This Week at the Carriage House: Lost Restaurants of Tucson, Chef Bryer from Maynards

This Week at the Carriage House: Lost Restaurants of Tucson, Chef Bryer from Maynards

Jun 7, 20162 min read

Here’s what’s shaking this week at the Carriage House:

The Lost Restaurants of Tucson Dinner

6 p.m. Friday, June 10 • $125 per person
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia

Although Tucson is currently thriving as a city of gastronomy, we’ve lost some outstanding restaurants over the past couple of decades. If you’ve missed your chance at some of these restaurants or would simply like to experience some of Tucson’s restaurant heritage, grab a seat at the Lost Restaurants of Tucson Dinner at the Carriage House at 6 p.m. Friday, June 10.

The dinner, inspired by local writer Rita Connelly’s book, Lost Restaurants of Tucson, includes appetizers, wine pairings, and five courses prepared by chefs from some of the beloved closed restaurants such as Café Terra Cotta, Jerome’s, The Palomino, and Fuego.

Seats are $125 per person for the dinner only or $150 per person which also include a signed copy of the book. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block Restoration Fund. To make reservations, click here. For the menu, click here.

Classical French with a Modern Twist

11 a.m. Saturday, June 11 • $60 per person

Join Executive Chef Mike Bryer from Maynards Market & Kitchen for his interpretations on French classics Moules à la Marinière, Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Pork Rillettes, Gruyere Gougères, and Peach Melba Flambe.

Call (520) 615-6100 to reserve your spot. Online class registration coming soon!

Coming up next week at the Carriage House:
  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 – Chef Maria Mazon from Boca Tacos y Tequila will share the authentic flavors of Sonora she experienced growing up. Even though her personality is enough to brighten your day, her inventive salsas and other creative cuisine will make you return for her future classes. $60 per person.
  • 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 – Starting off the Cities of Gastronomy Around the Globe series, this event will feature a cooking class and pop-up dinner with the signature ingredients of Parma, Italy, a fellow City of Gastronomy. Chef Janos Wilder and Chef Jerry Alday will teach the course, which includes a demonstration, recipes, hors d’oeuvres, and a-five course dinner with beverages. $80 per person.
  • 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18 – Local legend Chef Carlotta Flores, Owner and Director of Culinary Operations for the legendary El Charro, Sir Vezas, and the new Charro Steak restaurants, will help you learn the art of butchering along with Charro Steak Executive Chef Gary Hickey. Entertainer Nate Anderson will appear to add some magic. $60 per person.

Don’t forget: Sign up for any 5 classes and the 6th is “on the house!”

For more information, visit carriagehousetucson.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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