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Breaking the Code
What to wear
Dressy: Fancy. Dress to impress.
High casual: Polish up. Polo shirt and khakis are OK.
Tucson casual: Just about anything goes. Shirts and shoes, of course.
Smoking
By ordinance, smoking is restricted inside restaurants within the Tucson city limits.
Accessibility
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that restaurant dining areas and 5 percent of fixed table be accessible. For information on specific accommodations, contact the restaurant. For information on public accommodation requirements, call 1-800-949-4232.
What you'll pay
Price-range estimates are for dinner for two. Drinks, tax and tip are not included.
¢ = Cheap! About $10
$ = $10-$20
$$ = $20-$30
$$$ = $30-$40
$$$$ = above $40

Caliente

» Restaurants

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.05.2006
A rotating list of some of the area's popular restaurants. Most include staff impressions or a summary of a review by the Star's critics.
Breakfast and Coffeehouses
Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea — 1730 E. Speedway. Relaxed, noncorporate atmosphere with a wide selection of pastries, some tasty sandwiches and, of course, coffees and teas. Locally owned, this is a coffeehouse done right. Tucson casual. Smoking on patio. 795-0338.
Biscuits Country Café — 7002 E. Broadway. This charming café serves delicious omelets and killer burgers. No checks. Tucson casual. Smoke-free. 290-2556.
Ground Floor — 7878 E. Wrightstown Road, at North Pantano Road. An East Side coffeehouse with top-notch coffee and tasty pastries. The soup's also worth sampling. Tucson casual. Smoking on patio. 722-7900.
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters — 2458 N. Campbell Ave., north of East Grant Road. The small café is an island of calm, despite the caffeine-laden beverages. Coffee, tea, savory scones and luscious pastries are available. Tucson casual. Smoking on patio. 320-5203.
Special settings
Café Terra Cotta — 3500 E. Sunrise Drive, east of North Campbell Avenue. Unusual and creative Southwest cuisine. Outdoor dining. Reservations recommended. High casual. Smoking on the patio. 577-8100.
The Gold Room at the Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road, east of North Oracle Road. The menu offers classic choices, along with nouvelle ones. Atmosphere is quiet and upscale with eye-catching city views. High casual. Smoking allowed on patio. 297-1151.
Read Star reviews at the new StarNet Restaurant Guide at: www.azstarnet.com/restaurants
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