Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails Debuts Winter “Sense of Place” Menu

DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is all about bringing local flavors to the forefront of their cuisine. The Winter 2015 Sense of Place Menu continues that tradition. Each course features regional items from Tucson’s own backyards, as well as from small ranching and farming communities in the Rio Sonoran.

Local citrus, including kumquats, grapefruit, and sour oranges collected from around town accentuate the Mezcal, Piloncillo, Citrus Cured Salmon, & Avocado Panna Cotta starter while the Foie Gras Mousse Crostini with Brandy Soaked Prunes, and Proscuitto Di Parma takes advantage of Time Market’s Pain au Levain.

Entrees include Short Ribs Braised in Pasilla Chiles & Dragoon Porter with Chili Colorado Sauce and Chicken Tagine With Cauliflower, Castelveltrano Olives, and Lemon.

For dessert, prepare yourself for the rich Chocolate Cajeta Bombe with spicy Oaxacan peanut brittle or something a bit more tame such as Citrus Almond Cake with Passion Fruit Ice Cream. In addition, Downtown Kitchen’s Winter 2015 Sense of Place dessert menu includes a Dark Chocolate Jalapeño Ice Cream Sundae and Key Lime Tart with Blackberry Foam.

Just know ahead of time that if you opt for the prix-fixe three course dinner for $40 per person, you’ll be limited to Citrus Cured Salmon, Short Ribs, and the Chocolate Cajeta Bomb. That’s not to say you’d find yourself unsatisfied with those three options, but if you had gone in desiring other items, you’ll definitely want to order a la carte.

Winter 2015 Sense of Place Menu

(Available as a Three Course Dinner for $40 per person)

• Mezcal, Piloncillo and Citrus Cured Salmon with Avocado Panna Cotta served with sour orange mojo, candied jalapeño, kumquats, pickled red onion in escabeche and Marie’s grapefruit supremes ($12)
• Short Ribs Braised in Pasilla Chiles served with a Dragoon porter and chile Colorado sauce, vegetable chilequiles and escabeche ($26)
• Chocolate Cajeta Bombe, a flourless chocolate cake with vanilla bean mousse, chocolate sauce and Oaxacan peanut brittle ($8)

New Winter Menu Items

• Foie Gras Mousse Crostini, Brandy Soaked Prunes, Prosciutto de Parma and Membrillo Jam ($13)
• Chicken Tagine with Cauliflower, Castelveltrano Olives and Lemon served with Israeli couscous, sultanas, dried apricots and mint ($20)
• Griddled Catfish, Crawfish Hushpuppies and Creole Sauce served with cheesy bacon grits, bread and butter pickle remoulade ($22)

Winter Dessert Menu

• Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt and Ginger Snap Cookie Sandwich served with a candied grapefruit peel ($8)
• Dark Chocolate Jalapeño Ice Cream Sundae with a dark chocolate sauce and candied pecans ($8)
• Key Lime Tart with Blackberry Foam with orange almond short dough ($8)
• Citrus Almond Cake with Passion Fruit Ice Cream, blackberry sauce and strawberry white chocolate crumble ($8)
• Chocolate Cajeta Bombe, a flourless chocolate cake with vanilla bean mousse, chocolate sauce and cinnamon peanut brittle ($8)

Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails is located in downtown Tucson at 135 S. 6th Avenue. For more information visit downtownkitchen.com.