HARVEST

posted by James Reel

With apologies for the lack of blogging recently—I’m involved in too many projects, and trying to work ahead a little so I can take next week off from KUAT—here is my weekly link to my weekly contribution to the Tucson Weekly. This time, it’s only a restaurant review, but a highly positive one:

How ironic that Oro Valley, an area synonymous with unchecked sprawl and eco-pillaging, should be home to a restaurant devoted to sustainability, from the seafood to the material used in the servers' shirts. Harvest Restaurant cannot be held responsible for the sins of Oro Valley. That big ol' strip mall would be there even if the restaurant weren't--and the high quality of Harvest's fare is sure to put any Oro Valley hater in a forgiving mood. The restaurant is owned by the MaRKeT Group, which is also responsible for Zona 78 and the Grill at Hacienda del Sol, and all of these venues are lucky to share executive chef Ramiro Scavo. His participation alone signals that the menu will be fairly upscale; in this case, it emphasizes locally harvested ingredients served in peak season. Of course, ahi tuna, Lake Superior whitefish and Arctic charr are hardly local, but they are brought in from "sustainable waters."

Find the full review here.