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Lon's at the Hermosa

Item: Lon's at the Hermosa
Author: Patricia Escarcega

Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Southwestern

Price: $$

10Best Says

Lon's pays homage to Arizona's rustic Southwestern cowboy history in a surprisingly elegant way - the ambiance is strikingly different from what you would expect. The decor suggests cowboy, but the menu and staff dress it up and give the whole place an air of luxury. Menu highlights might include two-pepper roasted pork tenderloin or breast of duck with cranberry and jalapeno glaze. The unique Sunday brunch menu offers such things as braised beef short ribs with a sunnyside-up egg or strawberry- and mascarpone-stuffed brioche French toast. Additionally, everything on the menu is organic, humanely raised, and from ecologically sound sources.

Address:

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
602-955-7878

Hours:

Daily 7am-10pm

Website:

lons.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale Local Expert

Romantic Dining, Southwestern: "Try the fresh-baked Brioche, aka "Monkey Bread.""

Best for Romantic Dining Because: The homey ambiance of this historic southwestern inn makes Lon's at the Hermosa one of Scottsdale's most romantic brunch, lunch and dinner spots.
Best for Southwestern Because: Lon's offers creative Southwestern-infused dishes served in one of the Scottsdale's most beautiful patio dining rooms.

Dinner
- Starters
  
  Fritto Misto
  
  calamari strips, Desert Sweet shrimp, red onion, pickled nopales, aji amarillo aioli ($15.00)
  
  Himalayan Salt Seared Ahi Tuna*
  
  yuzu-soy sauce, togarashi cracker, cilantro, pickled onion ($19.00)
  
  Tortilla Soup
  
  pulled chicken, avocado, tortilla strips ($9.00)
  
  Hermosa Salad
  
  local greens, Crow's Dairy goat cheese, apples, pecans, pomegranate vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce "Wedge"
  
  house pancetta, Abby Lee tomatoes, pickled onions, quark "ranch" ($11.00)
  
  Roasted Local Beets
  
  pickled beets, arugula, pistachio brittle, mint goat cheese dressing ($12.00)
  
  Seared La Belle Foie Gras
  
  orange brioche, pineapple, late harvest gastrique ($21.00)
  
  8 oz Alaskan King Crab
  
  aji amarillo aioli, house cocktail sauce ($48.00)
- Entrees
  
  Roasted Petaluma Chicken
  
  AZ cheddar mashed potatoes, broccolini, cipollini onion jus ($29.00)
  
  Scottish Salmon*
  
  local barley, butterkin squash chorizo, tomato emulsion ($32.00)
  
  Pecan Grilled Filet Mignon*
  
  crisp potatoes, creamed greens, Nueske bacon, red wine demi ($44.00)
  
  Braised Beef Shortribs
  
  goat cheese polenta cake, spaghetti squash, ancho chil jus ($34.00)
  
  Desert Sweet Shrimp Risotto
  
  lemon, fennel, mushrooms, chives, parmesan ($32.00)
- Sides for Sharing
  
  Broccolini
  
  garlic, feta, pepper flakes ($9.00)
  
  Crème Frâiche Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Truffle Mac 'N' Cheese
  
  Hayden Mills pasta, truffle goat cheese ($13.00)
  
  Parmesan Truffle Fries
  
  truffle dipping sauce ($9.00)
  
  Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
  
  bacon, mesquite butter ($9.00)
  
  Blistered Shishito Peppers
  
  lime salt ($9.00)
  
  Tempura Maitake Mushroom
  
  soy dipping sauce ($11.00)
- Wood Fired
  
  18 oz Sterling Silver Ribeye*
  
  ($52.00)
  
  6 oz Snake River Wagyu Strip*
  
  ($46.00)
  
  16 oz Duroc Pork "Tomahawk" Chop*
  
  apple-date mostarda, mole sauce ($36.00)
  
  6 oz Tristan Lobster Tail
  
  served with asparagus, butter & lemon ($50.00)
- Wood Fired - Add Ons
  
  4oz Alaskan King Crab Legs
  
  asparagus, chimayo hollandaise ($25.00)
  
  Sautéed Desert Sweet Shrimp
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Smokey Blue Cheese Butter
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Peppercorn Sauce
  
  ($3.00)
  
  House Steak Sauce
  
  ($3.00)
- House Bottled Cocktails
  
  Kiwi Cooler
  
  basil infused vodka, dry vermouth, kiwi, house blue curacao, lime juice ($14.00)
  
  Mango Madness
  
  Matusalem rum, Barrow's Intense ginger liqueur, lime juice, mango, Peychaud's bitters ($14.00)
  
  Paper Plane
  
  Aperol, Very Old Barton bourbon, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice ($14.00)
  
  The Blues
  
  Monte Alban blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, blueberry, lime juice ($14.00)
- Cocktails on Tap
  
  Hermosa Mule
  
  vodka, ginger beer, lime juice ($10.00)
  
