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CULINARY INTERNET CAFÉS Java Edge 3820 S. Palo Verde Rd., Ste. 102, Tucson, AZ 85713; 294-3917, FAX 294-3937, www.java-edge.com. Enjoy your favorite coffees, beverages, customized sandwiches and desserts served in a relaxing atmosphere. Our multimedia conference center offers meeting space featuring teleconferencing and videoconferencing. Free Wi-Fi! O-7 info@elcharrocafe.com, www.elcharrocafe.com. Oldest family-operated Mexican restaurant in the U.S.A. USA Today: “One of country’s five best.” Late-night shopping, cantina, patio, coffeehouse. All locations open daily. Full-service catering. Other locations: El Mercado, 6310 E. Broadway Blvd., 745-1922; 100 W. Orange Grove Rd., 469-7888; 4699 E. Speedway, 325-1922; 6910 E. Sunrise Dr., 514-1922. H L-11, S-10, M-15, P-12 El Minuto Café 354 S. Main Ave., I TA L I A N Caruso’s 434 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 624-5765, www.carusositalian.com. Three generations of Zagona family serving fine Italian food for more than 60 years, a Tucson tradition. Featuring lasagna, homemade ravioli, spaghetti, other favorites. Open evenings except Mondays. L-11 Giacomos’ Authentic Italian Dining 6878 E. Sunrise #140, Tucson, AZ 85750; 529-7358, bello1725@aol.com, www.giacomositalofaz.com. Giacomo, from Napoli, Italy, prepares entrées to order—not ordinary Italian. Sauces are heavenly. Wine and gelato desserts imported. Relaxed, quaint Tuscan atmosphere. Patio dining. Moderately priced. S-16 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. R-9 NORTH Modern Italian Cuisine 2995 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 8571;, 299-1600, FAX 299-1621, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com. Modern Italian cuisine in a chic urban-loft setting with breathtaking views of the city. Specialties from wood-fired oven. Excellent wine list. Late-night menu available. Lunch/dinner daily beginning 11 a.m. N-18 Sauce 5285 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. A, Tucson, AZ, 85711; 514-1122, FAX 514-1444, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com. Moderately priced modern Italian fare. Menu features thincrust pizzas, salads, pastas, soups, and panini. Excellent beer/wine list. Open daily at 11 a.m. Other locations: 2990 N. Campbell Ave. #110, 795-0344; 7117 N. Oracle Rd., 297-8575. Zona 78 78 W. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704-5130; 888-7878, FAX 888-1720, www.zona78.com. Features creative fired pizzas, salads, along with amazing specials from the Tuscany region. Urban contemporary atmosphere with plenty of charm. Fun wine list/full bar. Take-out. Other location: 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 296-7878. L-16 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. Family-owned/ operated, serving Tucsonans since 1946. Offering fresh Sonoran-style, Nuevo Latino cuisine. Open daily. Fri., Sat. evenings, live salsa music and dancing. Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. N-10 La Placita Café 2950 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 881-1150, FAX 881-3922, sc911SEO@aol.com. Authentic Oaxacan and Sonoran cuisines made with fresh ingredients and canola oil only. Menu features fresh salads, soups, and fresh seafood. Specialty margaritas, wines, and liquors. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5–9 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m.–9 p.m. P-13 La Roca Restaurant Calle Elias 91, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico; 011-52-631-31-20760, FAX 011-52-631-31-20891, amartin@wilsonbatiz.com, http://larocarestaurant.com. La Roca, only a short stroll from the Arizona border, is one of the finest culinary experiences in all of Mexico. At La Roca, you savor classic Sonoran cuisine made with only the freshest produce and seafood and choice beef. Las Margaritas Restaurant 3602 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 323-9880, contact@lasmargaritasinc.com, www.lasmargaritasinc.com. Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine. Specialties of the house range from appetizers to complete dinner entrées complemented by refreshing margaritas in a relaxed atmosphere. Other location: 6011 N. Oracle Rd., 297-8341. K-17, O-12 CANTONESE &S ZECHUAN CUISINE Ce leb rat ing 40 ye ars ! SINCE 1968 MICROBREWERIES & BREW PUBS Gentle Ben’s Brewing Co. 865 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719; 624-4177, realbeer@gentlebens.com, http://gentlebens.intrigomedia.com. Located one block west of the University of Arizona. Gentle Ben’s is Southern Arizona’s oldest and largest brewery and restaurant, serving great food and ales daily. M-11 Served in an elegant contemporary ambience Specialty gift & wine shop with full wine bar Serving lunch, dinner & cocktails with patio dining MEDITERRANEAN Sabra Mediterranean Restaurant 4210 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712; 795-6060, FAX 795-4949, monty@sabraaz.com, www.sabraaz.com. Kosher cuisine at its finest. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. We offer Israeli specialties and fabulous foods from the Mediterranean. Live entertainment, kosher store, and gifts. Catering. S-12 520-298-3351 5975 E. Speedway Between NIGHTCLUBS LAFFS Comedy Club 2900 E. Broadway, Ste. 154, Tucson, AZ 85716; 32-FUNNY(323-8669), 881-8928, FAX 326-3518, go2laffs@aol.com, www.laffscomedyclub.com. LAFFS Comedy Club, a Tucson tradition for stand-up comedy entertainment since 1988, featuring the best in nationally recognized comedy entertainment, with full bar and restaurant. N-10 w w w. l o t u s g a r d e n . c o m Wilmot & Craycroft MEXICAN Blanco Tacos + Tequila 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718, 232-1007, FAX 232-0010, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com. Offering contemporary Mexican cuisine, more than 30 premium tequilas, and an exciting array of signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; dinner Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m. N-18 Café Poca Cosa 110 E. Pennington St., Tucson, AZ 85701; 622-6400, www.cafepocacosainc.com. Cuisine from across Mexico—daily changing menu. Mole sauces, unusual preparations. Pennington location serves lunch, dinner Mon.–Sat., Stone/Alameda location for breakfast, lunch weekdays. MasterCard, Visa. L-11 Level Bar/Lounge St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 37, Tucson, AZ, 85718; 615-3835, bryan@leveltucson.com, www.leveltucson.com, www.myspace.com/levellounge. Signature cocktails, exceptional wine list, and eclectic smallplate food menu; featuring Sugarcane Skewered Tempura Lobster. VIP lounge, dance floor, nightly DJ. Open Wed.–Sat. 9 p.m.–close. N-15 PIZZA Brooklyn Pizza Company 534 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 622-6868, FAX 622-2968, tonyvaccaro@excite.com, www.brooklynpizzacompany.com. Watch us hand-toss and bake your pizza. Knockout lunch and late-night specials, slices, pies, calzones, subs, pasta, and our own gelato/Italian ice. L-11 El Charro Mexican Cafe, La Tiendita Gifts, ¡Bar Toma! and ¡Toma La Finca! 311 N. Court Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701; 622-1922, FAX 624-4118, 54 TUCSON OFFICIAL DESTINATION GUIDE WWW.VISITTUCSON.ORG http://www.armitagewine.com http://www.elcharrocafe.com http://www.java-edge.com http://www.elminutocafe.com http://www.carusositalian.com http://www.elparadortucson.com http://www.giacomositalofaz.com http://emol.org/mamalouisas http://larocarestaurant.com http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com http://www.armitagewine.com http://www.lasmargaritasinc.com http://www.lotusgarden.com http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com http://www.zona78.com http://gentlebens.intrigomedia.com http://www.sabraaz.com http://www.lotusgarden.com http://www.laffscomedyclub.com http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com http://www.leveltucson.com http://www.myspace.com/levellounge http://www.cafepocacosainc.com http://www.brooklynpizzacompany.com http://www.visittucson.org

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