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Peek into the New Space & Menu at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (PHOTOS)

Steak Frites at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Peek into the New Space & Menu at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (PHOTOS)

Feb 25, 20252 min read

UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails invited us over to check out their new space and try a few items from their menu.

Interior at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Interior at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

I turned off the televisions for the photo, but they’re normally on with sports games. The dark and moody space also features a few bright magenta faux croc leather booths.

Owners Sally Shamrell-Murphy and Glenn Murphy at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Owners Sally Shamrell-Murphy and Glenn Murphy at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Executive chef Noah Tellez at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Executive chef Noah Tellez at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Executive chef Noah Tellez recently worked at Mountain Oyster Club, where he earned a reputation as a “palate wizard.”

Bacon N' Eggs at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Bacon N’ Eggs at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

This colorful twist on deviled eggs balances the richness of thick hunks of bacon with the sharp bit of the pickled eggs.

Nom Nom Balls at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Nom Nom Balls at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

These potent balls of umami are essentially mushroom arancini with porcini powder and black garlic aioli.

Big Dipper at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Big Dipper at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

This butternut squash hummus come with fresh house-made za’atar pita, still steaming inside and crusty on the outside.

Fish & Chips at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Fish & Chips at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

The beer batter on the walleye shatters with a delicate crisp. The tartar sauce packs a hit of fresh dill, while the green goddess slaw adds another layer of herby freshness.

Steak Frites at UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Steak Frites at UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Despite the pile of hanger steak and mushroom cream sauce on top, the triple-cooked fries remained crunchy well after the photoshoot.

UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails is open 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Sunday – Thursday, and 3 p.m. – midnight on Friday and Saturday. The kitchen closes one hour before the rest of the business.

UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails is located at 6300 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more information, visit uncorkedbar.com and follow UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails on Instagram.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. 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.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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