THE FRENCH LOAF: 5350 E. Broadway 750-0122, 6878 E. Sunrise 577-2103, 4811 E. Grant 323-5623, Tucson
WILDFLOWER:Offering one of the Southwest´s finest dining experiences, Wildflower raised the culinary bar of excellence when it opened in Tucson in 1998. As the original Fox Restaurant Concept, Wildflower continues to set the standard for innovative New American Cuisine featuring updated American classics with European and Asian influences. The menu changes often to take advantage of the freshest seasonal ingredients available. www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com/wildflower.html
LE BISTRO-Savor Le Bistro's wonderful, moderately priced, innovative French and European cuisine. Enjoy lunch, dinner or dessert amidst twinkling lights set in lush fishtail palms, etched glass mirrors, lace curtains and sateen striped tablecloths. www.lebistrotucson.com
DELECTABLES-Delectables is one of those places that is perfect to bring a book as your dining companion. www.delectables.com
PASTICHE-Pastiche's menu offers eclectic American-based cuisine with influences from all over the world. The menu changes frequently to accommodate guests' tastes and preferences, as well as to benefit from the finest seasonal opportunities. Daily specials also draw on the availability of fresh fish, local produce and specialty meats, including Certified Angus Beef®. www.pasticheme.com
BEYOND BREAD-what could be better than freshly baked turkey, made on site, stacked high between wonderful fresh handmade bread topped with a score of delicious condiments? www.beyondbread.com
ECLECTIC CAFE-Our mission is to provide you with gracious hospitality and a clean, contemporary ambience. We offer unsurpassed food, we pride ourselves in uniquely prepared menu specialties with a carefree desert spirit. www.eclectic-cafe.com
ATHENS ON FOURTH-"Athens Greek Restaurant is a small, intimate bistro situated on the corner of 4th Avenue and 6th Street. Pictures of Athens and the Greek Islands adorn the walls, illuminated by candles on the tables. The menu features typical Greek Cuisine, including spanakopita, gyros, lamb, and several different pasta dishes, in large and savory portions. For dessert, Athens boasts a heavenly BakLava, drizzled with honey. This quite restaurant is popular among Tucsonans, and weekend reservations are recommended." www.athensonfourth.com
SOUTHWESTERN
CAFE TERRA COTTA:What image of innovative regional flavor did I want to accomplish at Terra Cotta? First, it would be based on the fundamental ingredients native to the American Southwest and northern Mexico - chiles, corn, tomatoes, squash, and beans. Second, it would reach deeper into Mexico, especially to the Yucatan, central Mexico, and Oaxaca, where the sauces are more robust, complex, and balanced. Third, it would combine classical French contemporary cooking techniques and presentation styles with an emphasis on absolutely fresh ingredients. 3500 E. Sunrise, Tucson 577-8100 www.cafeterracotta.com
JONATHAN'S CORK:Jonathan's Cork is a longtime Tucson favorite featuring Buffalo, Ostrich, Fresh Fish, Seafood, Game Meats and Angus Beef with a Southwestern flair. 6320 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson 296-1631 www.jonathanscork.com
