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Beautifully landscaped and lush gardens at La Hermosa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When making reservations for our Christmas Day meal, it dawned on me that the restaurant we chose (Lons at The Hermosa) was located in Paradise Valley, a wealthy enclave nestled\u00a0 between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Paradise Valley is backdropped by the Camelback and McDowell Mountains. It’s known as a luxurious desert oasis with high-end resorts, golf courses, fine dining, and affluent residences. For some reason it made me ponder just what children would consider paradise. I wondered if Art Linkletter ever asked kids on his program Kids Say The Darnest Things<\/strong><\/a> what they consider paradise to be.\u00a0 Alas, that question was apparently not asked during the lengthy television run of that beloved program.<\/p>\n

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Incomparable Al Fresco Dining on Christmas Day 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During a 2005 interview on CNN’s Larry King Live, Linkletter did discuss his personal views on the afterlife and heaven, contrasting them with the traditional view of paradise.\u00a0 In the exchange, Larry King mentioned that Billy Graham expected paradise after death. When asked for his own beliefs, Linkletter responded that “Heaven sounds too placid<\/em>” for his taste and that he would prefer a lot of activity.\u00a0 This suggests that for Art Linkletter, an ideal afterlife would not be a place of quiet, eternal rest (a common interpretation of paradise), but rather one of continuous engagement and action.<\/p>\n

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Lush Arboreal Canopies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, is Paradise Valley the idyll its name implies?\u00a0 Chief executives, celebrities and athletes certainly think so.\u00a0 \u00a0 It’s the wealthiest city in all of Arizona with a median household income exceeding $210,000. Median home values often exceed $2 million, with many estates valued much higher.\u00a0 Extremely expensive homes–often multi-million dollar estates–and exclusivity are two attractions.\u00a0 Another would have to be Lon’s at the Hermosa which is a renowned, four-diamond restaurant located within the Hermosa Inn, a high-end, atmospheric restaurant famous for its unique food and historic ambiance.\u00a0 Lon’s is known for its globally-inspred Southwest cuisine prepared over wood fires (roasting, grilling, smoking) in a romantic, historic seating.\u00a0 It offers upscale dining with such unique experiences as underground wine cellar dinners.\u00a0 Lon’s has been honored with a\u00a0DiR\u014dNA<\/a><\/strong> (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) award.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn has earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world–even if you don’t dine in an underground wine cellar.\u00a0 Al fresco dining is the way to go.\u00a0 Thankfully the Valley of The Sun has the weather to accommodate outdoor dining under arboreal splendor.\u00a0 Five with five outdoor fireplaces, a trickling fountain and colorful flowerbeds are the backdrop for your meal.\u00a0 We also had continuous entertainment with our meal.\u00a0 Seated next to the multi-layered fountain, we were entertained by birds either bathing in the water or leering at our meal.\u00a0 Ocassionally one of the feathered fiends would swoop down and abscond with a bit of bread or a packet of sugar.\u00a0 Our server told us he’s done everything he can to shoo away the birds.\u00a0 I suggested he tell them ICE is coming for them.<\/p>\n

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Rock Shrimp Cocktail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christmas meal 2025 was a three course prix fixe experience, essentially an appetizer, an entree and a dessert.\u00a0 A very comprehensive wine menu eclipses any meal menu.\u00a0 Lon’s consistently receives major wine and dining honors, notably Wine Spectator’s ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ for its cellar and list and OpenTable recognition as one of America’s most romantic\/outdoor dining spots, celebrating its acclaimed wine program and unique ambiance, including its historic subterranean wine cellar and outdoor patio.\u00a0 Obviously dining at Lon’s is an experience; everyone was dressed to the nines.<\/p>\n

