If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:15 pm

Shit...silvermine was a good sub.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:28 pm

Loved silvermine delivered at 130 am drunk as shit

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:52 pm

Silver Mine is still up at Oracle and Wetmore.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:57 pm

84Cat wrote:What a clusterfuck. There are 3 partners in this restaurant. 1 didn't know about the post and has already resigned and is weighing his legal options to untangle himself from the business. I doubt they survive the week. What a stupid thing to put out to the general public.

http://tucson.com/laestrella/ciudad/cup ... bc00c.html" target="_blank

Shooting off a polarizing political opinion (really either way) is a bad idea for a business in today's political climate. It's just going to lead to huge backlash. I feel bad for the third guy who got torpedoed for no reason.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:59 pm

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:31 pm

Wow, Sam Hughes place will be a ghost town

https://realestatedaily-news.com/sam-hu ... 8-million/" target="_blank

Sam Hughes Place in Tucson Retail Sells at Auction for $2.58 Million

wow thats cheap

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:12 pm

Jefe wrote:Wow, Sam Hughes place will be a ghost town

https://realestatedaily-news.com/sam-hu ... 8-million/" target="_blank

Sam Hughes Place in Tucson Retail Sells at Auction for $2.58 Million

wow thats cheap

That site is geo-blocked for 'security reasons'.

WTF is going on that a Real Estate site has 'security issues' that they have to block access from overseas sites. What if I want to move back to Tucson and need to look for a house (which is absolutely NOT an unreasonable concept).

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:13 am

RichardCranium wrote:
Jefe wrote:Wow, Sam Hughes place will be a ghost town

https://realestatedaily-news.com/sam-hu ... 8-million/" target="_blank

Sam Hughes Place in Tucson Retail Sells at Auction for $2.58 Million

wow thats cheap
That site is geo-blocked for 'security reasons'.

WTF is going on that a Real Estate site has 'security issues' that they have to block access from overseas sites. What if I want to move back to Tucson and need to look for a house (which is absolutely NOT an unreasonable concept).

That is strange. Believe there is a plug-in for Chrome that allows you to change your country. People use it to watch sports not allowed overseas.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:24 am

Jefe wrote:Wow, Sam Hughes place will be a ghost town

https://realestatedaily-news.com/sam-hu ... 8-million/" target="_blank

Sam Hughes Place in Tucson Retail Sells at Auction for $2.58 Million

wow thats cheap

It didn't look cheap when I looked over the prospectus however many months ago. Like the link says that was just for the ground floor commercial, a commercial space that hadn't had tenant in it's primary "Social House" location for 9 or 12 months (or longer? it's been a while now) and, if you looked closely, you could see Grimaldi's didn't have much time left on their lease (only some months) which would lead one to a conclusion that the reason they hadn't extended their lease was that they were likely leaving.

$2.58M for a Tucson turn around project? Look, perhaps they'll make it work. But it felt pretty expensive when I looked at it and sifted through the numbers. And if it's not working well in the 2016 economy at this good, mature point in the cycle...

There were LOTS of other things that were MUCH more interesting investments than that was at that price.

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:20 am

I don't know what it is with popular chains not meeting their lease in Tucson. That's what caused Tomy Roma's to move out down there a decade ago.

Grimaldi's has a 2-year-old location in Flagstaff in the more expensive parcel below brand new student housing and it's doing fine.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:42 pm

SCCats wrote:It didn't look cheap when I looked over the prospectus however many months ago. Like the link says that was just for the ground floor commercial, a commercial space that hadn't had tenant in it's primary "Social House" location for 9 or 12 months (or longer? it's been a while now) and, if you looked closely, you could see Grimaldi's didn't have much time left on their lease (only some months) which would lead one to a conclusion that the reason they hadn't extended their lease was that they were likely leaving.
$2.58M for a Tucson turn around project? Look, perhaps they'll make it work. But it felt pretty expensive when I looked at it and sifted through the numbers. And if it's not working well in the 2016 economy at this good, mature point in the cycle...
There were LOTS of other things that were MUCH more interesting investments than that was at that price.

