Spending a lot of money on a so-so meal makes us frown. Spending a lot of money on a dismal meal makes us angry.
Avoid the sad and the mad and arm yourself with culinary information, courtesy of food critic Tom Stauffer and his trusty balance of cynicism and hope. The following reviews are here for you, dear reader, so that you eat and get glad.
The subtle teaming of French, Italian and California-fresh fare is sumptuous
A top chef and focus on local ingredients make the Mediterranean Primo worth the cost
The fast-casual spin on nuevo Mexican cuisine is a signature, and a good one
The popular UA breakfast and lunch spot could make dinner a winner with slight changes
It's a mixed bag at the newer, cleaner version of this old staple
After nearly 60 years, it's still about the old-school, Sonoran staples
Distinct, Jalisco-style dishes taste just as good at new locale
A tony shopping center begats . . . a tony deli
Rustic restaurant fills your plate with tasty food
