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Greetings!
There's a lot of mouth watering news this week! We start with a description of a downtown dessert by reader Jennifer P., then move on to tonight's Food Truck Round-up that has grown to 17 trucks (!), and On The Menu we look at the new breakfast menu at R&R Family Kitchen and new ice cream flavors at Renee's Organic Kitchen. I hope you have a chance to try out some of the items and restaurants covered this week, as well as get to the Food Truck Round-up tonight! Are you a restaurant or food truck operator, or event manager? We're looking for news about opening, expansion, menu change or specials, or event. Send news to news@tucsonnotebook.com.
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Just Desserts
Carmel Popcorn Creme Brulee at Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails
Tucson Notebook reader and frequent Yelper Jennifer P. relates her battle over a dessert with her 11 year old daughter. Jennifer earned $25 for contributing this post. Want to share your experience about a outstanding dessert? Drop us a line!
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Tonight's Food Truck Round-up: Wolf Down!
New location & more trucks
When: 5 to 9 pm.
The Round-up moves to a new and larger location at 76 E 6th Avenue at Benjamin Plumbing Supply. 17 food trucks and carts are slated to be on hand tonight, including:
-Guero Loco's Bubba-Que ("sMoK'n....up some BBq")
-The Patty Wagon (Gourmet hamburgers)
-Animal Farm (falafel with tzatziki sauce, Berkshire pork belly banh mi)
-Mafooco (Korean Tacos, Kimchi Quesadillas)
-Robdogs (variety of hot dogs, toppings including chili or sauerkraut)
-Jamie's Bitchin' Kitchen (Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Mojo Criollo Pork Cuban Sandwich)
-Cyclopsicle (handmade popsicles)
-Jane's Rolling Wok (tasty Chinese Food)
-Seis Curbside Kitchen (Mexican food with a flare: yucatan tacos, burros, panuchas stuffed with black beans.)
-Pin Up Pastries (Tracy's whoopie pies, cake ops, cupcakes)
-Street Delights (Variety of pies, creme brulee, chocolate cake)
-Stolen Recipe BBQ (St. Louis style ribs smoked over pecan wood)
-Vero Amore (Authentic Neapolitan Pizza)
-Trucking Good Cupcakes (Voted Best cupcake by Tucson Culinary Experience 2011)
-K-Bork Tacos y Gorditas (try their "Dirty Tacos")
-Planet of the Crepes (you might come across smoked duck crepes or bean & basil soup)
-Ni Hao Amigos (Mexican and Asian fare: quesadillas, to teriyaki chicken)
-Luncha Libre (Oaxaca Quesadillas, Tortas, SW Salads), a visiting truck from Phoenix
Live Music by ToReeNee Wolf,
Performances by The WonderFools,
Art Exhibition with new works by Neil Adam Collins, and Mel Dominguez.
Amy Hagemeier doing face painting, and
Arts activities table for kids.
Arranged by Dinnerware Artspace and Tucson Food Trucks.
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On The Menu
Ideas for your next dining experience
Breakfast is added at R&R Family Kitchen, new custom ice cream flavors by Isabella's Ice Cream at Renee's Organic Kitchen, and a pita lunch special at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant.
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Media Round-up
News & blog articles from around the Web
The Best Cocktails of 2011, about 47 Scott, thanks to reader Norma G. for forwarding this to me
In Search of The Best Mexican Restaurant in Tucson!,Tucson Citizen.com, January 3, with 3 more articles following this one (El Charro, Cafe Poca Cosa, and Theresa's Mosaic Cafe are discussed)
Pretty, sweet and mobile in pink, an article about the Pin-up Pastries food truck, Arizona Daily Star, January 5
French Delights, about Frog's Organic Bakery, Tucson Weekly, January 5 |
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Openings, Closings, & More
Openings
Chickenuevo Original Mexican Grill, 4640 W Ina Rd, January 6
Coming soon
El Coqui Puerto Rican has abandoned plans to open a new restaurant at Swan & Grant. In the meantime, the restaurant, at 5443 E. 22nd St., is temporarily closed while it moves to a new location at 6151 E. Broadway, planned for mid-February.
Name change & more
R&R BBQ Company at 1101 N Wilmot Rd has changed their name to R&R Family Kitchen and added breakfast hours. Check out their breakfast menu in On The Menu. |
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Your comments about this newsletter are greatly appreciated.
Bon appetit!
Sincerely,
Denis Fabbrini
Editor
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