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CULINARY The Cereal Boxx 943 E. University, Tucson, AZ 85719; 622-2699, terra@thecerealboxx.com, www.thecerealboxx.com. Tucson’s premier cereal cafe. Espresso bar, cold cereals, oatmeal, homemade granola, parfaits, and fresh fruit. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and later. Free Wi-Fi. M-11 Chris’ Café 110 S. Church Ave. #7189, Tucson, AZ 85701; 882-9050, FAX 882-9060, chriscafe1@yahoo.com, www.chriscafe.net. Next to Visitor Center in La Placita Village. Friendly service, home-cooked breakfast and lunch; featuring pasta, salads, subs and Southern-style barbecue. Open Tue.–Fri. 7 a.m.–2 p.m. L-10 Coyote Pause Cafe 2740 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85735; 883-7297. On the way to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or Old Tucson Studios, enjoy a fine breakfast or lunch in a restored 50s Southwestern artisans’ complex. D-8 Cup Café Inside Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85701; 798-1618, 622-8848, www.hotelcongress.com. The Cup Café is an established downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, creative, and eclectic fare alive with flavor. Comfortable outdoor patio, full-service bar, smart signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections. L-11 Eclectic Café 7053 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 885-2842, FAX 298-6083, eclecticcafe@eclectic-cafe.com, www.eclectic-cafe.com. New American cuisine. Fresh ingredients centering on regional Mexican dishes, homemade soup, array of pastas/salads, homemade desserts, weekend breakfast. Vegetarian selections. Patio dining. Beer/wine. Take-out. Catering. S-13 The Good Egg 7189 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710; 885-4838, FAX 885-4904. Cheerful atmosphere for Arizona’s best breakfast and lunch. Variety of delicious omelets, frittatas, pancakes, sandwiches, salads in a comfortable country-French atmosphere. MasterCard/Visa/American Express. Daily 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Other location: 4775 E. Grant Rd., 795-7879. T-12, Q-13 La Placita Village Bourn Partners, Inc., 110 S. Church Ave. #7280, Tucson, AZ 85701; 903-9900, FAX 903-9902, www.bournpartners.com. History, ambiance, outdoor cinema, and special events make La Placita Village a downtown destination, featuring five restaurants and outdoor food court. L-10 Mt. Lemmon Café Village of Summerhaven, P.O. Box 592, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619; 576-1234, www.mtlemmon.com. Pennsylvania Dutch (Berks County) cooking and baking in Summerhaven on Mt. Lemmon, next to the post office. We smoke our meats in our own smokehouse. CAFETERIAS & BUFFETS Tucson Golden Corral 715 E. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719; 512-0088, FAX 512-0087, tucsongoldcorral@qwest.net, www.tucsongoldencorral.com. Tucson’s largest buffet, featuring steak grilled to order, plus in-house bakery. All items available for take-out. Open 365 days. Other locations: 4380 E. 22nd St., 512-0088; 6385 Midvale Park Rd., 806-0088. L-15, P-10, J-5 C AT E R E R S Aramark at the Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701; 882-9820, FAX 882-9822, henkel-richard@aramark.com, www.aramark.com. 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 Blue House Catering 722 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 791-0835, FAX 791-0910, bluehousecaters@qwest.net, www.bluehousecatering.com. Full-service off-site catering. Innovative menu selections for all budgets. Boxed lunches to black-tie events. Professional, creative, thorough, service-oriented. 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. Provides dropoff and full-service catering. Has 25 years of offpremise experience in the Milwaukee, WI, area. Carte Blanche Catering 150 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701, 628-8533, 381-4700; Judy Michelet, Owner. Family-owned catering business for all sizes of events, on-site or off-site. Food homemade including decadent pastries. We take care of all your catering needs. Dakota Café & Catering Company 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715; 298-7188, FAX 298-0588, dakotacafe@aol.com, www.dakotacafeandcatering.com. Full-service catering from 10 to 600. Mainly off-premise. Restaurant available for catering on Sundays. The garden is available for up to 500. Private cocktail parties, corporate luncheons, full banquets. El Minuto Café 354 S. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701; 882-4145, 290-9591, www.elminutocafe.com. Sonoran-style Mexican food. Same location since 1944. Barrio Historico neighborhood. Other location: 8 N. Kolb Rd., 290-9591. L-10, T-11 El Parador Tropical Garden Restaurant 2744 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 881-2744, FAX 881-6483, elparador@aol.com, www.elparadortucson.com; Loretta A. Carlson, Owner/Sales. Since 1946. Sonoran-style Mexican foods and so much more. Offering drop-off to fullservice catering. Seasoned waitstaff, bartenders, tables, chairs, and linens available. N-10 Golden Choice Catering 715 E. