daily chef's specials include regional dishes, exceptional seafood and freshly prepared desserts. Compliment your meal with a selection from our outstanding wine list offering the finest from local wineries and around the world...Whether you join us for lunch or dinner you'll see why our attention to quality and value has made us a favorite of locals and visitors alike.
We also have an excellent selection of domestic and imported bottled beer, and select premium spirits to enhance your dining experience.
"The best restaurant in these parts is Café Sonoita...the menu shows serious culinary intent, and the kitchen knows how to translate that intent into reality...pies taste like somebody's mother just set them to cool on the windowsill...Café Sonoita also boasts an appealing, fairly priced wine list."
The Arizona Republic - Food & Wine, October 15, 2003
"There's an easy charm about the Café...a place where both ranch hand and ranch owner could enjoy the food...seasonably fresh and excellent."
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, October 2002
"With just a handful of tables, this café is a great favorite with locals...the kitchen here puts out some tasty & creative dishes, and prices are great."
Frommer's 2000 - Arizona
Café Sonoita's culinary treasures await, in Sonoita, a half mile east of the junction of Scenic State Routes 82 and 83.
Café Sonoita 3280 Hwy 82 P.O. Box 696 Sonoita, Arizona, 85637 (520) 455-5278
http://www.mygatheringgrounds.com/
The Gathering Ground is located in quaint dowtown Patatgonia situated the Stradling Building which also contains Global Arts, Patagonia Artist Co-op, and Mariposa Books. The Gathering Grounds serves Breakfast (7am-11am), Lunch (11am-5pm) daily, and Dinner Thursday thru Saturday (6pm-8pm).
We strive to bring you the best cup of coffee in Arizona, the tastiest food in Santa Cruz County, and the best service anywhere. Lee Ann, our baker, mixes and kneeds the best batters and doughs around, Kevin, our lead daytime cook, turns out scrumtous sandwiches, salads and soups, Sasha owner and resident chef lays creative dishes that leaves even the city folk saying "wow this impressive," Summer owner and Sasha's boss (wife) keeps staff moral high, customers happy and stirs the best soup, and Janie (Sasha's Mom) will lift your heart with the energy of life and probably try to sell you a piece of land locally while she is at it.
The Gathering Ground is located in quaint dowtown Patatgonia situated the Stradling Building which also contains Global Arts, Patagonia Artist Co-op, and Mariposa Books. The Gathering Grounds serves Breakfast (7am-11am), Lunch (11am-5pm) daily, and Dinner Thursday thru Saturday (6pm-8pm).
We strive to bring you the best cup of coffee in Arizona, the tastiest food in Santa Cruz County, and the best service anywhere. Lee Ann, our baker, mixes and kneeds the best batters and doughs around, Kevin, our lead daytime cook, turns out scrumtous sandwiches, salads and soups, Sasha owner and resident chef lays creative dishes that leaves even the city folk saying "wow this impressive," Summer owner and Sasha's boss (wife) keeps staff moral high, customers happy and stirs the best soup, and Janie (Sasha's Mom) will lift your heart with the energy of life and probably try to sell you a piece of land locally while she is at it.
Our "motto" is Creatively Delicious. The style is Southwestern Eclectic.
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Welcome to Canela
Canela is a charming chef owned & operated bistro, located within the wine growing region of Southeastern Arizona. The building's faded brick facade quickly gives way to the comfort and beauty found within. Open since September 2005, Canela has become a destination restaurant for locals and tourists alike.
Owners John Hall & Joy Vargo are delighted to introduce a classical bistro to the 'Mountain Empire Communities' of Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia. The ever-changing menu features locally produced foods & wine, local & regional artwork are displayed throughout the restaurant, and regional music softly plays throughout the evenings.
John & Joy have many years of experience working with talented chefs in Tucson, Chicago, Seattle, New Orleans, Montana and Colorado. In addition, John & Joy have formal training from New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont.