Ex-UA football star indicted for theft, damage at closed Tucson restaurant

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker turned Tucson restaurant owner, Max Zendejas, was indicted in Pima County Superior Court on damage and theft charges related to his recently closed UA area restaurant.

Seen and heard

Hip-hop artist Big Boi went local with his dinner choice Monday night, before his show at the Rialto Theatre.

Couple brings home a bit of down under

After years spent living halfway around the world, Sally Shamrell-Murphy and her husband, Glenn Murphy, are getting back into the swing of things in Tucson.

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Sally Shamrell and Glenn Murphy, left, shown with contractor Eric Klemmer, are renovating the former site of Rhino Pub, 1118 E. Sixth St., and plan to reopen it as Aussie Cantina.

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Glenn Murphy and Sally Shamrell shop at Gerson's Used Building Materials for metals and other decorative items for their restaurant, Aussie Cantina, which will have a "shed-chic" look with patio seating.

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Contractor Rex Goodman, left, and Aussie Cantina operating partner Ralph Avella sort through scrap wood in preparation of the restaurant, which is set to open in August as University of Arizona students return to campus.

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Sally Shamrell

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Glenn Murphy

Neo Malaysian Kitchen puts food first

Neo Malaysian Kitchen has lemak.

Neo Malaysian Kitchen puts food first

Lemak shrimp with turmeric, lemon grass, chili and coconut cream is a colorful, flavorful dish at Neo Malaysian Kitchen.

Neo Malaysian Kitchen puts food first

Neo Malaysian Kitchen is a blend of Neo Melaka, which once occupied the River Road spot where Om Modern Kitchen is, and the east-side Seri Melaka.

Sunday is last day for Tucson Brio Tuscan Grille

Tucson Mall Italian restaurant calling it quits.

At La Cocina, things are really cookin' now

Grill man Kyle Araishi serves up some late-night tacos with the help of Miss Lana Rebel as she covers "beer girl" duties. Rebel also performs at the nightspot/restaurant venue.