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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has set new standards, raising the bar for excellence in steakhouses by winning awards for their food, wine and service. While prime beef is king, their exclusive wines are in the race for top spot too.

The staff at Fleming's believe there is an art to eating well, so their steaks are hand-cut daily and are carefully marbled for four weeks, their flavor enhanced with salt and pepper and then cooked at very high temperature to seal their juices. Some of the star attractions are double thick pork rib chop baked with apple cider creole mustard, julienne of apples and celery root and the Daily Chef Specials selection may capture the attention of hearty eaters. Seared scallops are served with a lobster cream sauce and a puff pastry of sautéed vegetables, while tuna mignon is seared rare with poppy seed au poivre and tomato sherry vinaigrette.

Fleming's has the rare distinction of offering over one hundred wines by the glass. True connoisseurs, they offer well known as well as exclusive boutique wines served at optimum temperatures. They help guests take a step towards becoming more knowledgeable, by inviting them to sample trios of two ounce servings in individual carafes and compare them with specially designed wine flights.

Old Town Artisans, located in the El Presidio historic district of Tucson, offers a fine glimpse into the art, artefacts and various crafts produced by hundreds of local and regional artists. The 150 year old adobe building has six distinctive shops and galleries where you can find trendy jewelry, South and Central American craft and more. La Cocina Restaurant and Cantina is in the Spanish style courtyard and patio, a pretty spot, dappled with sunshine, providing some tasty fare.

If not outside, then you can enjoy some of their delicious food in the climate controlled cantina and dining room, where you can typically find American and South Western cuisine. La Cocina is a an ideal venue for weddings, receptions and other events while on regular days indulge in some fun with the live music and drink specials during their happy hours.