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85719, 293-7744, FAX 293-0046; Hannah Jablonski, Catering Manager, hannah.jablonski@goldenchoicecatering.com. L’Chaim Catering Company 5671 N. Camino Arturo Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718; 615-4177, 991-5200, FAX 615-4677, gwenamar@yahoo.com. Creative, full-service company offering eclectic cuisine. Upscale to boxed lunches. Your site or ours. Venue available for parties of 25–425. Service with perfection is our motto. Magpies Gourmet Pizza, Inc. 605 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 628-1661, FAX 798-3117, ugascho@aol.com, www.magpiespizza.com. Voted “Tucson’s best pizza,” Tucson Citizen, for quality/service/value, 18 years straight! Fresh, homemade, hand-tossed. More than 40 delicious toppings, beautiful crusts, special sauces. Take & bake/pick-up/delivery/dine-in. Beer & wine, patio dining. Other locations: Speedway/Swan, 7955977; Ina/Oracle, 297-2712; Broadway/Houghton, 751-9949; Tanque Verde/Sabino Canyon, 5466526; 8295 N. Cortaro Rd., Marana, 572-4300. Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant 2041 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711-6689; 790-4702, FAX 745-2777, spgetty@cox.net, http://emol.org/mamalouisas. Since 1956. Italian restaurant popular with Tucsonans. Pasta made on-site. Soup/salad/pasta bar 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon.–Sat. Open Mon.–Sat. at 11 a.m., Sun. at noon. Early-evening dinner specials 3:30-6:30 p.m. Major credit cards. Port-A-Pit Catering 24 E. Flores St., Tucson, AZ 85705; 792-3145 ext. 13, mobile: 429-1901, 800-318-8999, FAX 792-3058, info@cateringusa.net, www.cateringusa.net. Locally owned catering company since 1986 specializing in barbecue, from picnics to black tie. Offering upscale cuisine by our classically trained chefs for all your catering needs. La Varenne of Paris and has trained with the finest chefs from France, Switzerland, and Australia. Sabra Mediterranean Restaurant 4210 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 795-6060, FAX 795-4949, monty@sabraaz.com, www.sabraaz.com. Let us cater all your occasions, large or small. Shabbat, platters, weddings, parties. Call and ask for Chef Helen. Guaranteed authentic kosher cuisine. Silver Mine Subs 760 N. Tyndall Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719; 620-6400, FAX 624-9072, smstucson@gmail.com, www.silverminesubs.com. For casual events, try our legendary party platters. For formal gatherings, try our convenient box lunches (three sizes; includes sub, cookie, chips, pickle). Open until 3 a.m. Delivery or carry-out. Sutter’s Catering Service 2901 N. El Burrito, Tucson, AZ 85705; 622-7226, 622-0635, FAX 623-2101, sutter@theriver.com, www.sutterscatering.com. Versatile services include mobile kitchens, trailers, grills, and concession setups for breakfast, lunch, dinner, hors d’oeuvres, box lunches, and barbecues. Professional, dependable staff to serve your guests. COFFEEHOUSES & TEAROOMS Tohono Chul Park Tea Room 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704; 797-1222. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea served in a desert setting with fountains, courtyard, and garden patio. Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Private parties 20–200. Fullservice catering. K-19 y C O N T I N E N TA L Anthony’s in the Catalinas 6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718; 299-1771, FAX 299-6635, events@anthonyscatalinas.com, www.anthonyscatalinas.com. Anthony’s offers fine dining in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains with spectacular views, a continental menu, and a “Grand Award”-winning wine list. O-18 Omni Tucson National Resort 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson, AZ 85742; Reservations: 877-2389, 800-528-4856, FAX 742-2452, www.omnitucsonnational.com. Tucson National’s new steakhouse, Bella Vista Wine Bar, and outdoor Catalina Grille offer a range of options for dining without leaving the resort. Serving all meals daily and Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended. I-20 FRENCH Le Rendez-vous 3844 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 323-7373, jcberger@comcast.net, www.lerendez-vous.com. Tucson’s most recommended authentic Parisian restaurant. Romantic atmosphere, great wine selection, unique dining experience. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Mon. Call for reservations. O-13 GOURMET Feast 4122 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 326-9363, 326-6500, FAX 326-9245, doug@eatatfeast.com, www.eatatfeast.com. Feast serves gourmet carryout and has ample seating for dine-in as well. World-cuisine menu changes monthly. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Catering a specialty. P-11 Janos Restaurant 3770 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718; 615-6100, FAX 615-3334, janosrest@aol.com, www.janos.com. Extraordinary French-inspired Southwestern cuisine in contemporary Southwestern building. Phenomenal views of Tucson. Award-winning wine list. Reservations suggested. Major credit cards. Mobil 4-Star Award/AAA 4-Diamond Award. O-17 Professional Bartenders Unlimited, Inc. 8526 E. Fond Du Lac Dr., Tucson, AZ 85730; 721-1577, http://www.thecerealboxx.com http://www.sabraaz.com http://www.chriscafe.net http://www.silverminesubs.com http://www.dakotacafeandcatering.com http://www.sutterscatering.com http://www.hotelcongress.com http://www.elminutocafe.com http://www.eclectic-cafe.com http://www.elparadortucson.com http://www.anthonyscatalinas.com http://www.bournpartners.com http://www.omnitucsonnational.com http://www.magpiespizza.com http://www.mtlemmon.com http://www.lerendez-vous.com http://www.tucsongoldencorral.com http://emol.org/mamalouisas http://www.eatatfeast.com http://www.cateringusa.net http://www.janos.com http://www.aramark.com http://www.probartenders.net http://www.athensonfourth.com http://www.bluehousecatering.com http://www.redskycafeandcatering.com http://www.visittucson.org

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