True but its still "new" construction less than a 1/4 mile from campus and they got it for $155/ft. You would think there would be a bidding war for a spot like that.

The whole layout of SoHo/Champs was terrible plus there is no parking. I've talked to a few successful restaurateurs that were interested in the space and and turned it down based on the kitchen layout alone. Then you have to deal with the residential aspect upstairs. I think it was 2012 but we were pre-gaming on the outside patio and someone dumped a drunk on me from upstairs

Grimaldi's is a head scratcher. They were always packed. They must big plans for the property

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:47 pm

I only ever went there 2 or 3 times and I hated it for the parking alone.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:57 pm

Jefe wrote:someone dumped a drunk on me from upstairs

I imagine that was quite painful for the drunk.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:00 pm

Merkin wrote:I imagine that was quite painful for the drunk.

I was actually talking to the manager when it happened. We both looked up and they were gone. He said it happens all the time

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:15 pm

Went to Culinary Dropout(Grant Rd Lumber) on Sunday. We were there for what seemed like 6 hours and there were never less than 200 people inside. It was a 50 minute wait but we found a spot at the bar. Ive had friends tell me its a 2 hour+ wait on Friday/Saturday nights but use the Open Table app and its quicker.

They have a massive gaming area with ping pong, cornhole, foosball and shuffleboard tables. I didn't eat all that much so I can't judge the food quite yet. 30+ kitchen staff working through clear glass was neat to watch. Its one of the best bar/lounges in Tucson though. They have a $1.95 brown bag beer and you don't know what it is until they crack it open for you.

If you signup for their email list they send you a $10 off your first $20: http://www.culinarydropout.com/email-signup/" target="_blank

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:40 pm

The boy had a JV game tonight at Cholla, and dad snuck up Grande and hit Pat's Chili Dogs.

As good as I remember.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:40 pm

The boy had a JV game tonight at Cholla, and dad snuck up Grande and hit Pat's Chili Dogs.

As good as I remember.

KingG · Post by **KingG** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:49 pm

Charro Steak has been my go to place for a great steak dinner recently. The T Bone on my last trip was perfectly seasoned and so tender. The charro beans served on the side are also excellent. Very reasonable prices too.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:54 am

Cooper’stown and three locations of Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill are closing up here in Phoenix.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:24 pm

Any opinions on Wild Garlic Grill? The new location is about 5-10 minutes from my house, so I was thinking about giving it a go. I was a little bugged out by the appetizers for $13-15.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:08 pm

It’s good. I’ve know the chef, for years - like mid 90’s. He’s very talented and has a great rep at WGG. I haven’t been to the new place yet. Sounds like Foothills prices...maybe happy hour?

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:56 am

One of the best meals you will have in Tucson. Go all out! Can't wait to check out the new spot

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:07 pm

wyo-cat wrote:It’s good. I’ve know the chef, for years - like mid 90’s. He’s very talented and has a great rep at WGG. I haven’t been to the new place yet. Sounds like Foothills prices...maybe happy hour?

Finally went Sunday. It was very good, if pricey.

I got a cup of wild mushroom soup, which was very mushroom centric and very good. Then San Francisco pier stew. I should have laid off the appetizer. There was a ton of fish and a tasty broth. In hindsight, I should have conserved money by laying off the appetizer, because I could barely finish and was stuffed after.

My wife got the garlic chicken breast and liked it a lot. It had a ton of food too and some good garlic mashed potatoes. I only tried the potatoes, but she said she liked the chicken. We'll be going back...with a reservation. It was insanely busy.

ASUCatFan · Post by **ASUCatFan** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:15 am

I thought part of the charm of the place was the old location, but I'll try out the new one sometime. Never had a bad meal there.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:50 am

ASUCatFan wrote:I thought part of the charm of the place was the old location, but I'll try out the new one sometime. Never had a bad meal there.

