French Pastries in the Verde Valley!

Tucked away in Old Town Cottonwood, among the restaurants, wine shops and antiques, is a quaint European style cafe. Rather well known to the locals, the Old Town Cafe is warm and inviting. Featuring a variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, quiches, gourmet salads, paninis, coffees, lattes, and my favorite; their home-made croissants!  I normally can't resist the almond one, a fresh and chewy croissant with a crisp outside, with a delicious, gooey, sweet almond filling (reminds me of Christmas marzipan!) sprinkled with powdered sugar and toasted almond slices! If almond is not your thing, they also have a dark chocolate one that melts in your mouth! And for the less adventuresome, there is always the plain, but none the less delicious. Their quiches are also amazing for a delicious breakfast or brunch, featuring a different quiche each week! And for the salad person there is a Chinese Chicken Salad, a Roast Beef Salad, a Chef Salad, a Ravioli Salad, a Greek Salad, and my personal favorite; the Prosciutto Salad, 

made with organic spring mix, prosciutto, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, &

roasted pecans. All super fresh and delicious! And if that isn't enough, there are even paninis for the sandwich lovers! And once you have finished your lunch, one can hardly pass up the beautiful fruit, cream, and chocolate laden pastries. But what truly sets this cute little cafe apart is the ambiance, (one can't help to feel welcome) and the pride that owner Rosie Diaz puts into this little gem. If you're a local, and you haven't had a chance to try this place, Go! what are you waiting for? Chances are you'll bump into a neighbor. If you are planning a trip to Cottonwood, dont miss out on a real "locals" experience, and some great Euro treats!

 

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You asked for authentic? Thank you Mexico!

    Eating in Sedona.... High priced tourist food, the "wait", overworked servers, ect... But I tell you the truth, there's gold in them hills...or maybe it's fire!
Let me  introduce you to a restaurant called, "Tortas de Fuego" on 89a. A quaint hole in the wall on a shared lot with a car repair shop. But don't let its humble appearances fool you. This is some real Mexican food !
     We moved here seven years ago, from the culture and food Mecca:  Southern California. The only bummer about leaving SoCal, was a lack of authentic Mexican (or any other ethnic)food. I had tried most of the Verde Valley's mexican restaurants in hopes of bringing me back to that mex euphoria of hundred year old recipes of assuredly authentic bliss. And I beleive I have found the place! As for it's namesake, thier tortas are amazing! Fresh telera bread,  grilled carne asada,(or your other favorites, ie: carnitas) Oaxaca cheese, a whole lotta avocado and veggies, with a huge portion of crispy fries. Now if that were all they were good for, there are so many other choices on thier 6 page menu, like "mojarra frita" whole fried fish, to chile verde enchiladas, street tacos, burritos, huaraches and chile rellenos. Also Mexican soups, like posole, menudo and albondigas. So do yourself the biggest favor ever and give them a try, unless you don't want authentic!
I'll see you there!http://www.tripadvisor.com/MobileViewPhoto-g31352-d3730364-i98996719-Tortas_de_Fuego-Sedona_Arizona.html