We just got off the phone with Tyler Fenton, the owner of the new Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink that’s going in at the old Reilly Funeral Home at 102 E. Pennington St.
Fenton, who was on his way out of town and didn’t have much time to talk, says the restaurant will be centered around artisan pizzas, but will also serve fresh-baked sandwiches and homemade pasta. It will also have a bar and lounge component.
Fenton says the interior design is being handled by the same people who designed HUB Restaurant and Creamery and Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails. He also said there will be an emphasis on maintaining the historic feel of the building, which was built in 1908.
An opening date has not been set. We’ll have more after we meet with Fenton when he gets back into town.
This article appears in Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2011.
I had the chance to talk to Mr. Fenton earlier this year. He knows his food and always conducts himself in an extremely professional manner. Can’t wait for his restaurant to open!
Will the historic hearses observed on the property 10 years ago be preserved? I absolutely hope so.
This sounds like an excellent addition to downtown, just what we need! The Reilly building has great potential for an exciting design, and that firm seems to be on a hot streak! I respect Mr. Fenton for taking part in the revitalization of downtown. Can’t wait to try out Mr. Fenton’s menu!
Exciting news!!!! Have had the pleasure of consumming many delicious receipes from Chef Tyler and that combined with his vision of a revitalized downtown location is great for Tucson!!
Nice AstroTurf from the Fenton clan