Cookies for a Cause
I never thought Hugh Jackman and cookies had much in common, outside
of the fact that both are described as “delicious.” But that was before
a press release arrived to announce that Pepperidge Farm is auctioning
off a Jackman-autographed case of Aussie-style Tim Tam cookies to raise
money for Feeding America, a hunger-relief charity. Bidding takes place
at www.ebay.com/timtam through
Wednesday, May 13.
Chicken Soup for Charity
Pastiche Modern Eatery (3025 N. Campbell Ave.; 325-3333) has found a
way to fill many stomachs with one bowl of soup. Pastiche is donating
$2 from the purchase of every bowl of chicken soup—and $1 from
each cup—to the Tucson Community Food Bank, which has been
saddled with increasing demands since the economy tanked.
Backyard BBQ
Grab a bib and a handful of napkins, and head down to a fundraiser
for the Cascade Foundation of Southern Arizona from 4 to 7 p.m.,
Saturday, May 9, at The Hut (305 N. Fourth Ave.). Blue Banjo BBQ and
Catering will man the grills, while Chili’s and No Parking Zone keep
things hopping with live music. $15 per meal; 529-0596; www.cascadefoundationaz.org.
Happy Mother’s Day
Specials abound all over town for Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May 10.
Reservations are recommended.
Acacia at St. Philip’s (4340 N. Campbell Ave.; 232-0101) has
a champagne buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Blue Willow (2616
N. Campbell Ave.; 327-7577) has quiche, fruit and a mimosa or juice for
$13.95. Cibaria Cucina Italiana (12985 N. Oracle Road; 825-2900)
serves a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $22.95 adults; $15.95
ages 6 to 12; and free for those younger than 6. The Cup
Café in Hotel Congress (311 E. Congress St.; 622-8848)
serves three courses from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $20. El Parador (2744 E. Broadway Blvd.; 881-2744) has an 80-item brunch buffet. $22.95
adults; $11.95 age 5 to 10. The Garden Café inside the
Tucson Botanical Gardens (2150 N. Alvernon Way; 326-9686) serves brunch
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $19.95 adults; $9.95 kids. Maynards Market
and Kitchen (400 N. Toole Ave., 545-0577) has a buffet that’s $25
for adults; $8 for ages 6 to 12; and free for those younger than 6. The
Sonoran Ballroom at Westward Look Resort (245 E. Ina Road;
297-1151) has an expansive buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $47 per
person.
This article appears in May 7-13, 2009.