Restaurant of the Week: The Parish

The Parish at 6453 N Oracle Rd. is a foodie destination in Tucson’s dining scene — Chef Travis Peters and the team are pros at combining the charm of Southern comfort bites with Southwest flavors.

They’ve been around for more than a decade now, too! You’re in for a treat if you’ve never eaten at The Parish, or even if it’s been a while since you’ve stopped by. Jambalaya, shrimp and grits, Southern fried chicken, hushpuppies, po’boy sandwiches, and more.

Also, once a year, the team hosts a big Mardi Gras bash — roasting an entire alligator over an open fire paired with a crawfish boil, Cajun sampler plates, and King Cake.

However, during the summer, The Parish offers deals and special menus.

There’s a “screamin’ takeout deal” you need to get in on pronto. They’re calling it a “three-part harmony” and it’s $15 each, available to go from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday – Friday throughout the scorching summer months.

$15 Summer Lunch Special

• Your choice of any half Po’Boy on their menu
• Salad or chips as a side
  • Substitute your side for hushpuppies ($1 extra) or gumbo or red beans ($2 extra)
• Tea or Soda

Again, that deal is available for takeout only from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday – Friday. The deal is happening now until the foreseeable future — until the end of the summer season. In other words, order a to-go meal soon before the deal ends.

Also, happening this summer: new summer cocktails.

Each of the restaurant’s new cocktails is “expertly crafted to provide the perfect balance of flavors, ensuring a delightful escape from the scorching sun.” In other words, get ’em while they’re available!

Summer Cocktails 2024

Manzanita At Midnight

Suncliffe gin, peach syrup, blackberry liqueur, Cointreau, Angostura bitters, lemon, fresh mint, almond essence, and ginger ale

Violet Femme

House-infused raspberry gin, Creme De Violette, orgeat, lemon, ginger ale

Summer Sipper

House-infused strawberry rum, peach syrup, rhubarb bitters, almond bitters, demerara syrup, fresh mint

Right as Rain

House-infused apricot vodka, Domaine de Canton, elderflower liqueur, Bordeaux cherry syrup

The restaurant is closed on Monday but open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday – Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday.

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• Ghini’s French Caffe
• Rocco’s Little Chicago

The Parish is located at 6453 N Oracle Rd. For more information, visit theparishtucson.com.