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Tucson Mall’s Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar to close after 13 months in business

Tucson Mall’s Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar to close after 13 months in business

May 16, 20181 min read

Spokane, Washington-based upscale American chain restaurant Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar announced Saturday, May 19 will be their last day operating at the Tucson Mall.

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar Tucson’s Facebook page posted the following on Wednesday morning:

Regretfully, Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar will be closing its doors at Tucson Mall, and Saturday, May 19th will be our last day. We are very grateful to everyone who has supported us and we hope to see you one last time. We are especially grateful to the team members who have helped us bring Twigs to you during our time in Tucson. We will sincerely miss our new friends in the Tucson community. It was our great pleasure to serve you.

Please direct all additional inquiries to: tucsonmall@twigsbistro.com

The 8,700-square-foot restaurant opened in April 2017 in the space that previously held Brio Tuscan Grille.

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar is located at 150 W. Wetmore Rd. For more information, keep up with Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar Tucson on Facebook.

[05/17/2018 Edit: August was corrected to April]

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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