Dinner at Studio Janos allows you to choose one of two menus; either an inspiring experience steeped in the gastronomic heritage of the Sonoran Desert or curated selections of the favorite items from Janos Restaurant over its long run in Tucson.
Your dinner at Studio Janos is the culmination of Janos’ lifetime of learning as a Chef. This culinary journey will be a progression of multiple small courses, each its own expression of specific heritage ingredients, flavors, and techniques. Get ready for a convivial night of celebrating, tasting, and dining with great conversation.
Our Sample Menus 2025
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From the Vault
Janos Favorites MenuPASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Mushrooms Duxelle, Toasted Baguette, Roasted Bone Marrow
Crab, Cucumber, Lemon, Watermelon, Tomato Broth
DINNER
— Ahi Takashimi —
#1 Sashimi Grade Ahi, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad, Furikake, Kobayaki Sauce— Lobster, Mango, Chapagne Sauce —
Honey Minted Carrot Mousse— Porcini Mushroom Madeira Bisque —
In Puff Pastry Dome—Green Tea Smoked Duck —
Cinnamon Spiced Pears, Baby Bok Choy— 8 Hour Braised Short Ribs —
Candied Kumquats, Sauce from the Braising Juices, the Truth About Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts— Dark Chocolate Jalapeño Sundae —
Hot Fudge, Candied Pecans, Chantilly Cream$3,200 + 8.7% tax + $550 service for up to 12 guests
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BOCADITOS
—Fiore Di Capra Goat Cheese + Kumquat Marmalade —
—Cochinita Pibil Tamalito with Achiote Citronette —
DINNER
— Hamachi Tostada —
Spicy Midnight Black Bean Puree, Shaved Cucumber, Avocado, Candied Jalapeños, Mango Puree, Passion Fruit Bath— Pan-Seared Striped Bass + Green Corn Tamale Pie —
Magdalena Big Cheese Squash Sauce, Lemon Brown Butter, Salsa Macha— Sweet Corn, Smoked Poblano, Mushroom Bisque —
—Spicy Lamb’s Tongue Taco —
Chiles Rajas, Slaw, Chiltepin Salsa— Pan-Roasted New York Strip + Chorizo Chilaquiles —
Spicy/Sweet Recado, NS/S Mole, Cholla Bud Salsa Verde— Oaxacan Bread Pudding —
Rum Raisin Ice Cream, Mezcal Hard Sauce$2,500 + 8.7% tax + $550 service for up to 12 guests
Private Dinner Options & Details
Janos Favorites: This is our best of the best. We’ve searched through our vaults of through the thousands of menu items we’ve created for Janos Restaurant over the years and culled our very favorites. These are our top hits, our very favorite dishes ever.
Heritage Foods: Take a deep dive into the heritage foods, iconic flavors, and history of our region as a point of departure for creating exciting, modern dishes. See why Tucson received the designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Wine with your Dinner: We do not have a liquor license and guests are encouraged to bring their own wine and spirits for their dinner. Janos will help pair wines with your special meal. If you like, we work with Jen and Tom at the Rum Runner to select the appropriate wines for each course we’re serving. They’ll be happy to guide you to the appropriate choices.
All private dinners consist of light passed hors d’ oeuvres followed by a 6 course meal at our custom built table.
Janos will cook and plate dinner in front of you and will describe each course.
Each guest will receive a custom printed menu.
Dinners are staffed by our highly trained staff of personable, professional servers.
Varietal specific glassware is used for wine service.
Private dinners with up to twelve friends, family, or business associates are priced at $2,500.00 for the Heritage Foods menu and the Janos Favorites menu is $3200.00 plus 8.7% tax and $550 service charge, payable in advance.
Parking is limited and quite restricted around Studio Janos. We suggest guests take public transportation, UBER or LYFT.
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