Lodge on the Desert reopens restaurant with new chef

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TUCSON- Jacque Cruce, General Manger, has announced the reopening of the restaurant at the newly expanded Lodge on the Desert beginning with dinner on Friday, November 20. The restaurant, which has been serving breakfast to hotel guests for the past several weeks, will introduce lunch service on Monday, November 30.

This announcement coincides with the hiring of Ryan Clark as Chef. Most recently Clark was Sous Chef at The Dish Bistro. Earlier this year Clark was a finalist in the Tucson Meet Yourself Iron Chef competition. Additionally, Clark has worked at Canyon Ranch and Fuego in Tucson as well as Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley, AZ.

According to Cruce, "Chef Clark's farm to table concept and slow food motive is a perfect complement to the casual elegance of Lodge on the Desert."

Lodge on the Desert's new restaurant hours are Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Lunch (beginning November 30): 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The adjoining bar has a daily Happy Hour (times vary) featuring seasonal draft beer and drink specials.

For Thanksgiving, a specially prepared ala carte menu featuring Herb Brine Roasted Turkey will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.