Restaurant of the Week: Nook

(Photo courtesy of Nook)

Restaurant of the Week: Nook

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Each week, we want to highlight one of our favorite restaurants in Tucson!

Found near the center of downtown Tucson, Nook stands out as a go-to destination for those looking for breakfast classics, standout brunch bites, and hearty lunch options.

Opened in March of 2015, the restaurant has been going strong ever since.

Syrup poured from a white pitcher onto a stack of swirled, iced pancakes at Nook, blueberry pastries behind
(Photo courtesy of Nook)

Nook is the brainchild of Matt and Nikki Thompson, a talented husband-and-wife duo who brought their culinary expertise to Tucson after honing their skills at Le Cordon Bleu and working in renowned Hawaiian restaurants like Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room and Roy’s.

Are you reading this article because you’ve never heard of the restaurant, or are you a fan and you’ve eaten there multiple times in the past? Hopefully, it’s the latter because Nook’s menu — a blend of “New American” cuisine, characterized by a fusion of flavors and techniques — is a Tucson treasure.

Honey-Chipotle Carnitas Benedict with poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach and green onion on crumpets at Nook
(Photo courtesy of Nook)

One of my favorite dishes is the Honey-Chipotle Carnitas Benedict — a combination of crispy pork, wilted spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise on crumpets.

Also, the patio is dog-friendly! Bring along the four-legged furballs and have a great time.

a dog sitting on a chair
(Photo courtesy of Nook)
Foodie Club members

Nook is also a Restaurant Partner, meaning that Foodie Club members can score $10 off their meal four times a year (every 90 days).

For $20 a month, Foodie Club members get a stack of cash vouchers to local restaurants worth over $5,000, free tasting events at local restaurants every month, access to members-only monthly dinner series with local chefs, discounts on events, and monthly mixers with other members. Learn more and join!

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Nook is located at 1 E. Congress St. For more information, call (520) 622-6665 and visit nookdowntown.com.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

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.

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