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Dads are great, but it’s best to stay clear of a hungry one.
Don’t let your father’s hunger transform him into an irritable beast with a case of the munchies. Consider taking a glance at the dining options below. Whether it’s a multi-course meal, brunch, or an ice cold beer, there are a few opportunities this year.
Keep in mind, we’ll be adding to the list as we near Father’s Day, so check the list occasionally if you haven’t found the perfect meal for your parent.
Bottega Michelangelo
420 W. Magee Rd.
Brunch at Bottega Michelangelo (Credit: Jackie Tran)
For Father’s Day this year, the popular Italian restaurant is whipping up a brunch from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and then a dinner from 2:30 – 8 p.m.
The menu will feature the regular brunch and dinner items, along with new specials — like Steak and Eggs during Brunch and a new “Father’s Day Beer Menu.”
Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ is treating dads with dishes of Ugly Steak and Eggs.
If your father is interested in sports, the USA Women’s Soccer team takes on Chile at 10 a.m. Also, there’s going to be golf on the multiple televisions spread across the restaurant and giveaways.
Contigo is throwing their annual “Beast Feast” dinner for Father’s Day. On top of the meaty cuisine, they’re releasing a few selection from the restaurant’s whiskey “collection.”
If you can peel your dad away from his backyard grill, take him over to Culinary Dropout for a “BBQ Plate and Beer” special.
It’s a massive feast featuring BBQ ribs, smoked BBQ chicken thigh, cornbread, house made baked beans, and corn on the cob. There’s more, too. It’s all paired with a paper bag tallboy for $20.
Afterwards, don’t forget to challenge him with a friendly game of cornhole, ping pong, or shuffleboard.
Cast Iron Baked Eggs (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress on Facebook)
If you’re traveling downtown, stop by Cup Cafe inside Hotel Congress for a special Father’s Day menu — which is in addition to their regular menu.
There will be a brunch and dinner menu, so you’ve got a couple options or you can spend the better part of the day there and eat twice. $4 pints will also be flowing from the bar when you order one of the specials.
Brunch (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
The BBQ Brunch – Andouille sausage, scrambled eggs, sauteed onions and peppers, quarter rack of ribs, smoked brisket, parmesan horseradish onion rings, and a cheddar biscuit ($17)
Dinner (4 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Meat and Potatoes – Roasted prime rib, grilled broccolini, smoked maple Dijon au jus, loaded twice baked potato, and parmesan horseradish onion rings ($34)
From 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Dove Mountain Brewing is bringing out a smoker and serving a half rack of smoked ribs. There’s also going to be plenty of local craft beer — which goes without saying.
Cornmeal Crusted Soft Shell Crab at the Parish (Photo courtesy of the Parish)
The Parish is offering a couple options for fathers in Tucson. They’re hosting brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 – 10 p.m., which both include dishes from the regular menu and a few special items.
Brunch Special
Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs – with cilantro and jalapeno chimichurri , parish potato hash, and smoked bone marrow toast
Dinner Special
Dry Aged Hanger Steak – with whipped smoked bone marrow, grilled Abita braised mushroom, and chimi tossed fingerlings (fried)
Dessert Special
Pig Pickin’ Pie – brown butter and muscovado pudding, pecan praline cremoux, vanilla bean poached pineapple mouse in bacon pie crust, and brown sugar bourbon sauce
Another reason to escape the heat and head up Mount Lemmon is to check out the food at the Sawmill Run. This Father’s Day they’ll be serving a special menu in addition to the regular menu from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Father’s Day Menu
Chef’s Truffle Burger – Angus patty topped with sherry butter basted red onions, moliterno black truffle cheese, tomato jam , balsamic reduction, arugula all on top of a potato bun. and a choice of a side ($19.50)
New York Strip – with grilled parmesan lemon asparagus, truffle fries, and a red wine reduction ($27)
Smoked Elk Sausage Sandwich – with beer braised onions and peppers, cream cheese sauce, and on a toasted hoagie roll ($17)
Orange Dream – shaved ice mixed with a sweet cream and orange juice ($6.50)
Chocolate Covered Smoked Bacon – served over a smoked chocolate chip cookie crumble ($7)
Beginning at 11 a.m., Tavolino is offering a feast for Father’s Day. They’ve got a special menu with a variety of chef’s specials, including the “il Padre” USDA Prime Tomahawk Bone-in Ribeye Steak served with colored cauliflower and a Barolo red wine reduction sauce.
Guests who order the “il Padre” and upload it to Instagram with the tag @tavolinoristorante and #ilpadre have the chance to win a $75 gift card.
Reservations can be made at by calling (520) 531-1913.
Father’s Day Menu
Zuppa del Giorno – Fresh daily chef special soup ($8)
Capesante Abbracchio di Speck – Pan seared scallops wrapped in speck, served over a red beet puree and drizzled with a blood orange glaze ($18)
Pappardelle di Menta D’Agnello – Homemade mint pappardelle pasta in a slow cooked bolognese-style lamb ragu ($19)
Tomahawk Rib Eye alla Griglia aka “il padre” – Grilled Tomahawk bone-in rib eye steak served with colored cauliflower and a Barolo red wine reduction sauce ($75/limited availability)
Dentice Rosso Ripieno al Forno – Wild caught red snapper stuffed with shrimp, octopus and seasonal vegetables ($38)
Budino di Pane e Pesca – Homemade bread pudding with fresh peach, served with vanilla gelati, whipped cream and a peach glaze sauce ($9)
The downtown brewery is offering a special on all crowlers at buy one, get one for half off. Ten55 Brewery has 14 rotating beers on tap, so let dad have a ball and grab a couple crowlers to enjoy over the weekend.
At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
