Steakhouse closes for remodel, remake
A Steak in the Neighborhood downtown closed last weekend "for a remodel," according to a prerecorded message on the business's phone lines.
But a note posted Sunday on its Facebook page says the closing is in anticipation of launching a new concept for the space at 135 E. Congress St.
"We are working on a new concept, so keep an eye on this page for more information," it reported early Sunday morning.
Owner Luke Cusack could not be reached for comment. A woman who answered the phone at Cusack's business office would not say what was planned for the restaurant beyond confirming it had closed.
Cusack opened A Steak in the Neighborhood in December 2009. He also owns the night clubs Sapphire at 61 E. Congress St.; Zen Rock, 121 E. Congress St.; and Lindy's at Redline Sports Grill & RPM Nightclub, 445 W. Wetmore Road.
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El Saguarito to open in new location
El Saguarito Mexican Food is hosting a grand opening fiesta at its new location, 1763 E. Prince Road, on Saturday.
Here's the lineup:
• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.: car show.
• 10 a.m.: Tortilla-making demonstration, with free hot tortillas and toppings (honey, butter, salsa, and so on).
• 11 a.m.: Napolito (prickly pear cactus) demonstration and tasting.
• Noon: Chile torito (yellow hot pepper stuffed with cheese and wrapped in turkey bacon) Contestants need to sign up before the event starts.
• 1 p.m.: Sign twirling contest.
• There will be music, face painting, and a vendor fair will take place throughout the free event.
The family-owned restaurant actually opened in the former Pizzazz! Pizza Bistro last March.
Owned by Albert and Blanca Vasquez and children Jacqueline, Albert Jr. and Emilio, the restaurant first opened at West Orange Grove and North Oracle roads in 1989.
Four years later, it moved to much larger digs on Oracle at Ina Road.
Self-described as "The Healthy Mexican Food Alternative," the restaurant also branched out into concessions along with catering services.
It was most recently near the University of Arizona at 1035 E. Mabel St.
Paradise Bakery cafe opens Tuesday
Paradise Bakery & Café plans to open to the public at 6 a.m. on Tuesday at The Corner, a shopping center at North Oracle and West Wetmore roads that will be the future home of Nordstrom Rack.
The cafe is the first of several that Traditional Bakery Inc., a Springfield, Mo.-based franchisee of Paradise Bakery's owner, Panera Bread, plans to open in Tucson.
A location near the UA is owned by a Phoenix-based franchise.
The new Paradise Bakery & Café is located at 4362 N. Oracle Road. For more information, call 888-0940.
Seen in passing ...
• Three and a Half Brothers Cafe has opened in what once housed the Sanchez Burrito Co. building at 2530 N. First Ave. According to one reader who wrote in, the cafe serves awesome burgers and a breakfast special for under three bucks, and it plays "Gilligan's Island" reruns on the tube.
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