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Kingfisher’s Summer Road Trip Heads Back East July 25 (MENU)

Jul 26, 20172 min read
What
Kingfisher Summer Road Trip: Back East
When
July 25 – August 3
Where
Kingfisher
2564 E. Grant Road
More Info
kingfishertucson.com

Kingfisher continues this year’s culinary “road trip” with Back East-inspired dishes alongside their regular menu from July 25 – August 3.

Chef Jeff Azersky prepared the special menu featuring east coast-inspired dishes such as Pan Fried Cod Cakes, Soft Shelled Crab and Maine Lobster.

Pastry chef Marianne Banes will whip up desserts such as the Apple – Cranberry Crumb Cake and Wicked Good Ice Cream Sandwich.

Beverage offerings include the Fancy Basil Rickey and Ward Eight cocktails along with Brunetta from Ommegang Brewery .

This year’s remaining road trip destinations include:

  • August 4 – 16: California/Hawaii, Chef Fred Harris
  • August 17 – September 3: Down South, Chef Jim Murphy

Kingfisher Road Trip Menu: Back East

Drinks

  • Fancy Basil Rickey – Bombay Sapphire, muddled orange and basil, orange juice, simple syrup, lime, soda ($10.50)
  • Ward Eight – Bulleit Rye, orange juice, lemon, house-made grenadine ($10.50)
  • “Brunetta” Oud Bruin Ale – Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown ($6)

Appetizers

  • Tomato-White Bean Soup – basil pesto, parmesan crouton gratin ($6.50)
  • Boston Lettuce-Baby Spinach Salad – English cucumber, pickled red onion, sunflower seeds, cranberry vinaigrette ($8.50)
  • Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab – sticky rice, napa cabbage slaw, Kung Pao sauce ($13)
  • Portugese Style Steamed Mussels – linguiça, fennel, tomato, fish broth ($16.50)

Dinner 

  • Pan-Fried Curried Cod Cakes – green tartar sauce, arugula salad, aged goat/cheddar cheese, lemon vinaigrette ($17.50)
  • Grilled Sea Scallops – artichoke-spinach pesto, lemon butter, dried tomato-olive-caper orzo, roasted green beans ($27)
  • Roasted and Carved Pork Tenderloin – sweet garlic sauce, cranberry-apple chutney, horseradish mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus ($22)
  • Steamed Whole 1# Maine Lobster – drawn butter, steamed rice, roasted green beans (market price, additional $2 deshelling charge goes to community food bank)

Dessert

  • Apple-Cranberry Crumb Cake – apple cider sabayon, caramel sauce ($8)
  • Wicked Good Ice Cream Sandwich – chocolate cookie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce ($7.50)

For more information, call (520) 323-7739 or visit kingfishertucson.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is 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.

An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.

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

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