Good eatin' at the Hacienda

A few times a year, Ian and I go for Sunday brunch at The Grill at the Hacienda del Sol resort in Tucson.

It's a little expensive ($80 for two people, including tip), especially if you're on a college-student budget.

But you don't have to eat again for the day, so it's a good deal in that sense.

Basically, The Grill hosts a large buffet spread for Sunday brunch. It isn't as big as it used to be, but it's still impressive.

Even though I'm a vegetarian, there was still plenty for me to eat: blueberry blintzes, cheese, croissants, fruit pastries, fried (lightly, not too much) potatoes, waffles, omelet, fresh fruit and a fruit salad. I tried all of those things except the waffles and omelet, and I liked everything except the fruit salad. There was also plenty of meat for carnivorous types like Ian--turkey, bacon, sausage, sushi, eggs Benedict, various salads and more.

If you are seated in the right place, the view is fantastic. Even though I felt squinty because the sun is so bright, I had a lovely view of the mountains as the storm clouds gathered around them and drifted away. The scenery is also fairly green and overlooks Tucson as the resort is nestled in the Foothills.

I'm going there with some friends on Tuesday for a wine tasting--$5 a person for the tasting and $5 off entrees for the evening. It will be the first time I visit the Grill in the evening, so it'll be a change. If it's anywhere near as good as the brunch, I'll let you know.