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Re: “Tucson's Restaurant Renaissance”
There is a reason why no one mentions Elliotts.... food is terrible.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
I heard Amy' Bakery re-packages a MEAN sopapilla
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
Its been years since I had them, but El Minuto on main had some pretty good sopapillas that I can recall.
My kids liked the ones at la parrilla suiza, but I can not vouch, as I do not enjoy anything there.
And Asianhomecook is right, poco and moms is awesome, so if they have them, its a safe bet, but I have never tried them personally.
Re: “Tucson's Restaurant Renaissance”
So I wanted to take my husband out to the new Proper for his birthday this Tuesday. I called for a reservation and was told they only take reservations for 6 or more people, but not to worry, the wait is generally only 45 minutes to an hour. Guess I will have to find 4 more people if I want to check this place out, meanwhile we're going to Feast instead.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
we used to get them at El Torero on 24th? off South 4th.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
@rconnelly
I've eaten my share of fry bread at San Xavier and elsewhere. It's definitely a good Southwestern traditional indian treat, it's also a very different experience than a great sopapilla.
Sopapillas are often served up in a basket, especially as a dessert treat. They're very commonly served in New Mexican restaurants. A good sopapilla is really like a airy "pillow" more air than fried bread. You bite off one of the corners and use honey for a real treat.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
Tania's is only a few blocks away and is fantastic !!!!
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
@JCC
Have you ever had the fry bread at San Xavier? Served most Sundays, I believe.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
@AsianHomeCook - I just looked at their menu on-line... it definitely looks like a good bet, I'll check them out - Thanks for the suggestion!
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
@JCC - your best bet is probably Poco and Mom's. As far as I know, they're the only place that serves them period. And yes, they serve them with honey.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
I'm wondering where, in Tucson, one actually finds really good sopapillas.... I'm originally from New Mexico, and well remember the delightful sopapillas served at some of the Old Town Albuquerque restaurants (especially, when I was in college at UNM, at the La Hacienda restaurant). Light and airy, freshly fried and hot, they were wonderful with honey on the table (NO whipped cream or powdered sugar... ugh)!
Does any restaurant in Tucson know how to make them really well...?
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
I ordered the mole at this restaurant once. It looked and tasted as though they had poured the contents of a spitoon over the chicken breast. It was awful. I have never returned.
Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
The only reason this place still exists is the fact that there are so few restaurants at all in this area of West Tucson. Service is marginal, owner could care less, portions small. Just nothing at all about tis place to recommend!
Re: “Tucson's Restaurant Renaissance”
Adam, are you back in town?
Re: “Tucson's Restaurant Renaissance”
You seem to mention every place downtown but ELLIOTT's on Congress...
There's a lot of 'trendy' new places downtown and a few stale old haunts. I'm not sure if this over-saturation of restaurants is the answer or a 'boom'. There seems to be a great deal of ambition and money thrown around...that's for sure! Too much too soon might end up with a lot of empty tables and lost possibility due to under planning and lack of direction or talent. Some of these new places have some real character. Others are just opening doors to get in on a perceived trend. With all the flashy new places driving up prices and creating long lines for so much of the same mediocrity, there's something to be said for vibe and not flash or names. Elliott's has established itself (through a great deal of downtown setbacks) as a place that seems to have always been there like an old friend despite being open a year. The scene there is very inviting and relaxed with great food and music during the week. The Congress Restaurant Renaissance has some things going on West of 6th ave too...
Re: “Tucson's Restaurant Renaissance”
Weil. Yawn. Kingsolver. Yaaaaaawnnnn. Nabhan? Potential. Sounds sort of like a Better Homes and Gardens for the local food movement at this point. I smell stagnation and boredom and yuppie horseshit. Will there be coupons for signature Weil facial cream?
Re: “Noshing Around”
I read your postings weekly. I get so excited when new restaurants are opening in central tucson. ... Bianco is beyond exciting... I still can't believe it ( Im from phoenix grew up on bianco). That being said ... Tucson sure does have a lot of pizza joints. I feel like every time I see a new place opening up, it is pizza! If we are bringing phx to tucson what we really need is green vegetarian.. someone talk to damon!!!!
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Re: “Soggy, Sweet and Slow”
@Burnie, with MEAN the operative word :)