here’s the bad news
At the end of this year, Mantis Gourmet Chinese Food is permanently closing its doors at 8250 N. Cortaro Rd. The very last day to grab a bite from the restaurant is Saturday, December 31.
The closure is due to some leasing and rent issues with the owners of the shopping complex. Also, the neighboring dental office is planning to knock down the dividing wall and expand into Mantis Gourmet Chinese Food’s current suite.
here’s the good news
There are some positive developments, though, for Mantis fans in Marana and beyond.
The restaurant is planning to reopen again. They’re unsure of the whereabouts at the moment but keep an eye out on their social media for any updates. Also, we’ll let you know once we find out, too.
In the meantime, stop by Mantis and show your love and support before they move out of the strip near Cortaro and I-10. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday – Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Mantis Gourmet Chinese Food is located at 8250 N. Cortaro Rd. For more information, call (520) 579-6901, visit mantisgourmetchinese.com, or follow Mantis on Facebook.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
