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Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during the shortest month of the year! Also, not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
The crudo dish from Tito & Pep turns any day around for me. Actually, every/any dish at Tito & Pep does that for me.
I started my meal at Kingfisher with a poke stack and it set the tone for the rest of my dinner. I paired it with a delightful gin martini, followed by a lobster roll. I had a $40 voucher because I’m an Insider so this meal was basically free.
The crispy fried rice dishes at OBON were beyond reproach. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft center, and the various toppings i.e. spicy tuna and scallops, will ensure that I come back again.
P.S. I also saved $15 by being an Insider.
The taco platter at La Botana is the BEST bang for your buck: 12 tacos + all the fixins.
Bread and Friends from Penelope Pizza was greatly enjoyed with a matcha latte from Cartel. The Sgt. Pepper pizza has a fluffy yet thin crust, mild green chiles, and the hot honey was an added treat.
This yummy pile of nachos from Bison Witches really hit the spot. Their queso sauce is so good and they add extra on the side to ensure each chip has plenty of cheese. Remember the portion is huge — bring a friend!
The Sonoran Sushi Dog at Playground. It’s full of tuna and spicy lump crab in a deep-fried sushi rice “bun.”
Call me morbid. I often contemplate what I would eat for a last meal and the Figgy Stardust pizza with a steak salad at Zio Peppe is among my rotating favorites. As you can see, I couldn’t wait to grab a slice before I remembered to take a picture. In my defense, it is ideal to eat the pie in the height of its warm cheesy glory, with the pomegranate drizzle still a bit drizzly (see the red glob on the plate). Also, it should be noted that the steak salad pictured is only half a portion. Both pizza and salad are best shared with friends but if it were truly a last meal, you bet I’d eat it all.
I love customizing sweet and spicy vegan bowls at Pure Poke and Prep.
The Machaca Nachos at Oralia.
The crispy taco plate at El Chinito Gordo.
After 40 plus Valentine’s Days together, it’s not about the day as much as it is the company. A belated but romantic lunch the following Friday at Tavolino’s started with their wonderful bread and olive oil (not pictured) followed by the fried calamari, a plate of Tagliatelle a Pollo Marsala, and the grilled seafood salad accompanied by a pinot grigio from the Dolomites. We had the Bonet with gelato and espresso for dessert (also not pictured).
Who needs chili when you’ve got Time Market’s lentil soup on the menu? “Not I,” said Sam Jump. Served with a crusty hunk of baguette on the side, it was the perfect warm-me-up on a cool, cloudy Tucson afternoon.
Trio de Enchiladas at La Chingada.
Banana Tots at Elliott’s: Captain Crunch breaded banana bites deep-fried golden and served with vanilla ice cream then drizzled with Nutella.
Quesebirria from Mex-Sal.
The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers.
The spinach enchiladas at El Cisne (not pictured).
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