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Arizona Restaurant Week Feature: Proper

Arizona Restaurant Week Feature: Proper

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If you’re not planning on dining out like crazy during Arizona Restaurant Week, September 19 through 28, you’ll seriously be missing out on some stellar deals at fantastic local restaurants.

Chili Chocolate Ganache at Proper
Chili Chocolate Ganache at Proper

Longtime Tucson Foodie favorite Proper will be participating in the 2014 fall Arizona Restaurant Week with a $30 three course menu.

Proper’s food and business model is focused on sustainable, local, and organic and includes partnerships with a number of local and regional farmers, ranchers, brewers, winemakers, and vendors. (They also have a butcher shop, Proper Meat + Provisions, scheduled to open soon).

Proper’s Arizona Restaurant Week menu includes:

First Course

  • Bocadillo Jamon – Jamon Serrano, Aioli, Manchego, Watercress
  • Kale Salad – Farro, Golden Raisins, Garlic and Lemon Vin, Almonds, Parm Reg
  • Proper Salad – Macerated Strawberries, Chevre, Honey Vin, Bee Pollen

Second Course

  • Carnaroli Risotto – Asiago, Shitake Mushrooms, Spring Peas
  • Grilled Chicken Breast – Polenta, Roasted Farm Tomatoes, Bakouti Chili Oil
  • Mussel Frites – Santa Barbara Mussels, Hatch Chili, White Wine, House Cut Kennebec Frites

Third Course

  • Chili & Chocolate Ganache Tart – Vanilla Ice Cream, Nibs
  • Pasita – House Raisin Liquor, Salted Cheese
  • Dulce de Leche Frita – Cajeta
  • Churros & Chocolate

For more information, check out our recent Arizona Restaurant Week feature. For more information about Proper, visit http://www.propertucson.com/.

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