  House Margarita
  
  agave, local Sun Orchard juices ($10.00)
- Raw
  
  Pacific Oysters*
  
  jalapeño citrus ceviche ($20.00)
  
  Beet Cured Hamachi*
  
  preserved kumquats, spiced pepitas, radish, meyer lemon ($19.00)
  
  Wagyu Beef Tartare*
  
  black garlic crème frâiche, crispy parmesan, capers, pickled mushrooms, house made saltines ($19.00)
- Appetizer
  
  Crisp Confit Pork Belly
  
  goat curds, Noble bread, quail egg, tomato jam ($16.00)
  
  Porcini Mushroom Soup
  
  wild mushrooms, Noble crouton, truffle cream ($13.00)
  
  Sheep Milk Ricotta Gnudi
  
  charred I'itoi onions, morel mushrooms, almond crumble ($16.00)
- Entree
  
  Roasted La Belle Farms Duck Breast*
  
  white bean puree, crispy duck confit, duck bacon, charred carrots & turnips, duck jus ($36.00)
  
  Alaskan Halibut*
  
  English pea puree, snap peas, baby carrots, morel mushrooms, spring onions, Meyer lemon foam ($42.00)
  
  Rovey Dairy Lamb*
  
  chop, t-bone, shank & bacon fennel rub, local farro, olive & tomato tapenade, lamb jus ($48.00)
- Dessert
  
  Pistachio Cake
  
  pistachio gelato, kumquat compote, pomegranate gelee ($11.00)
  
  Meyer Lemon Cheese Cake
  
  lemon curd, blueberry gelato ($11.00)
Dessert
- Desserts
  
  Lon's Signature Cowboy Candy Bar
  
  chili spiced ganache, marcona almonds, crispy feuilletine, salted caramel sauce, caramelia ice cream ($11.00)
  
  Pistachio Cake
  
  pistachio gelato, kumquat compote, pomegranate gelee ($11.00)
  
  Meyer Lemon Cheese Cake
  
  lemon curd, blueberry gelato ($11.00)
  
  S'mores Bar
  
  milk chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, marshmallow, mesquite graham cracker ($11.00)
  
  Three Scoops of House Made Ice Cream or Sorbet
  
  ask your server about our seasonal flavors ($11.00)
  
  American Artisan Cheese Plate
  
  chefs selection of fine american cheeses, arizona honeycomb, dried fruit, nuts and crackers ($14.00)
- Dessert Wine
  
  Banfi 'Rosa Regale' Brachetto d'Aqui, Piedmont
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes, France
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Donnafugata 'Ben Ryé' Passito, Sicilia
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara Penninsula
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula
  
  ($11.00)
  
  La Tour Vieille Banyuls, France
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Michele Chiarlo 'Nivole' Moscato d'Asti
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Pacific Rim 'Vin de Glaciere', Central Coast
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Pride 'Mistelle de Viognier' Sonoma
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Royal Tokaji 'Red Label' Hungary
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Tenuta Polvaro 'Dulcis' Verduzzo, Veneto
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Villa Campobello 'Il Santo' Vin Santo
  
  ($9.00)
- Port
  
  Graham's Vintage 2011
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Quinta do Noval "Black" Ruby
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Meyer Family Zinfandel Port
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 40 Year Tawny
  
  ($40.00)
- Sherry & Madeira
  
  Madeira, 'Boston Bual'
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Madeira, 'Charleston Sercial'
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Sherry, Dios Baco 'Especial' Oloroso
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Sherry, Lustau Manzanilla
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Sherry, Lustau Pedro Ximenez
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Sherry, Sandeman 'Don Fino'
  
  ($7.00)
Lunch
- Starters
  
  Tortilla Chip Trio
  
  salsa, guacamole, queso ($11.00)
  
  Salted Pretzel Sticks
  
  beer mustard, Willcox apples, cheese fondue ($8.00)
  
  Blue Crab Cakes
  
  chipotle aioli, guacamole ($13.00)
  
  Fritto Misto
  
  calamari strips, red onion, Argentine shrimp, nopales, aji-amarillo aioli ($12.00)
  
  Tortilla Soup
  
  pulled chicken, avocado, tortilla strips ($9.00)
  
  Hummus Board
  
  jalapeño hummus, warm pita, goat curds, marinated olives ($13.00)
- Salads
  
  Shrimp & Blue Crab "Louie"
  
  heirloom lettuce, hearts of palm, egg, tomato, blackstone dressing ($21.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke Salad
  
  spicy greens, pickled vegetables, avocado, tomato, key lime vinaigrette ($19.00)
  
  Strawberry Salad
  
  local greens, Willcox apples, pecans, pepper feta, pomegranate vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce "Caesar"
  
  roasted garlic dressing, shaved parmesan, pretzel croutons, white anchovy ($11.00)
  