Five starters graced the menu: Smoked Cauliflower Soup, Hermosa Salad, Butter Lettuce & Arugula Salad, Lamb Ragout and Rock Shrimp Cocktail.\u00a0 Any and every one of them sounded like a great way to start off a memorable meal.\u00a0 As such, I asked our server to rank the top three.\u00a0 His favorite was the rock shrimp cocktail<\/strong><\/em> (clamato, tomatillo, cucumber, avocado).\u00a0 It was an excellent choice, albeit one that left me craving a larger portion.\u00a0 The rock shrimp had the snap of freshness and there was plenty of it.\u00a0 The tomatillo and clamato pairing was genius.\u00a0 It had just enough acidity and tanginess to titillate my tongue.<\/p>\n

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Hermosa Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My Kim opted for the Hermosa salad<\/strong><\/em> (apple, pomegranate, candied pecan, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette (gluten free)).\u00a0 Although she’s not especially fond of frisee (curved endive) or arugula, other ingredients worked concordantly to obfuscate the lettuce flavors she doesn’t like.\u00a0 This was an excellent salad though it could be argued there just wasn’t enough goat cheese, candied pecans, apple or pomegranate.\u00a0 The vibrant burst of sweet, tart and tangy juice from the pomegranate, its refreshing flavor and satisfying crunch were especially noteworthy.\u00a0 The goat cheese contributed its signature sour notes.<\/p>\n

It’s very rare that my Kim and I order the same entree as it seems inevitable I have to try something different.\u00a0 Four entrees were available for our selection:\u00a0 Herb Crusted NY Striploin<\/strong><\/em>, Two Wash Ranch Chicken, Pan-Roasted Salmon and Mushroom and Wheat Berry Risotto.\u00a0 Our server didn’t mince words in expressing how good the NY striploin was.\u00a0 My carnivorous bride can enjoy steak every day of the week, while once or twice a year is often enough for me.\u00a0 Still, it would be interesting to see how Lon’s NY striploin and Lon’s steak sauce would compare to the steak for two we shared at world-renowned Peter Luger’s Steakhouse<\/strong><\/a> in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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Herb-Crusted NY Sirloin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let’s just say Peter Lugar sets an impossibly high standard.\u00a0 There is no better steak in the known universe.\u00a0 That’s not to say Lon’s NY striploin was a slouch.\u00a0 In fact, it was quite good.\u00a0 The steak sauce, however, paled in comparison with Peter Luger’s incomparable sauce.\u00a0 So would any other sauce.\u00a0 The striploin was well marbeled and flavorful.\u00a0 It was perfectly prepared at medium-rare with lots of pink to show for it.\u00a0 Accompanying the striploin were asparagus and horseradish mash with a few mushrooms and microgreens glancing the top of the steak.\u00a0 Despite heckling and begging by the birds, I finished my entire steak.<\/p>\n

Only two dessert choices were available–Peppermint Mousse Cake<\/strong><\/em> and Spice Cake<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 Winter, for some reason, seems to elicit cravings for the refreshing flavor of peppermint.\u00a0 The peppermint mousse cake didn’t disappoint.\u00a0 A flourless chocolate cake with white chocolate curls, it had the flavor of Christmas–even on a 70-degree Arizona day.\u00a0 For my Kim, the spice cake (cream cheese frosting, candied pecans) hit the spot.\u00a0 Not only was it as beautiful as a Christmas ornament, it was absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n

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Peppermint Mousse Cake and Spice Cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It would have been paradise for us had we been able to visit one of the multi-million dollar estates in Paradise Valley for a much needed post-prandial nap.<\/p>\n

Lon’s at The Hermosa<\/strong>
\n5532 N Palo Cristi Road
\nParadise Valley, Arizona<\/strong>
\n(602) 955-7878
\nWebsite<\/strong><\/a> | Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 25 December 2025
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 1
\nRATING<\/strong>: N\/R
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$$$$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Peppermint Mousse Cake, Spice Cake, Herb-Crusted NY Sirloin, Hermosa Salad, Rock Shrimp Cocktail
\nREVIEW #1506<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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