Would you believe me if I told you to visit Gertrude's at the Desert Botanical Garden for a taste of the best swine I've had in the Valley? Yes swine...at the Desert Botanical Garden. It doesn't quite make sense right? Well, opposites attract in this case because this swine is divine. The Chef smokes this swine to perfection and each bite is better than the last. I would have never thought walking into Gertrude's that I would be writing this review, but it's true. Get the swine.
Ok, I will go a little deeper into this review and digress about the restaurant itself and not just the swine. The patio is adorable and has a nice fountain and garden feel to it. It is the Desert Botanical Garden after all. This is a great restaurant addition to the garden and a perfect spot to dine for lunch or dinner during your visit. However, I think it should be a destination even if you aren't going to the garden, because the swine is that good. The Chef is just incredibly talented with all his food. Who would have thought! The Desert Botanical Gardens! A culinary haven!