“Taco Tuesday in Tucson” is a column where we explore the unique tacos stands throughout Tucson… on Tuesdays.
When you’re thinking of somewhere to eat a taco on Taco Tuesday, you’re probably not wondering which Italian spots in town are dishing ’em out, right?
However, there’s always dessert.
The new restaurant concept from the minds of local chefs Mat Cable and Devon Sanner is serving up a Taconnoli dessert that’s sweet and crispy enough to hang with the rest of the tacos in town.
The Taconnoli is made of pistachio, orange zest, ricotta, and creamy mascarpone that’s filled inside crispy shells flavored with Marsala and a touch of cinnamon — something a culinary “funcle” would enjoy serving up at any type of gathering.
Also, if you really want to make the most out of your visit to Zio Peppe, order the El Rustico Birria pizza. It packs a punch of flavor and includes chef Juan Almanza’s popular beef birria of El Rustico in the form of a pizza. The mozzarella, onion, cilantro, and consommé make it all complete.
Be sure to dip each slice before chompin’ down.
Zio Peppe is located at 6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For information on the location, hours, full menu, and more, visit ziopeppeaz.com.
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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.
