Visit Tucson: A Triple Treat For Downtown: Penca, Owls Club And Pearly Baker

Press release from Visit Tucson:

May 28, 2021

Tucson, AZ---The historic area near Scott and Broadway in Downtown Tucson is abuzz with activity these days.  It has come alive over the past few months, as people feel more comfortable getting out and re-discovering their community. Three businesses located within one block of each other are sure to be favorite destinations.

Pearly Baker Fermentables, Tucson’s newest wine shop, is located on the southwest corner of Scott and Broadway and has in the few months since opening, become a destination for Tucson’s best selection of natural, classic and honest wines from around the world. “Our wines are free of the manipulation of hypermodern processes – they express the soil they were grown and they are made in traditional ways handed down through generations of winemakers”, said co-owner Bryan Eichorst.  The store takes its name from notable prohibitionist Pearly Baker who was the head of the Anti-Saloon League in the late 1800s.  A wine club and tasting events are planned to launch over the summer.   Eichorst is a certified Sommelier, and award-winning mixologist who also oversees the bar menu at the Owls Club, located on Scott to the south of the wine shop in Armory Park and Penca Restaurante, next door on Broadway.

The Owls Club, Tucson’s premier cocktail bar, recently reopened with a new patio, full table service  as well as a snack menu that includes olives and nuts and a selection of wood fired pizzas is coming soon.  The bar menu features an extensive whiskey selection, old world wine list, well-curated spirits collection and a modest beer program.

Penca Restaurante opened this week and for now will serve dinner only from Wednesday to Sunday from 4:30pm, taking last reservations at 9:00pm.  The bar will be open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  Penca is one of Tucson’s favorite culinary destinations. Owner Patricia Schwabe introduced Tucson to the brilliant flavors and unique ingredients of Mexico City in 2013 to great success.  The new menu is a perfect blend of Penca classics and local ingredients of the Sonoran Desert.   Penca, and the Owls Club feature wines and suggested pairings from Pearly Baker Fermentables.  For additional information visit pencarestaurante.com.

PENCA DINNER MENU FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2021

Ligeras

POZOLE CON GUAJOLOTE

Rich soup of braised turkey, hominy, radish, scallion, lime, served with salsa de chipotle, flour tortilla upon request

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