Easter Brunch at Cup Cafe
To make up for missing last year s Easter holiday, Hotel Congress Cup Cafe is teaming up with Maynards Market to bring you a brunch so delicious it will resurrect your tastebuds. Chef Brian Smith and Executive Chef Carlos Mendoza have developed a spectacular prix-fixe menu featuring entrées like braised short ribs, Dungeness crab quiche, ricotta gnocchi with chicken and butternut squash, and chocolate Dutch baby pancakes. Starters and desserts are also included. Easter brunch will be served at Cup Cafe, starting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. The prix fixe menu is priced at $55 for adults and $25 for children. Hotel Congress strongly recommends making reservations before Easter Sunday. For more information or to make reservations, check out hotelcongress.com/dining. 311 E. Congress St.
As the nationâs restaurant and service industry continues to face challenges nearly one year into the pandemic, local restaurateurs are adapting their business models and shrinking their footprint to better serve COVID-minded customers.
Commercial real estate brokers are already seeing a demand for new development with drive-thrus and larger patio space, according to Tucson Realty and Trust Co. retail specialist Frank Arrotta. Other business owners are repurposing former restaurant space into fast-casual concepts focused on customer service with minimal contact, he said.Â
âThe footprint is smaller now in those four walls, meaning thereâs very little dining space inside if any,â Arrotta said. âMy clients are looking to make it easier for their customers to walk in to get take-out or pull up to a drive-thru window.â