Zona 78: Best pizza in Tucson
A budget-friendly taste of Tuscany
Posted Feb 16, 2010
Elsa Cook
TucsonSentinel.com

I have discovered my new favorite pizza, the artisan pizza at Zona 78. I don’t know if it’s the local, organic produce, their own Zona-made mozzarella cheese or the perfectly crisp/chewy crust fired in a huge stone oven, but I can’t get enough of it.

Zona 78’s menu reflects the artistry and brilliance of both Chef/Owner Ramiro Scavo and Pastry Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Their stellar creations are lovingly made with great passion and detail. I adore their liberal use of the freshest herbs and produce.
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At Zona 78’s midday happy hour, you can get a Dog Fish Head for cheaper than a glass of iced tea. If this image doesn’t disgust you, that means you’re a beer snob. And if you’re a beer snob, this is the place to binge.

The deals: The mid-range Italian bistro on River Road (the Tanque Verde location offers the same happy hour) serves a number of $2 microbrews from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In addition to the aforementioned Dog Fish Head IPA, you can get Fat Tire, Nimbus Blonde, Moretti Birra, 8th Street Ale and more on tap.

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