Alafia West African Cuisine quietly closed its doors in November after four years in business.
Thankfully, the restaurant is back open under new management.
Alafia posted on their Facebook page Thursday afternoon:
Happy New Year!!! Alafia will be re-opening tomorrow 1/3/20 under NEW management! […]
Operating hours are 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Read our March 2017 article Rustic Charm, Bold Flavors & Authentic Dishes at Alafia West African Cuisine.
Alafia West African Cuisine is located at 1070 N. Swan Rd. Keep up with Alafia West African Cuisine 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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