Of course, I don't recall a single negative word either, but my curiosity is piqued. Although I have been fortunate enough to enjoy a few lunches, brunches and breakfasts at this venerable hotel, I have never had the pleasure of dining there. It seems appropriate to make dinner the standard by which to judge the Arizona Inn's kitchen. It is difficult to separate a meal here from the ambiance. High-backed cushioned chairs accent the dining room's plush interior, featuring a lovely Santa Fe fireplace tucked cozily into one corner.
Lofty windows look out onto a patio lit with several twinkling white lights.
Soft, golden light suffuses the room, while piano music drifts in amiably from across the hall. Every element inspires a languorous, luxurious meal. Little more than a mere taste, the graceful hors d'oeuvre succeeds in teasing the appetite. Although the dish initially sounded a bit odd, it turned glorious on the tongue. Fresh raspberries dot the rosy sauce, contributing only enough fruity sweetness to make the dish interesting.