If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson

[scumdevils86]

I can't possibly express how delightful in every way the Delta is. It's downtown in the old space occupied by Janos' Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails. The food was bonkers. I can't wait to go back.

[Merkin]

[UAEebs86]

^^^ Headline is somewhat misleading - it existed on Broadway / Rosemont for years before moving to that location farther east 4 years ago.

[azgreg]

[scumdevils86]

Has anyone been to Kingfisher lately? I have a $100 gift card and my wife and I are excited to have our quarterly date night where we actually get someone to watch our kid. I haven't been in about 7 years but it still looks good even if the menu hasn't really changed.

[dovecanyoncat]

Has anyone been to Kingfisher lately? I have a $100 gift card and my wife and I are excited to have our quarterly date night where we actually get someone to watch our kid. I haven't been in about 7 years but it still looks good even if the menu hasn't really changed.

Not for many years. Almost went earlier this week but opted for Wildflower because of half-priced wine Tuesday.

[azgreg]

[84Cat]

Up for a James Beard award. Well deserved! Also picked as #8 in Yelp's annual top 100 places to eat in the US

[Alieberman]

Selfishly I don't want more people to know about Tumerico... its one of my favorites.

[scumdevils86]

My employer is a main sponsor of the Tucson Savor Food and Wine festival and I managed to get VIP tickets for tomorrow's event. My wife and I are going and it's our first time together without a kid outside the house in over 4 months. I can't express how excited I am.

[Merkin]

So what happened to El Guero Canelo on 22nd? We usually go there as a group for my family reunion, but one of the sisters went there and she said it was terrible. The hotdogs are now really small, and the buns are no longer the same.

We ended up going to the Mexican food place at the 4th Ave Boxcars, and they were amazing. Even my Tucson brothers agreed.

[cats101]

Selfishly I don't want more people to know about Tumerico... its one of my favorites.

Ahh I flew in to Tucson for the UCLA game and my friend took me here. SO good. I had the carnitas tacos which were made out of jackfruit. If you're into Vegas dishes for sure a must visit.

[wyo-cat]

So what happened to El Guero Canelo on 22nd? We usually go there as a group for my family reunion, but one of the sisters went there and she said it was terrible. The hotdogs are now really small, and the buns are no longer the same.

We ended up going to the Mexican food place at the 4th Ave Boxcars, and they were amazing. Even my Tucson brothers agreed.

I rarely go to El Guero. I couldn’t tell ya.

I’m a BK’s and El Nene guy.

[dovecanyoncat]

Friday lunch at Vivace. It was great in total. Not stellar, but they didn't drop the ball on anything. Branzino had a substantive grill taste to it that is hard to achieve in a fillet that isn't a thick slab. Artichoke on top was NOT out of a can. Risotto was savory and not starchy and had a good proportion of vegetable in it. Manicotti was probably the most delicate we've ever had. True crepe, not some medium-heavy pasta vessel, filled with sumptuousness that satisfied and didn't bring the food coma. Bread with a non-boring pesto was what bread is supposed to be. Best of all: a $35 bottle of Cannonau, a Sardinian red wine I could never find in San Antonio over 5 years ago for less than the mid $40s. The lunch menu is limited such that they do well the things they offer.

[wyo-cat]

The branzino and manicotti are the bomb at Vivace.

I don’t think I’ve had anything else!

[dovecanyoncat]

After seeing Tom Cruise ride a motorcycle we ate at Hideout Steakhouse next to the Harkins Spectrum 18. I appreciate a non-snooty place to get a slab of beef and a bottle of wine and this place was just fine, especially for the prices. Had the 8 oz. tri tip with grilled veggies and a Caesar salad: $19. Wife had a baker loaded with pulled pork. Came home with half the meat cause I always have to eat some of her plate. Anyway, best was the veggies: truly grilled and good. Not gonna gush and go there weekly or anything but it delivered, which is sorta rare these days.

[dovecanyoncat]

But the bread sucked balls.

[84Cat]

[Carcassdragger]

I'm in Tucson and looking hard at this thread for where I should take wifey tonight. Saw the comment on the Delta and was going to go there but I guess it's closed. Is downtown safe these days?

How about The Hideout?

[dovecanyoncat]

I'm in Tucson and looking hard at this thread for where I should take wifey tonight. Saw the comment on the Delta and was going to go there but I guess it's closed. Is downtown safe these days?

How about The Hideout?

I'm woefully ignorant about downtown and midtown. We usually go up into the foothills to the cluster of Italian joints around La Encantada: North; Tavolino; Vivace.

[UAEebs86]

Yes downtown is safe. When was the last time you were in the Old Pueblo?

[scumdevils86]

Oh man so many good choices now.

JoJo's, great patio.
Bata for a very high end experience
The Coronet for a European bistro type vibe
Cruda Mariscos for seafood
Thunder bacon burger is a damn fine burger.

[Carcassdragger]

Thanks guys. We went downtown to the Monica. It was good. A little more casual than I expected, but still good.

We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Might be so hungover and pissed from the game, we'll just order out.

Been a year since I've been in Tucson but probably close to 40 years since I've been downtown.

[dovecanyoncat]

Oh man so many good choices now.

JoJo's, great patio.
Bata for a very high end experience
The Coronet for a European bistro type vibe
Cruda Mariscos for seafood
Thunder bacon burger is a damn fine burger.

Wow, thanks Scum. I remember y'all talking about Cruda a while back but never looked into it. Going there tomorrow! Bata sounds great and Coronet too.

[UAEebs86]

Eegee’s Files For Bankruptcy and Closes a Few Locations

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2024/12/06/eegees-bankruptcy


On Friday, December 6, 39 North Capital, the national investment firm that owns Eegee’s, announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.

A day earlier, Eegee’s closed a few of its Tucson locations including one in Phoenix.

“While the decision to implement these measures is difficult, it’s a necessary step to preserve the brand’s legacy and protect the future of our dedicated team, loyal customers, and the local neighborhoods we’ve proudly served for over 50 years,” said Chris Westcott, Chief Executive Officer of Eegee’s LLC. “As with many in our industry, we’ve encountered unprecedented challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic, as subsequent market conditions have created economic pressure throughout the restaurant industry. This restructuring will provide Eegee’s the opportunity to strengthen its operations while upholding the quality and service our customers know and love.”

It’s also said that Eegee’s has “secured financing to support ongoing operations” during its restructuring period. There’s also word that employees at the following locations will be offered a transfer to the other stores in town.

Locations that have closed in the past couple of days:

Grant Road and Interstate 10
12th Avenue and Ajo Way
Tanque Verde Road and Sabino Canyon
Speedway Boulevard and Pantano Road
3510 W. Peoria Ave. in Phoenix

[dovecanyoncat]

It's not an uber elegant place, but Hana Tokyo in the Harkins Theater complex in south Tucson kills it for sushi and sashimi. It also has fried yellow tail cheeks which, although variable in size, are wonderful. Along with $22 bottles of drinkable wine .... it's a bargain.