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CULINARY one of the top wine lists in the country. The grounds feature an edible landscape and Chef’s Garden. O-16 northern China. Mandarin and Szechuan Chinese food. Open daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Lunch specials Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Major credit cards accepted. Q-9 Dining DINING GUIDES Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association, Southern Chapter 465 W. St. Mary’s Rd. #300, Tucson, AZ 85701; 791-9106, FAX 623-6603, info@azrestaurant.org, www.azrestaurant.org. Locals and tourists alike can indulge in the many different types of cuisine Arizona has to offer. Use the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s Dining Guide menu at www.azrestaurant.org. K-11 Find It! 1001 E. 17th St. #110, Tucson, AZ 85719; 318-0809, FAX 318-0809. Door-to-door directions, maps, menus, and information for Tucson’s finest restaurants, golf and attractions. See our lobby displays for complimentary Find It! brochures—they’re eminently useful! Oser Communications Group 1877 N. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 721-1300, FAX 721-6300, www.oser.com. OCG publishes Arizona Gourmet Living, Arizona’s premier dining magazine, and Sundown Guide, the guide to your evening. Tucson Originals 6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 296-1631, FAX 320-7624, www.tucsonoriginals.com. An organization of many of Tucson’s best independent fine dining, casual, and neighborhood restaurants preserving Tucson’s culinary sense of place by encouraging support of locally owned and operated independent restaurants. Lodge on the Desert Restaurant 306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711; 325-3366, 800-456-5634, FAX 327-5834, info@lodgeonthedesert.com, www.lodgeonthedesert.com. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a charming, historic, and serene atmosphere. Patio dining available. Open daily for breakfast 7–10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.–2 p.m., and dinner 5–9 p.m. Closed Sat. & Sun. for lunch. P-11 Metro Restaurants 4644 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 325-2797, FAX 325-3230, www.metrorestaurants.com. Southern Arizona’s Best Dining Experience. Please visit our website for a listing of all of our restaurants. P-14 Montana Avenue 6390 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715, 298-2020, FAX 298-2030, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com. Award-winning restaurant with outstanding offerings of updated classic comfort foods, fine American boutique wines, and unique cocktail creations. Open daily at 11 a.m. S-11 Pastiche Modern Eatery 3025 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719-2800; 325-3333, FAX 320-7624, pat@PasticheME.com, www.PasticheME.com. American-based cuisine with world influences. Upscale, yet warm and casual, serving lunch, dinner, late-night, full bar, and extensive wine list. Gourmet wine shop next door. M-13 Red Robin Restaurant Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Rd., Ste. 155, Tucson, AZ 85705; 292-0888, FAX 888-8502, www.redrobin.com. For lunch and dinner, friends and family flock to the Red Robin for gourmet burgers, fresh salads, pasta dishes, children’s menu, and full bar. L-15 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro–Tucson 1805 E. River Rd., Ste. 100, Tucson, AZ 85718; 615-8788, FAX 615-9797, tucson@pfchangs.com, www.pfchangs.com. Offering a blend of traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality served in an upbeat bistro setting. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or late-night dining. M-15 Sakura Teppan Steak & Sushi 6534 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 298-7777, www.sakuratucson.com. Enjoy dining in elegant decor. Lunch specials, cocktail lounge, catering, take-out. Visitors, convention delegates welcome. American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners. Q-9 Seri Melaka/Neo 6133 E. Broadway Blvd. (at Wilmot Rd.), Tucson, AZ 85711; 747-7811, FAX 790-2707, info@serimelaka.com, www.serimelaka.com. Treat yourself to authentic Malaysian cuisine and scrumptious Chinese dishes. A variety of seafood and vegetarian dishes. Open daily. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Other location: Neo of Melaka, 1765 E. River Rd., 299-7815. R-10, M-15 Sushi Garden 15 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711; 326-4700, FAX 326-1334. Featuring Japanese and Korean cuisine. Voted “Best Sushi” in Tucson Lifestyle. All-you-can-eat sushi for $19.95 and a daily lunch buffet for $7.95. O-11 AMERICAN Acacia at St. Philips 4340 N. Campbell Ave. #103, Tucson, AZ 85718; 232-0101, FAX 232-0103, lila@acaciatucson.com, www.acaciatucson.com. Award-winning cuisine with an innovative American twist. Great wine list and specialty drinks. Live music on the patio Fri. and Sat.; Sunday brunch. Beyond Bread 6260 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 747-7477, FAX 747-5338, info@beyondbread.com, www.beyondbread.com. We offer more than 20 varieties of handcrafted breads, huge, delicious sandwiches and salads; hot, homemade soups; a full espresso bar; and delectable pastries. Other location: 3026 N. Campbell Ave., 322-9965. R-12, M-13 Chopped 4205 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719; 319-CHOP(2467), FAX 318-4500, info@choppedtucson.com, www.choppedtucson.com. Four lettuces, 50 “choppings,” 20 dressings to create your own chopped salad. Also features classic salads, sandwiches, grilled panini, soups, huge cookies, lemon bars. Beer/wine available. Other location: 2829 E. Speedway. N-12 Claim Jumper Restaurant 3761 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 795-2900, 949-756-9001, FAX 949-756-3195, rodney@claimjumper.com, www.claimjumper.com. Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items: baby-back pork ribs, rotisserie chicken, fresh fish, USDA Prime/Choice steaks, salads, pizzas, burgers, and desserts. O-11 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® 8400 N. Cracker Barrel Dr., Tucson, AZ 85743; 579-1845. Home-style country cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, plus a nostalgic retail store featuring crafts, gifts, foods, collectibles, and toys. Open Sun.–Thurs. 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 6 a.m.–11 p.m. E-20 Dakota Café & Catering Company 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 298-7188, FAX 298-0588, dakotacafe@aol.com, www.dakotacafeandcatering.com. Open Mon.–Sat., lunch and dinner. Upscale cafe with fresh, creative food. Outside patio dining. Full bar and affordable wine list. Daily specials, fresh fish nightly. S-12 The Grill at Hacienda del Sol 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718; 529-3500, 800-728-6514, FAX 299-5554, fdesk@haciendadelsol.com, www.haciendadelsol.com. This award-winning restaurant offers casual and fine dining, with BAR & GRILL Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson, AZ 85701; 622-7984, FAX 623-4145, cushingstreet@att.net, www.cushingstreet.com. Historic Tucson landmark. A friendly gathering place downtown, serving homemade soups, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, grilled steaks, and seafood. Garden patios, antique dining rooms, private parking. L-10 Sam Hughes Place Championship Dining 446 N. Campbell Ave. #150, Tucson, AZ 85719; 747-5223, FAX 747-5234, spcdining@qwest.net, www.samhughesplace.us. A menu and restaurant of American favorites. Our menu features prime in-house-cut steaks, overstuffed sandwiches, and large salads. Happy hour 3–6 p.m., 10 p.m.–midnight daily, featuring drink specials and discounted food. N-11 Silver Mine Subs 760 N. Tyndall Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719; 620-6400, FAX 624-9072, smstucson@gmail.com, www.silverminesubs.com. Our legendary subs are served on fresh-baked bread until 3 a.m. Dine in, carry-out, and delivery. Need to make a big impression? Silver Mine Subs will cater any size event. M-11 Subway–Downtown Tucson 29 W. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701; 207-6480, FAX 207-6491, info@SubwayDownTownTucson.com, www.SubwayDownTownTucson.com. 1⁄4 block northeast of Tucson Convention Center and Visitor Center. Healthy, low-cost. Catering and delivery for groups, meetings. Giant subs, party platters, box lunches. L-11 BARBECUE Art’s BBQ Restaurant & Vel’s Catering Services 450 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 857018442; 388-9295, 991-0569, FAX 388-9295, artsandvels@aol.com. “If barbecue was a painting, Art’s would be turning out a steady stream of Picassos,” Tucson Weekly. Featuring NC shredded pork, homemade pies and cakes, and more. Open Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. L-11 Bubb’s Grub 16010 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85739-9113; 825-6510, FAX 825-4697, dkuglitsch@comcast.net. World-champion barbecue, family-owned/operated. Texas pit barbecue, meats, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and seafood. Bubb’s Big Ten Saloon. Open Sun. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Tues.–Fri. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., closed Mon. The Voyager Restaurant and Lounge Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S. Kolb Rd. (I-10 exit 270, Kolb Rd.), Tucson, AZ 85706; 574-5800, 800-424-9191, FAX 574-5037. Features American cuisine. Full menu, daily specials, beer, wine, and cocktails. Reasonably priced. T-2 Wildflower 7037 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704; 219-4230, FAX 219-4232, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com. Wildflower’s award-winning menu features New American classics with European and Asian influences served in a chic, skylit dining room. Lunch, Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Dinner, Sun.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m.; Dinner, Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que 4565 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705; 888-1512, FAX 888-1514, www.famousdaves.com. Famous Dave’s offers great barbecue and fun with pit-smoked meats, secret-recipe sauces, and made-from-scratch desserts. Dine-in, take-out, or have it catered. K-15 CAFÉS Baggins 5375 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712; 325-1860, FAX 326-1087, bagginsgourmet@hotmail.com, www.bagginsgourmet.com. Baggins has been a favorite hot spot because everything is homemade—even the chocolate chip cookie that comes with every order. “Satisfaction in the Sack” is their rightful motto. Q-12 ASIAN The Bamboo Club® Asian Bistro 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 524, Tucson, AZ 85711; 5149665, FAX 514-7196, www.thebambooclub.com. Offering sophisticated ambiance and dynamic cuisine. The memorable menu selections are drawn from exotic locales like Bangkok, Canton, and Seoul. Features tropical libations and fine wines. R-10 Great Wall of China 2 http://www.lodgeonthedesert.com http://www.pfchangs.com http://www.azrestaurant.org http://www.azrestaurant.org http://www.sakuratucson.com http://www.metrorestaurants.com http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com http://www.serimelaka.com http://www.oser.com http://www.PasticheME.com http://www.tucsonoriginals.com http://www.redrobin.com http://www.acaciatucson.com http://www.cushingstreet.com http://www.samhughesplace.us http://www.beyondbread.com http://www.silverminesubs.com http://www.choppedtucson.com http://www.SubwayDownTownTucson.com http://www.claimjumper.com http://www.famousdaves.com http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com http://www.bagginsgourmet.com http://www.dakotacafeandcatering.com http://www.thebambooclub.com http://www.haciendadelsol.com http://www.visittucson.org

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