For an elegant-yet-rustic brunch, consider the galette.
The beautiful free-form pastry resembles two of America’s favorite foods: pizza and pie. Available both sweet or savory, the possibilities for fillings are endless.
Local chocolate factory and cafe Monsoon Chocolate recently added three savory galettes to their summer menu:
- Heritage Pork & Black Garlic Mole ($8) – potato and cotija in phyllo dough
- Cauliflower & Goat Cheese ($6) – butternut squash, turnips, pine nuts, and mint in phyllo dough
- Potato & Leek ($6) – preserved lemon and za’atar in phyllo dough
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While mimosas aren’t on the Monsoon Chocolate menu, that’s fine — delve into their chocolate beverages. Cool off with the Frocho ($5), a frozen chocolate granita with coconut cream and cocoa nibs.
For more information, visit monsoonchocolate.com.
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Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie 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.
