Zio Peppe (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Save the Date: Zio Peppe R&D Brunch on Dec. 7


November 25, 2025
By Tucson Foodie

East Tucson Sonoran-Italian restaurant Zio Peppe has a brunch menu in the works, and you’re invited to taste before anyone else.

From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 7, chefs Mat Cable and Christian Padilla will host a four-course brunch with drink pairings for $65 per person for Tucson Foodie Insiders or $85 per person for non-members, plus tax and tip.

Menu

Limoncello-Cured Salmon
Heritage grain bread, shallot–chiltepin jam, crème fraîche

Machaca Frittata
Potato, onion, arugula, confit tomato, broccolini, saffron crema

Relleno Ranchero
Striploin, local mushroom relleno, basil–calabacita salsa, pecorino

Buttermilk Popcorn Budino
Cajeta, candied pepitas

Buy tickets and reserve your seat here. Tucson Foodie Insiders can purchase within the Tucson Foodie mobile app for the discount.

To see their recent lunch and dinner menu additions, click here.

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