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There’s a slight tilt as the Earth rotates around the sun, bringing warmer days to the Old Pueblo as spring makes itself known. Up on Mount Lemmon, it’s a nifty getaway/day trip for those trying to prolong their experience with cooler temps.
Then, once you’re up there — around 8,000 feet up — there’s a new spring menu waiting for you at 12925 N. Sabino Canyon Parkway.
On Saturday, March 1, Sawmill Run Restaurant debuted its brand-new spring-inspired collection of dishes and cocktails.
“I’m excited to welcome our guests to experience the beauty of spring on Mount Lemmon,” said Nick Avram, owner of Sawmill Run, “While enjoying our fresh, seasonal dishes and handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully crafted for the season. I truly can’t wait to cook for you and make this season’s flavors come to life!”
The new bites, like the citrus beet salad — vegan cheese spread, red and golden beets, microgreens, grapefruit, pistachio crumbles, and a chipotle maple vinaigrette — will be on the menu until Saturday, May 31.
Sawmill Run is closed on Mondays, but check out the menu below and start planning your adventurous trek up Sabino Canyon Parkway. The restaurant is open 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday – Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday – Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Spring Food Menu
- Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese ($15) – grilled chicken breast, chipotle mayo, sauteed onions. pepper jack cheese, sourdough bread
- Prickly Peak Burger ($16.50) – egg, beef patty, pickled cabbage, whipped feta, prickly pear barbecue sauce, pickled onion rings
- Prickly Pear Pulled Pork ($15.50) – Hawaiian bun, pulled pork, creamy slaw, prickly pear barbecue sauce
- Fried Asparagus ($10) – deep-fried asparagus spears served with greens and pickle ranch
- Lion’s Mane Steak ($14) – pan-seared Lion’s Mane mushroom, carrot puree, chimichurri, Fresno chili
- Steak Sandwich ($18) – grilled steak, chimichurri, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo
- Skirt Steak and Tallow Fries ($24) – grilled skirt steak over crispy tallow fries with a green sauce
- Heirloom BLT ($15.50) – crispy bacon, heirloom tomatoes, Romaine, chipotle aioli
- Heirloom Tomato Salad ($10) – heirloom tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, peach vinaigrette, seasonal greens
- Citrus Beet Salad ($11) – vegan cheese spread, red and golden beets, microgreens, grapefruit, pistachio crumble, chipotle maple vinaigrette
- Strawberry Shortcake ($10) – California strawberries, olive oil cake, mint whipped cream
- Meyer Lemon Loaf ($9) – citrus-infused cake with fresh Meyer lemon zest and a silky glaze
Spring Cocktail Menu
- Runner’s Rum Daiquiri – a refreshing blend of premium rum, fresh citrus, and sweet Oxnard strawberry purée
- Babad Do’ag Spritz – a vibrant mix of tequila, prickly pear, and fresh citrus, topped with crisp Prosecco
- Frog Mountain Tonic – a crisp blend of gin, house-made Frog Tonic, and soda water, finished with fresh mint
- Meemaw’s Old Fashioned – beef fat-washed whiskey, rich wood bitters, and a Luxardo cherry
HEADS UP: If there’s snow or heavy rain in the forecast, call (520) 351-3351 to make sure the roads haven’t been closed.
Sawmill Run Restaurant is located at 12976 N. Sabino Canyon Park. For more information, visit sawmillrun.com.
Where to Eat & Drink on Mount Lemmon
If you’re planning a trip up the mountain, check out our interactive guide to where to grab a beverage, eat a snack, or order a full meal.
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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.
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