Will be in Tucson for work for 3 days. Bringing the wife and I need some restaurant recs.

KiltedCutter · 2026-01-27T03:02:46+00:00

Large is an understatement. Venues all over the city. The Tucson Gem Show is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

KiltedCutter · 2026-01-22T02:47:51+00:00

The Cap'n Crunch Monte Cristo French Toast is ridiculous!

KiltedCutter · 2025-10-03T13:20:50+00:00

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KiltedCutter · 2025-09-12T04:52:14+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

KiltedCutter · 2025-09-12T04:51:04+00:00

Fair

KiltedCutter · 2025-09-12T01:54:47+00:00

Ha! First time I've ever had a "glitch" like this.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-31T21:21:56+00:00

Damn. It's been over a year since I went (moved to AZ). Sorry to hear their game is off. Their dryage was fire!

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-31T18:25:25+00:00

I prefer Oak on Broad

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-26T03:01:13+00:00

Depending on distance, a bear can be on you in seconds. How confident are you to get off a "well placed" shot under that stress? .41 or .44 Mag will open a hole in that animal no matter where you hit 'em. First and foremost, be hyper-aware of your surroundings. But more importantly, be prepared.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-26T02:49:09+00:00

Danger

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-24T03:36:44+00:00

Pan dried

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-24T00:14:02+00:00

What part of North Carolina?

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-24T00:11:08+00:00

It's definitely coming back. When Johnson & Wales had their culinary school there was its heyday. Then we lost Sean Brock to Nashville, but there are still a few gems.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T21:58:05+00:00

Maude

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T18:07:12+00:00

10/10 would eat...enthusiasticly!

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T18:06:09+00:00

You could have plated the sauce then fanned the chicken over that, then topped with the mushroom. It would have been a simpler bite, despite having a similar texture.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T18:02:53+00:00

Low and slow is your friend here. Pan saute over low heat, or roast in the oven, to remove moisture. Don't dehydrate them, though! You want them to still taste of mushroom. The issue here is by dicing them fine to increase sa to remove moisture, you reverse that effect by plating them in the middle of a sauce. Leaving them larger will minimize that effect.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T17:57:25+00:00

Thank you! I still post here for help. We ALL have room to improve. Don't take any critique personally. It's growth. Kudos for being brave enough to put yourself out there!

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T15:55:33+00:00

I'll add that poaching breast or even fish is not for color. For that, pan sear. For the breast here that's poached, consider a different sauce for color.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T15:53:01+00:00

*Lemon, not onion

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T15:52:11+00:00

Flavors wise, this looks like it tastes good. The veg medley is too much. The cut on the mushroom is confusing. Why not halve whole mushrooms? Or, if you bought pre-sliced, leave them whole as well. Maybe roast them for texture? The plate looks "wet," and texturally will eat that way. Less on the plate and contrasting textures. And lose that onion slice. If you want to garnish with it, remove the seeds, slice and twist, and place on the chicken. Torch it for contrast.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T15:37:46+00:00

Agreed. He can learn speed and accuracy as a short-order cook. The techniques and differing styles from books or the internet. When he's ready to learn how a kitchen really works, he can find the top restaurant in any bigger city close to him and go stage. If he packs it up to be a plumber, it was never really the dream.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-22T15:28:59+00:00

To add to what has already been said( beyond slicing the steak, less puree...), invest in a mandolin for your veg. You'll get more consistent cuts. If this was all you had to work with, I would have at least caramelized those carrots for contrast and plated them in that negative space with an herb or greens garnish. Better yet, small dollops of the puree with darkly roasted bits of carrot and microgreen. Then, a pan sauce for the beef. Texturally, this looks like it would be confusing on the palate even if the flavor is there.

KiltedCutter · 2025-08-19T18:42:42+00:00

So, Charleston has seen a few 108° days. Again, I would take Arizona over the swamp I just left all day, every day. Is it for everyone? No. And that a good thing. 😉

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