#1722 - The Hut, Tucson, AZ - 3/24/2012

The Hut is really more of rock club than a tiki bar, and the vibe is less exotic than college beach party. But it does the college beach party well, with a large patio and filling an airy, old metal fabrication plant which once turned out bomb casings for World War II with tiki mugs, a raffia-topped bar, and various tropical themed trappings.  But what dominates the place from the moment you see it is the 42 foot Moai head that now serves as the entrance -- the largest replica of the Easter Island figures in north America.

In 2009 the Moai, constructed in 1969 and weighing in at a reported 55,000 lbs, was rescued from Magic Carpet Golf, and relocated with considerable effort and tens of thousands of dollars of donations.  (The Hut owners and other supporters used the slogan "Keep Tucson uniquey, save the tiki.") 

The Hut also has a special connection to Seattle Mariner fans like myself.  The M's current closer, Tom Willemsen, worked there as a bartender after leaving baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers, and before hooking up with Mariners management to try and get back into the game.


The drinks are hit and miss and the Hut does not serve food, but it's a fun place and fits in great with Tucson's undeniably uniquey vibe.

305 N 4th Ave. (8th St.), Tucson, AZ 85705 - (520) 623-3200
Est. 2001

Web site: huttucson.com - facebook
Best reviews: metromix - critiki - tucsoncitizen  - yelp - tiki central - espn - urbanspoon - tucsoncitizen - tucsonazrealestateblog

#1721 - Mr. Head's, Tucson, AZ - 3/23/2012

 A funky bar and art gallery that fits perfectly into Tucson's 4th Avenue scene.  Mr. Head's has a nice, large patio with live bands and karaoke where singers can get booed and gong'd off.

513 N 4th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85705 - (520) 792-2710     
Est. Dec. 2010
Web site: facebook
Best reviews: tucsonweekly - tucsonweekly - metromix - tusconnightout - yelp

#1720 - Delectables, Tucson, AZ - 3/23/2012

Nice Italian and American dishes with very friendly service and a comfortable, artsy vibe (in an old Harley Davidson showroom).

533 N 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705 - (520) 884-9289        
Est. 1979 - Building constructed: 1945

delectables.com - tucsonweekly - urbanspoon - yelp

#1719 - Taggia (Firesky Resort), Scottsdale, AZ - 3/22/2012

Cocktails and authentic Italian food on the poolside patio of the swanky Firesky resort.

4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - (480) 424-6095
taggiascottsdale.com - urbanspoon - phoenixmag - azcentral - yelp

#1718 - Flicka's Baja Cantina, Scottsdale, AZ - 3/22/2012

2003 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 - (480) 945-3618
Est. June 1997

flickascantina.com - facebook - azcentral - yelp

#1717 - Village Tavern, Scottsdale, AZ - 3/22/2012

8787 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 - (480) 951-6445
villagetavern.com - facebook - urbanspoon - yelp - azcentral - gayot

#716 - The Social Tap, Scottsdale, AZ - 3/17/2012

7318 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - (480) 947-4202
facebook - yelp