  Superfood Salad
  
  kale, quinoa, sweet potato, cranberry, pistachio, pomegranate vinaigrette ($14.00)
- Wood-Fired Pizzas
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh goat curds, roasted local tomatoes, parmesan, garden basil ($12.00)
  
  Short Rib
  
  house ricotta, parmesan, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes ($14.00)
- Specialties
  Steak Frites
  
  pecan grilled tenderloin medallions, parmesan fries, arugula salad, chimichurri ($27.00)
  
  Hermosa Fish & Chips
  
  crisp halibut, tartar sauce, lemon, house fries ($18.00)
  
  House Taco Platter
  fire roasted salsa, guacamole, charro beans, house made tortillas
  
  Chicken Machaca: $16.00
  
  Barbacoa Beef: $16.00
  
  Halibut: $18.00
- Burgers & Sandwiches
  
  Signature Burger
  
  brioche bun, bacon, balsamic onions, cheddar, chipotle ($18.00)
  
  Local Bison Burger
  
  pretzel roll, tomato jam, arugula, tobacco onions ($18.00)
  
  Pulled Pork Sandwich
  
  pretzel roll, smoked local pork, house pickles, slaw ($17.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Club
  
  ciabatta bread, Nueske bacon, garlic aioli, pepper jack, Campari tomato, gem lettuce ($15.00)
  
  Pastrami "Reuben"
  
  marble rye, thin shaved pastrami, sauerkraut, dijonnaise, gruyere ($15.00)
- Coffee
  
  Roc2 Cold Brew Coffee
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Lon's "Wake Up"
  
  cold brew, nut milk, agave ($6.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Hermosa Mule
  
  vodka, ginger beer, lime ($9.00)
  
  White Sangria
  
  prosecco, st germain, peach ($9.00)
  
  Pineapple Mojito
  
  rum, lime, mint, pineapple ($9.00)
  
  Prickly Bourbon
  
  bourbon, prickly pear, lemon ($9.00)
Brunch
- Starters
  
  Fresh Baked "Monkey" Bread
  
  caramel, pecans ($7.00)
  
  Tortilla Chip Trio
  
  guacamole, fire roasted salsa, queso ($11.00)
  
  Salted Pretzel Sticks
  
  warm cheese fondue, beer mustard, Willcox apples ($10.00)
  
  Fritto Misto
  
  flash fried calamari strips, Argentine shrimp, red onion, pickled nopales, aji-amarillo aioli ($12.00)
  
  Avocado Toast
  
  Abby Lee tomatoes, grilled Noble bread, QCOM olive oil ($10.00)
  
  House Smoked Salmon
  
  red onion, capers, cream cheese, bagel ($12.00)
  
  Hummus Board
  
  jalapeño hummus, warm pita, goat curds, marinated olives ($13.00)
- Entrees
  Whole Wheat Pancakes
  
  blueberries, house made granola, Arizona honeycomb ($11.00)
  
  Strawberries 'N' Cream Waffles
  
  ricotta whipped cream, marinated strawberries ($11.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict*
  Poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potatoes. Traditional | English muffin, Canadian bacon; blue crab | seared crab cake, sautéed spinach
  
  Traditional: $13.00
  
  Blue Crab: $16.00
  Huevos Rancheros*
  
  over easy eggs, fry bread black beans, chorizo, pico de gallo ($12.00)
  
  "The Local" Omelette
  
  McClendon spinach, Crow's Dairy goat cheese, Abby Lee tomato ($14.00)
  
  Short Rib Hash
  
  poached eggs, charred tomato, grilled Noble bread, peppers, onions, braising jus ($14.00)
  
  Signature Burger
  
  brioche bun, bacon, balsamic onions, cheddar, chipotle aioli, choice of side ($18.00)
  
  Local Bison Burger
  
  pretzel roll, tomato jam, arugula, tobacco onions, choice of side ($18.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Club
  
  bacon, garlic aioli, pepper jack, tomato, gem lettuce, choice of side ($15.00)
- Salads
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke Salad
  
  spicy greens, pickled vegetables, tomato avocado, key lime vinaigrette ($19.00)
  
  Shrimp & Blue Crab "Louie"
  
  heirloom lettuce, hearts of palm, egg, tomato blackstone dressing ($21.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce "Caesar"
  
  roasted garlic dressing, anchovy shaved parmesan, pretzel croutons ($11.00)
  
  Superfood
  
  cranberry, sweet potato, kale, pistachio, quinoa, pomegranate vinaigrette ($14.00)
- Coffee
  
  Cold Brew
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Lon's "Wake Up"
  
  agave, nut milk ($6.00)
- Bubbles
  Belstar Prosecco
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
  Campo Viejo Cava Rosé
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
  Chandon Brut
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
- White
  Benvolio Pinot Grigio
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
  St Urbans-Hof 'Urban' Riesling
  $9.00
  
  $36.00
  Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc
  $9.00
  
  $36.00

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