East Tucson Cajun restaurant Don’s Bayou permanently closed its doors on July 2.
The Don’s Bayou Facebook page announced the following:
After 7 1/2 yrs Don’s Bayou is closing in order for the land lord to redevelop the site into a strip mall. I’d be willing to open elsewhere in Tucson if I can find appropriate partnership, otherwise will move on. I’m still available for catering and private parties. Look for updates on Facebook or contact me at donsbayou1@gmail.com for business opportunities.
Thank you for your patronage, Don and Bleu.
Don’s Bayou built a following with their Louisiana crawfish boils, gator bites, and morning beignets and coffee.
Keep up with Don’s Bayou on Facebook.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is 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.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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