On Friday, November 3, the team behind The Delta at 135 S. Sixth Ave. announced that the restaurant is permanently closing its doors. The very last day to stop by for a Louisiana-style dish and crafty cocktail is Saturday, November 11.
The following was shared on social media:
“It has truly been our privilege and pleasure to serve such a supportive community of neighbors, friends, and guests. We have had such a blast being a part of downtown’s phenomenal culinary scene.”
The Delta had its Grand Opening back in January of 2022 — the first restaurant to move into the former DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails. The owners of The Delta, Steve Dunn, Bryce Zeagler, and Chef Travis Peters, also run The Parish on 6453 N. Oracle Rd. Having Southern-style cuisine in downtown Tucson was a treat to many (including myself), and shutting down the restaurant wasn’t an easy resolution to make.
“The difficult decision to close our doors was not made lightly but will ultimately be what’s best for us moving forward. We will continue to celebrate our roots at The Parish by consistently providing Tucson with our unique brand of genuine Southern hospitality. We would love to see you all before our doors close, so come celebrate the end of an era with us before November 11.”
The Delta will be located at 135 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit thedeltatucson.com. The Parish is located at 6453 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit theparishtucson.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.
