Noshing Around

Taste of South Tucson

South Tucson is home to some authentic, delicious food, so we’re
excited about the Taste of South Tucson event, taking place at the
House of Neighborly Service (243 W. 33rd St.) from 3 to 6 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 14. More than 15 restaurants have signed up, and
there’ll be dancing and music, too. If you’re no stranger to the city
within a city, you’re already drooling. $5; call 623-0100 for more
information.

Tastes of Thanksgiving

Try it before you buy it when Whole Foods Market locations at 3360
E. Speedway Blvd. and 7133 N. Oracle Road roll out free samples of
potatoes, stuffing, creamed corn, turkey and desserts from noon to 3
p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. Call 795-9844 or 297-5394 for more
information.

Speaking of Thanksgiving …

Janos Wilder holds a “Tucson Thanksgiving” class at 1 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 14. Attendees will learn how to roast a turkey using
chile-lime paste while preparing trimmings like ginger-pumpkin mousse
and chipotle-molasses sweet potatoes. $50; call 615-6100, or visit
www.janos.com to register or for
more information.

Wilder also said he’s still planning on opening a downtown eatery,
but solid plans are not yet in place.

Burger City

We were starting to think there was trouble in Burger City (47 N.
Sixth Ave.) after it closed for renovations and then didn’t reopen or
have anyone answering the phone for months. However, a press release
issued last week says the eatery will reopen soon, and there’s word
that the new Burger City 2 at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd will, too. Both
places were originally slated to be open in early September.

Food Donations Needed

The Primavera Foundation seeks donations of prepared food to be
served on Thanksgiving Day. Hot food can be dropped off on Thanksgiving
morning; cold food can be delivered the day before. Donors can find out
the dishes needed and drop-off locations by calling Jennifer Cowen at
623-5111, ext. 102, or by e-mailing volunteers@primavera.org.

Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World

The Travel Channel recently stopped by El Charro Café (311 N.
Court Ave.) to film an episode of Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre
World. Zimmern tried the carne seca and nopalitos, which were
probably a nice break from all the brains and bugs he’s forever
devouring. No word yet on when the episode will air.

This article appears in Nov 12-18, 2009.