Tucson's opened in 1990 to bring the flavors of the Great Southwest to Pinellas County and was one of the early large independent restaurants on Ulmerton Road.Developed by Les Rubin during the restaurant evolution, it entertained guests as a party place, a micro brewery, and now a warm Southwest restaurant with an intense focus on “made from scratch” food quality.
Mr. Earp, by age 20, had worked in the restaurant business and had already held every full-service hourly position including head line cook and wine steward. He worked through school and graduated with a BS from the University of the State of New York while also serving in the Navy. In 1983, after receiving an Honorable Discharge, Mr. Earp continued in restaurant management.
He met his future wife at Epcot Center while he was working for a French company in the 1980's and they eventually married in Paris in 1990. Having a background with Walt Disney and speaking the French language, Mr. Earp went on to work for Euro Disney as a construction coordinator a year prior to its opening and then went into Operations as an Area Supervisor.
In 1994, the Earps returned to the United States and Mr. Earp worked with several high profile companies which included: Charlie's Steakhouse, Rainforest Cafe, Landry's. At Landry's Mr. Earp advanced to Director of Operations. These experiences took him as far south as Miami, as far north as Chicago, and as far west as Texas.
Early in 2006, David Earp took over the company as President with a strong focus on brand development. Now, owner of Tucson's Southwest Grill, he brings three decades of restaurant operations and experience to Tucson's.
. The vision... Develop a regionally distinguished restaurant using classical dishes to celebrate the rich, bold flavors of the Southwest in a fun warm atmosphere with great service and value
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