I didn't go to the old location, but our waiter was mentioning that the new location was about 4-5 times the kitchen space and much larger in seating. It was crowded on a Sunday, so I can imagine them needing it.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:54 pm

Merkin wrote:Review of ex-Wildcat House now Brother John's (BroJos):

Seems pricey for a lunch destination to go all the way to N Stone.

http://tucson.com/entertainment/dining/ ... &id=201408" target="_blank

Was in town last weekend for the game and went to Brother John's. We got the deviled eggs, pork belly bites, brisket, pulled pork, cheesey Serrano grits, and potato salad. All was very very good. Will be back next time in town.

Also went to Blake's Lotaburger which I do every time that I am in town. I grew up on the green chile cheeseburgers in New Mexico. It was as good as ever.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:32 pm

Coop Cat wrote:
Merkin wrote:Review of ex-Wildcat House now Brother John's (BroJos):

Seems pricey for a lunch destination to go all the way to N Stone.

http://tucson.com/entertainment/dining/ ... &id=201408" target="_blank
Was in town last weekend for the game and went to Brother John's. We got the deviled eggs, pork belly bites, brisket, pulled pork, cheesey Serrano grits, and potato salad. All was very very good. Will be back next time in town.

Also went to Blake's Lotaburger which I do every time that I am in town. I grew up on the green chile cheeseburgers in New Mexico. It was as good as ever.

The brisket and pulled pork are very good there. Potato salad too.

I like the hot mess appetizer.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:27 am

Jefe wrote:Went to Culinary Dropout(Grant Rd Lumber) on Sunday. We were there for what seemed like 6 hours and there were never less than 200 people inside. It was a 50 minute wait but we found a spot at the bar. Ive had friends tell me its a 2 hour+ wait on Friday/Saturday nights but use the Open Table app and its quicker.

They have a massive gaming area with ping pong, cornhole, foosball and shuffleboard tables. I didn't eat all that much so I can't judge the food quite yet. 30+ kitchen staff working through clear glass was neat to watch. Its one of the best bar/lounges in Tucson though. They have a $1.95 brown bag beer and you don't know what it is until they crack it open for you.

If you signup for their email list they send you a $10 off your first $20: http://www.culinarydropout.com/email-signup/" target="_blank

Funny it seems like a lot of things come to Phoenix and then Tucson 4 years later. Makes sense

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:47 am

So we'll be dealing with an apathetic alumni base in Tucson in 4 years?

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:09 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:So we'll be dealing with an apathetic alumni base in Tucson in 4 years?

Have you seen the pathetic attendance at Arizona Stadium, it is already there

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:22 pm

PHXCATS wrote:
Funny it seems like a lot of things come to Phoenix and then Tucson 4 years later. Makes sense

This isn't going to go well.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:26 pm

Alieberman wrote:
PHXCATS wrote:
Funny it seems like a lot of things come to Phoenix and then Tucson 4 years later. Makes sense
This isn't going to go well.

Its a joke. With the population difference it makes total sense why Top Golf and Culinary Dropout and Dave and Busters all did. But it was a joke.

cats101 · Post by **cats101** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:36 pm

Seemed like more of a troll move. Just know that w/o Greg Byrne as the AD it will be more than 4 years before you get another Wildcat game in Phoenix against a non-ASU opponent.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:48 pm

cats101 wrote:Seemed like more of a troll move. Just know that w/o Greg Byrne as the AD it will be more than 4 years before you get another Wildcat game in Phoenix against a non-ASU opponent.

It was a joke. Tucson has great restaurants. Better than most places in the Phoenix area.

Byrne was big on building Phoenix. Not sure if Heeke is. Nothing to indicate either way yet.

