96076 Mon Mar 13 12:47:41 -0800 2006 22 6 Southwest 0 524757 They offer Sunday brunch both in Wright's restaurant and also at the Wrigley Mansion - anyone been to either? Mon Mar 13 12:47:41 -0800 2006 0 JoanneC 1 4663493 Going for a long weekend next month..love it there but its been awhile.. How's Wright's restaurant and bar? Anyone been lately? It's mostly a trip of swimming, eating, drinking and playing some golf...will leave the resort for something chowworthy. Thanks! Thu May 07 13:02:44 -0700 2009 524757 97452 Beach Chick 2 4663631 I don't know anything about Wright's, but from the grounds of the Biltmore, it's a pretty easy (and pleasant) walk to Noca or Tarbell's. Follow the canal southeast a bit and you can eat at either Vincent or Chelsea's Kitchen. Thu May 07 13:35:18 -0700 2009 4663493 86822 hohokam 3 4664030 We took advantage of the recent Twitter special of $80 a night at the Biltmore and planning a weekend away this month. Nice to know Noca and Tarbell's are in walking distance, thanks for the tip! Thu May 07 15:52:30 -0700 2009 4663631 10271 Rubee 4 4749154 Hey Rubee.. Did you go to the Biltmore yet? We'll be there for the long 4th of July weekend and wanted to firm up dinner reservations.. Thanks! Sat Jun 06 18:25:51 -0700 2009 4664030 97452 Beach Chick 5 4749163 I ended up having to work that weekend and we had to cancel. So disappointing, I was really looking forward to it. We had planned on drinks at Wrigley's, and dinner at Prado and Noca. Be sure to report back on your visit! (Hopefully this won't happen next month - have another 'staycation' planned for the Montelucia - $125 a night with $50 spa/food credit. We love MBar and Prado, so that's where we'll be on at least one night). Sat Jun 06 18:30:48 -0700 2009 4749154 10271 Rubee 6 4749208 Sorry you had to cancel.. All of you gave such great advice..thinking of Noca or Tarbell's and of course drinks and app's at Wrigley's.. Love Durant's..is that back on track? Report back on Montelucia..that is our next resort stop and I hear it's fab! Sat Jun 06 18:52:10 -0700 2009 4749163 97452 Beach Chick 7 4749219 Friends of ours visiting from Boston stayed at the Montelucia for a night, so we got to spend some time checking it out. Their room was beautiful. We brought a bottle of wine and sat out on their terrace watching the rabbits and birds before dinner at Prado. They loved the Montelucia, said the pool area was fabulous, and the spa was amazing. We're going mid-July. I'll report back! I haven't been to Durant's since last summer, but it was a first visit for our group of five and we all had a great time and agreed we'd be back. Sat Jun 06 18:58:13 -0700 2009 4749208 10271 Rubee 3 4664374 Great tip on Noca and Tarbell's hohokam! Look forward to dining at Wrights one night.. Have fun Rubee..too bad I'll be a month behind you, else I'd buy you drink! Thu May 07 17:49:37 -0700 2009 4663631 97452 Beach Chick 4 4664433 Right back at you ; ) One of these days......... Thu May 07 18:09:42 -0700 2009 4664374 10271 Rubee 5 4664487 Love this resort..such a smoking deal..we'll be there in July. Report back if you eat at Wright's and if you walk the canal to Noca or Tarbells.. Thu May 07 18:37:53 -0700 2009 4664433 97452 Beach Chick 3 4668829 Although, it should be noted that if you're going to be here in the summer, walking may not exactly be pleasant, given the heat. Sat May 09 11:04:49 -0700 2009 4663631 90732 tara17 2 4663644 the site sort of crashed before I finished adding place links Thu May 07 13:40:22 -0700 2009 4663493 86822 hohokam 2 4664047 I had dinner at Wright's recently. It was a corporate function, so we were given a limited menu with three entree choices. Being curious, I compared it to the regular menu and found it basically the same in style. My take on Wright's is that everything was well prepared, but I didn't perceive much sense of adventure. You'll eat a solid meal for sure, but might not be wowed the way you'd be down the street at Noca. Part of the reason for this, I believe, is that the Biltmore Grill, the more casual restaurant at the Biltmore, is currently closed for renovations. With almost all dining at the Biltmore