It’s true, I will likely be returning to Sedona again soon. It is a 1-2 hour drive from my parent’s place in Arizona, and it has so much beauty to offer. And clearly, I just can’t resist a good (or bad) pun. Lovely commenter Carrie mentioned Sedona yesterday as a “weekend” style trip for her, and I was unable to wait another day to post about this magical place.
I’m not going to go into the vortex, the red rocks, or the artistic virtue of this lovely land. Instead, I wanted to spend a moment to give some love to the restaurant we visit each time we go, the never pompous, always charming, and definitely delicious Mago Cafe.
One year on a visit, it was overcast and rainy.
As we sat in the second floor dining area of Mago, I enjoyed the Mago Yu-Bu– sweet tofu pockets stuffed with rice.
The next year, the sun peeked out!
I tried the Raw Chakra Bowl, at the advice of our waiter, and was verrry glad I did. Meri food indeed!
Raw Veggie Healing Chakra Bowl
Julliene of cucumber, red cabbage, carrot, spring mix, alfalfa sprout and pickled ginger and black & white sesame seed served over a bed of romaine heart
Last year, we returned again, with man-go-round in tow as well. (The sun was out again, if you’re wondering…) I had to order the Chakra bowl again, as it is the king vegetarian meal of the world (and I NEVER exaggerate!)
But this time, I supplemented my lunch with the ginger tea. Which was perhaps the best ginger tea I’ve had in a long, long time. My favorite ginger teas are the ones that are just steeped ginger (sweetened or unsweetened, I don’t care!)
I can’t wait until my next visit to Sedona. Climbing bell rock, visiting the New Age shops and antique markets, sampling fudge from the candy shop… and of course, a stop at Mago.
Do you have restaurant traditions or places that you always return to whenever you visit? Do share, I can add them to my list!
I “mago”-ing to make some ginger tea now!
-Meri
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