Most of Niko Niko's recipes were learned in Eleni Fetokakis's father's kitchen just outside Athens; the rest, her husband and son invented. Cleanliness is what Eleni is most strict about. Everyone who works in the restaurant is constantly cleaning; as soon as the woman finishes mopping the floors, she starts again. At one point her husband gave up on the place, wanted to sell everything and move back to Greece. He left, but Eleni stayed, keeping the business alive and building it into what it is today: a crowded restaurant presided over by a woman who won't stop working.

Open since 1954, the premier Italian restaurant in the Northland has been owned and operated by the Cascone family for four generations.

Customers enjoy classic dishes and attentive service in a comfortable space with modern décor. Cascone family members young and old pay attention to contemporary tastes and participate in discussions to balance the restaurant's traditions with fresh ideas.

Vivace established in 1993 is known for its consistency in service and food. Serving Northern Italian Cuisine with the highest quality of ingredients.

Daniel Scordato, local restaurateur, and owner invites you to enjoy the fine dining experience Vivace has to offer. (from http://vivacetucson.com)

R23 is a remarkable little culinary and cultural oasis, tucked off an alley in a former Santa Fe Railroad building in the post-industrial Arts District, just a few blocks from Little Tokyo. The decor is by famed architect Frank Gehry and features compressed cardboard furniture.