As the sun dips behind the desert horizon, Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro transforms into a dreamy open-air lounge, where jazz melodies float through the night air.
Jazz Under the Stars is here — blending live music, craft cocktails, beer, and a cozy garden ambiance for a nifty evening in Tucson. The event is every Friday and Saturday from 5 – 8 p.m. now until Saturday, May 10.
Jazz Under the Stars (Photo courtesy of Tohono Chul)
Aside from the live music and beverages, The Garden Bistro will be serving a locally-sourced menu.
The full entertainment schedule can be seen here, and keep scrolling to see what they’re cooking up during Jazz Under the Stars.
Jazz Under the Stars Menu
Entrees
Cajun Spiced Half Pound Burger ($23) – Toasted brioche bun with smoked cheddar, cascabel chile-spiked crispy onions, chul fresno chile-laced steak butter, and house pickles, served with Louisiana-spiced fries
Cajun Chicken Sandwich ($21) – Spicy fried chicken on a toasted brioche bun with house pickles, tomato bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli, served with Louisiana spiced fries
Louisiana Pulled Pork ($24) – Smoked low and slow with sweet and sassy barbecue sauce, honey butter biscuit, served with Louisiana spiced fries
Shrimp & Grits ($26) – Gulf shrimp, tasso ham, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onion served on creamy Anson Mills grits, garnished with house-made crispy pig’s ear
House Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs ($28) – Dry-rubbed house smoked half-rack served with our prickly pear mop sauce, blue corn cornbread, and Chul spiced cole slaw
Crawfish Mac & Cheese ($24) – Rich and creamy, laced with Cajun spices, house fermented Fresno hot sauce, and crawfish gratinée
Plant-Based Jambalaya ($20) – Creole rice, vegan sausage, trinity vegetables, okra, tomatoes, red beans, and traditional spices
Louisiana Spiced Fries ($6) – Served with spicy ketchup
Red Beans & Rice ($6) – Traditionally spiced red beans over white rice
Blue Corn Cornbread ($8) – Served with chiltepin local honey
Creole Coleslaw ($5)
Desserts
Beignets with Powdered Sugar ($9) – Served with salted caramel sauce
Chef’s Gelato ($7)
Pecan Pie ($8) – Chocolate ganache, bourbon whipped cream
Jazz Under the Stars (Photo courtesy of Tohono Chul)
Important Stuff
Seating is limited, so plan to arrive on time to secure your spot.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except personal water bottles. For the comfort and safety of all, only service animals are permitted at all Tohono Chul events.
Tohono Chul is located at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. For more information, visit tohonochul.com.
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.
