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December 24th, 2009
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Author: Looking to splurge on sweets before all of your new year’s resolutions kick in?
by Jimmy Boegle
The new year is but a week away—which means all of those resolutions will soon go into effect. In order to help you enjoy your final week of gluttony before the diets begin, Chow decided to do quick mini-reviews of four sweets-selling businesses in the midtown area. Enjoy while you can! CupCakes 4811 E. Grant Road, No. 127 795-1112, www.tucsoncupcakes.com Red Velvet Cupcakery 943 E. University Blvd., No. 165 829-7780, www.redvelvetcupcakery.com THE LOWDOWN: Even though these places have different owners,…
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Amici’s does desserts well—but the appetizers and entrées need work
by Jacqueline Kuder
Salt can make or break nearly any dish: Too much, and the dish is rendered inedible; too little, and the dish is bland. It brings together everything from salads to desserts. Complex flavors develop; savory hints of subtle flavors appear with the right amount. Wars have been fought over it. It might be the single most important element in food. Young or inexperienced chefs are often unsure of salt—how much to use, what should be salted. Of course, how much…
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Perfecto’s is the very definition of a mom-and-pop restaurant, Mexican-style
by Rita Connelly
South 12th Avenue is a culinary gold mine. You’ll find Best of Tucson™ winner El Guero Canelo, the place that made the Sonoran hot dog famous. Just down the street is La Estrella Bakery, a longtime family-run business that cranks out pounds and pounds of pan dulce and hundreds of tortillas daily. You’ll find some of the best fresh seafood in town at Rodriguez Seafood and its attached La Costa Brava restaurant. And then there’s Alejandro’s, this year’s Best Tortillas…
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Gooch’s Grill is a comfy sports/college bar with respectable eats
by Jimmy Boegle
If for no other reason, you should like Gooch’s Grill because of this statement on Gooch’s MySpace page: “Tucson Weekly is the only reading material we allow in Gooch’s Bar!!” Thankfully, there are also plenty of other reasons to like this Sixth Street sports bar, in the spot formerly known as Belushe’s. There are numerous plasma TV screens (10 in the main bar room, with a couple of others in smaller rooms) to shout at when your team’s quarterback makes…
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The Loop has brought a winning bit of the Windy City to Oro Valley
by Jacqueline Kuder
If I could pick one U.S. city in which to take an eating tour, it would be Chicago. From the cheesy, saucy, deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, to the unique Chicago dog, to the controversy over high-brow foie gras (it was banned for a period in the city), it’s one culinarily diverse place. Luckily, you don’t have to brave the snow and cold to get a little taste of the north. The locally owned Loop Taste of Chicago delivers more than just…
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This tiny northwest-side Japanese joint sells tasty food at surprisingly low prices
by Rita Connelly
Ikkyu is a tiny Japanese fast-casual place that doesn’t seem to be getting the attention it deserves. Although Ikkyu is located at one of the busiest northwest-side intersections, it is almost invisible; part of that has to do with it being tucked behind a gas station and a brightly lit Mexican joint. The windows are darkened, and it’s hard to tell if the place is open as you drive up. There is one small “open” sign, but more needs to…
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The second Fat Greek location exceeds the original’s fine reputation
by Jacqueline Kuder
Tucson’s Greek community is thriving despite the down economy. There have been several recent additions to the Greek-restaurant scene, including a newer chain restaurant with a couple of locations. Having Cypriot in-laws, I get exposed to a lot of delicious homemade Greek food, so I am a tough critic. One of the most recent additions to Tucson’s Greek restaurant scene, The Fat Greek 2 at Camp Lowell and Swan roads, aims to please—and hits the mark. The original, locally owned…
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Skybox’s batting average is great for baseball, less impressive for a restaurant
by Rita Connelly
Tickets for skybox seats in any sports arena admit you to lofty spots with great views, upscale atmosphere and hefty price tags. Food served in these posh seats is plentiful and usually of four-star quality. Dining at the Skybox restaurant in the Catalina foothills will get you those great views, some of that upscale atmosphere and, considering the neighborhood, a bill that is reasonable. The food came in good-sized portions but, and please forgive the sports metaphor, execution wise it…
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Everything at Pizzeria Vivace is excellent—except for the pizza
by Jimmy Boegle
When I heard that Daniel Scordato was going to open a pizza restaurant in the former 58 Degrees and Holding Co. space in St. Philip’s Plaza, I was thrilled. I love great pizza (who doesn’t?), and Scordato knows what he’s doing in the kitchen. His Vivace restaurant is one of Tucson’s most renowned Italian restaurants, and the late Intermezzo served some of the best lunch food in Tucson during the year or so that Scordato owned the place. Therefore, I…
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