collapsed into one restaurant, that means the resort has to take it safe with a menu that will offend no one, but probably not thrill a lot of people either. Thu May 07 15:58:37 -0700 2009 4663493 26466 silverbear 1 4663995 We recently went for brunch at Wrights. It was very good. The setup is you select an entree, and then you can go to the buffet as many times as you want (which is included in the price). I found the buffet adequately stocked, with all the regular suspects (including shellfish). It wasn't a giant spread (comparing it to the old Phoenician brunch for instance), but was high quality, and frequently replenished. My jeuvos rancheros were excellent, and the wifes french toast also looked good (but I didn't have any). Service was smooth, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is upscale and very pleasant (especially if you are able to score a table looking out over the grounds). I actually thought this was one of the better values in town for brunch (I have also been to the Royal Palms, which cost the same amount of money, but wasn't as good). I would highly recommend Wright's. Thu May 07 15:40:55 -0700 2009 524757 45848 Booger 2 4670934 Hi, can you advise the price of brunch at Wright's? we are considering it for a trip in late Sept. thanks. Sun May 10 11:08:51 -0700 2009 4663995 113134 mbw1024 1 4812942 We have over 10 of us for the long 4th weekend and we have brunch set-up at Wrights but still figuring what to do for the Saturday night, 4th of July..is it cool enough to walk over to Noca or Tarbell's restaurant? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Sun Jun 28 10:50:34 -0700 2009 524757 97452 Beach Chick 2 4813243 This may speak to my most athletic feats at this point involve a fork, but I do not think it would be that pleasant of a walk from the Biltmore to either noca or Tarbell's in the current weather conditions. Sun Jun 28 13:52:36 -0700 2009 4812942 13373 Molto E 2 4813274 After the sun drops out of the sky, the heat becomes a bit more bearable. Not by much, but it does. If you live in a town that's big on walking, you'll probably find it to be very walkable. Phoenicians find the walk from the parking lot to the front door to be plenty.. Sun Jun 28 14:01:01 -0700 2009 4812942 10996 JK Grence the Cosmic Jester 2 4814421 I'd do it after sunset without hesitation, but I know others who would find find it daunting. It depends on the physical condition of your guests and their acclimation to the summer heat. The challenge is that with a group of 10, your most sensitive member determines the outcome for the whole group. I remember a business trip to Houston in the summer once where I cajoled an out-of-shape coworker into a two-block walk and heard complaining the whole way to the restaurant and back. With 10 guests, you could probably arrange van service for a reasonable price. If you decide to walk, please keep in mind the walking route that I posted in a thread a while back. It would also work for Tarbell's, although you'd have to cross the busy intersection of 32nd St. & Camelback not once, but twice each say. If you do walk, make sure each guest has a bottle of water in hand. Walking route: http://www.tinyurl.com/aztonoca Mon Jun 29 06:20:53 -0700 2009 4812942 26466 silverbear 3 4815251 Thanks silverbear and everyone! We are all active healthy adults but heat can zap even the most healthy of souls.. Can't wait to enjoy the weekend at the AZ Biltmore! Mon Jun 29 11:06:13 -0700 2009 4814421 97452 Beach Chick 3 4817022 Sorry, bad link. Correct one: http://www.tinyurl.com/azbtonoca Mon Jun 29 22:11:18 -0700 2009 4814421 26466 silverbear 1 4834426 We had a fab breakfast at Wrights on Sunday on the patio with a party of 10..it was excellent and we had the eggs benedict..came with pork but I asked for salmon and they served it with an ancho-hollandaise with pot's and fruit..huevos rancheros was another hit. Didn't do Noca or Tarbell's since it was the 4th and we had a cabana and there was too much swimming and drinking going on.. ; ) I would not recommend walking in 115 degree weather to dine at Noca.. Mon Jul 06 15:09:43 -0700 2009 524757 97452 Beach Chick