I did hear with all things considered that U of A made a lot of money on the game vs BYU so that might happen again sometime, but we will see as nothing has been rumored lately. As far as basketball, just depends if you can get a Duke or UNC or Kansas or Kentucky to play close neutral site games. I wouldnt mind seeing a UA KU matchup in Kansas City and Phoenix, provided the Phoenix game is a Saturday or Sunday.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:08 pm

Risky Business?

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:15 pm

No, no-no-no-no. No.

The site of Black Saturday, 2005 (Arizona vs. Illinois). Was going to meet Chicat there, but he couldn't get out of his friend's wedding in time.

So I happened to run into my first g/f instead. The one that got away.

With her new husband. Watching the WHOLE damn game there.

Just no.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:49 pm

Wonder why he didn't go to a real restaurant. Tucson has much more to offer than that crap hole

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:33 am

scumdevils86 wrote:Wonder why he didn't go to a real restaurant. Tucson has much more to offer than that crap hole

Yeah, the original concept of "local hole-in-the-wall" has pretty much faded over time and evolved into "unique" menu item. Still enjoy watching all the different recipes and prep, but yeah, you'd think he could do much better in Tucson. Be interesting to see where else he went. I'm not a fan of the places he went in Boise several years ago. Too bad the strip club around the corner doesn't still serve finger steaks like it did back in the day...

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:04 pm

BearDown89 wrote:
scumdevils86 wrote:Wonder why he didn't go to a real restaurant. Tucson has much more to offer than that crap hole
Yeah, the original concept of "local hole-in-the-wall" has pretty much faded over time and evolved into "unique" menu item. Still enjoy watching all the different recipes and prep, but yeah, you'd think he could do much better in Tucson. Be interesting to see where else he went. I'm not a fan of the places he went in Boise several years ago. Too bad the strip club around the corner doesn't still serve finger steaks like it did back in the day...

I've heard the buffet at Raiders Reef is tasty.

Post by **UAdevil** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:36 pm

I was very impressed with the new Wild Garlic Grill this past weekend. Got the San Francisco Pier Seafood Stew. Dayum.

ASUCatFan · Post by **ASUCatFan** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 1:30 pm

scumdevils86 wrote:Wonder why he didn't go to a real restaurant. Tucson has much more to offer than that crap hole

He didn't go to Risky Business. He went to Incas in the same plaza, which is really solid. He also went to Chef Alisha's (my favorite restaurant in town by far), Renee's Organic Oven (never been there), Rocco's (love it), Tumerico (been meaning to try it), and Zemam's (I prefer Desta, bust still really good.)

All in all, some solid choices.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:32 pm

Just saw this. That's good...I love chef alisahs

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:55 am

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:00 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:

Big time, real-deal and funky, fresh spin.

It's all straight from the Guy Fieri phrasebook, so it does check out. My wife will watch food network, and they have DDD marathons. If you watch multiple episodes, it becomes obvious fairly fast that he basically says the same thing about every restaurant in basically the same order.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:58 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Big time, real-deal and funky, fresh spin.

It's all straight from the Guy Fieri phrasebook, so it does check out. My wife will watch food network, and they have DDD marathons. If you watch multiple episodes, it becomes obvious fairly fast that he basically says the same thing about every restaurant in basically the same order.

That can basically be said about any and all shows on Food Network, HGTV, Velocity or any other reality television, etc., etc. There's a cookie-cutter production template for all of it.

I still like seeing the different places, recipes and preparation though . . .

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:17 am

I took my toddler to a Bob Evans Restaurant last night so I didn't have to feel bad about her toddler antics and manners. What I don't get is why there were people eating there who were clearly locals and didn't have toddlers. Why would adults willingly eat at a chain family restaurant?

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:07 pm

My daughter mercilessly taunts me with this food porn of a fat tasty enchilada style carne seca burro from Mi Nidito. She's in Tucson visiting her grandparents. Evil child.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:11 am

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:44 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:

Hol E Shit

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:19 pm

Definitely stopping by to check that out. Green/Red chili please!!

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