.. has just been released. The guide rates 1,516 restaurants in 45 U.S. cities on a 30-point scale (20 to 25 points is "very good to excellent," 26 to 30 points is "extraordinary to perfection." Here's how Zagat shakes out Tucson's best:
27 POINTS:
Vivace (Italian)
Cafe Poca Cosa (Mexican)
Janos (Southwestern)
26 POINTS:
Le Rendez-Vous (French)
Ventana Room (American)
Feast (Eclectic)
Grill at Hacienda del Sol (American)
25 POINTS:
Acacia (American)
The Dish (American)
Tavolino (Italian)
Zagat also offers this list of "noteworthy" restaurants: Arizona Inn, Beyond Bread, Bluefin, El Charro, Fleming's, J BAR, Miguel's, Neo of Melaka, Primo, and Wildflower.