Tucson Notebook

January 2, 2012 

Tucson Restaurant & Culinary Newsletter

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Jan 9 Food Truck Round-up
Media Round-up
Openings, Closings, & More

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When most people think about an area of Tucson that is more or less a dining and entertainment destination, the Downtown and 4th Avenue areas usually come to mind. But are you looking for some place a little more accessible, a little laid back, family friendly, and a little less collegiate? Then consider the Tanque Verde Restaurant & Entertainment Row. Though I am very familiar with the Row, I was quite suprised at how long the list of eateries and other things to do was once I got it down on paper. Check the Row out the next time you're looking for some place to spend a few hours.

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The Tanque Verde Restaurant & Entertainment Row
The Eastside Destination for Food and Fun
 

Are you looking for some place to spend a few hours shopping and dining, with easy access, and that includes family or some adult fun? A convenient alternative to the more well known destinations such as Downtown, Fourth Avenue and the La Encantada area is the the Tanque Verde Restaurant & Entertainment Row on the Eastside. The Row has more than 16 restaurants, a number of fast food outlets, some unique retail stores, and even venues great for kids. By my definition the Row starts at the Pima/Wilmot/Tanque Verde intersection and ends at the Rancho Esperanza and Tanque Verde intersection at Udall Park.

 

Restaurants:

Amber Restaurant (Polish)

Bistro 44 (American)

The Canyon's Crown Restaurant & Pub (British-style pub & restaurant)

China-Thai Restaurant

Dakota Cafe (eclectic fine dining)

Eclectic Cafe (eclectic)

Gusto Osteria (Italian)

The Hog Pit Smokehouse (BBQ)

Hooters (burgers, wings, bar)

Jonathan's Cork (Southwestern)

Le Delice Cafe (French cafe)

Millie's Pancake House (breakfast & lunch)

Nimbus Bistro (grill & bar)

O'Shaughnessy's SteakHouse & Piano Bar

Panda Village (Chinese)

Pinnacle Peak (steakhouse)

Renee's Organic Oven (pizza, salad, pasta)

Tino's Pizza

Sakura (teppan grill, sushi)

Zona 78 (Italian)

 

Two other restaurants are not on the Row, but are near enough to be worth mentioning:

 

Kappy's Bar & Sandwich Place (American)

Zinburger (wine & burger bar)

 

Bars & Clubs: 

Cowpony (bar)

The Maverick (country dance club)

The Saddlehorn (bar)

 

Family Fun: 

Golf N' Stuff (minature golf, arcade)

Traildust Town (Western shows, minature railroad, museum)

 

Retail & Galleries: 

A Fine Line(stationery, gifts)

Desert Artisans' Gallery (local artists' co-op)

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery (Native American, Western & Mexican art)

Plants of Distinction (specimen desert plants)

Que Bonita (Mexican & Southwestern art, furniture, housewares, gifts)

 

Whether you've been shopping at the nearby Target or Costco, coming back from a round of golf at Arizona National Golf Club, or are looking for a place to go or meet with family or friends, the Tanque Verde Restaurant & Entertainment Row has something for everyone. Click on the links above to plan your next day or evening out. 

 

Food Truck Round-up Next Monday, January 9
 

The Next Tucson Food Truck Roundup: Monday, January 9th, 5-9pm, at a new downtown site: Sixth St/7th Ave, on the southwTucson Food Trucks logoest corner, also known as the Benjamin Plumbing Supply parking lot.

 

A list of participating trucks will be published in next week's newsletter

Media Round-up  

News & blog articles from around the Web

 

New group to explore wine, food, Arizona Daily Star, December 29

 

Tucson Filipino eatery is owner's dream come true, Arizona Daily Star, December 29

 

Substance with style, a story about Sparkroot, Tucson Weekly, December 29

Openings, Closings, & More 

Openings

 

Azian (Korean-Japanese fusion), 15 N Alvernon Way, recently 

 

Parisian Cafe (breakfast & lunch), 1012 E 6th St, recently

 

Playground Lounge, 278 E Congress St, now January 12

Your comments about this newsletter are greatly appreciated.
Bon appetit!

 

Sincerely,
Denis Fabbrini
Editor