![]() There is such a lot here and it covers a massive site. After landing it in Tucson she apparently said “It’s time we both had a rest”. In 1992 Louise flew it one last time, donating to as a permanent display at Pima. Louise was the first woman to qualify for a type rating in a Learjet. Walking over to a red and white Learjet built in 1964, there was a plinth explaining how it had been bought new by Henry and Louise Timken of Ohio and flown by them both taking turns as pilot and co-pilot. Inside the main hall is a huge Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, which looks like a spaceship and still holds the record for being the fastest manned air breathing aircraft. Going around museums reading about exhibits there are always ones which stand out. Lots of old planes, old Airforce Ones, fighter jets, prototypes, Cessnas to supersonics. It is a proper drinker’s bar, our bartender, an EMO leftover, served us cocktails stiffer than a corpse with riga mortis. I like dark bars with rooms and corners to hide in and this one is just that. All they seem to have done is flip the sign over and move in the booze. An old funeral home, bought back from the dead to serve up hard liquor. The staff here recommended a dead good bar too. It was the furthest we ventured into the ‘city’ of Tucson. Tacos, and stuff that goes well with tacos, excellent cocktails, and parking right outside (although I doubt this place is more than a 10-minute walk from our hotel). Part deli, part restaurant, part coffee shop Cortados, Five Markets style. I think we’d of ended up there anyway as it’s a good place. She currently serves on the board for Tu Nidito, The Loft Theater, and is also an Ambassador of the Museum of Contemporary Art.Eating and drinking Breakfast and coffeesĭowntown Clifton gave us a couple of vouchers for breakfast at Five Points Market and Restaurant, so that’s where we went. ![]() Patricia lives in Tucson with her husband and her 5 children. Originally from Ensenada Mexico, Patricia lived in San Diego, CA where she received her BA in business and marketing, before moving to Tucson. An instant hit since opening, Penca was recognized by Food and Wine magazine as one of the Top 25 Bars in America in 2013, and has continued to receive high praise in numerous local national and international articles and reviews since then. The menu at Penca is based on many of her family recipes, especially those from her mother Carmen Esperilla and extended family, all of whom are from Mexico City. ![]() With a strong vision, and passion for Mexico City cuisine, Patricia opened Penca Restaurante in Downtown Tucson in one of her own restored properties in 2013. Patricia has also been responsible for leasing properties to many notable tenants including Providence Corporation, Summit Funding, Yoga Oasis, Cartel Coffee, Tap and Bottle, and Exo Coffee. ![]() As partners in Peach Properties, she and her husband Ron, have played a significant role in the resurgent growth of Downtown Tucson with the development and restoration of multiple prime properties throughout Downtown as well as the Warehouse District and the Lost Barrio. Patricia Schwabe has more than 20 years of business experience in real estate and as a small business owner in Tucson, AZ. AZ Public School Tax Credit Contributions. ![]()
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