Paradise Valley: The Hermosa Inn

The Hermosa Inn:  Combine a tranquil setting, award-winning Lon's with its cozy ambiance and stunning patio, and the historic Last Drop Bar helmed by Travis Nass, who was recently inducted into the Arizona Hall of Fame as 2015 Beverage Master of the Year, and you have a winning combination.  I've stayed at the Hermosa Inn twice, and try to visit Lon's and Last Drop as often as I can.  Our most recent visit was for some of Travis' excellent cocktails after a USBG Bar Academy on agave spirits. 

For more on the history of the Hermosa Inn and an in-depth review of Lon's at the Hermosa, visit my article in AZ Wine Lifestyle, "Lon's - A Taste of History" and get to know more about the talented Travis on my Interview with Travis Nass.  

(Note: Travis Nass is no longer with the Last Drop as of 12/2015)

The beautiful grounds

Arizona wine on our patio

Cheese and charcuterie

Relaxing on the patio

Dungeness crab salad with Lon's garden grapefruit, Duncan Farms Scarlet Frills mizuna, and yuzu-curry vinaigrette

Foie gras with pistachio butter on cherry-chocolate bread

Duck confit croquette with pretzel-bread crust, confit mustard seeds, arugula, duck prosciutto, and blood orange vinaigrette

Halibut with sugar snap peas

Dry-aged beef with gnocchi and vegetables

Goat cheese and walnut cheesecake and poached pear with dark chocolate-cocoa nib sauce

Albariño on the patio.

Roasted cauliflower soup

Fish and chips

Lon's Signature Burger with local goat cheese, house bacon, caramelized onions, and chipotle aioli

Cocktails at the Last Drop