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Café con Leche at American Eat Co. (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Tucson Food Hall “American Eat Co.” Now Officially Open

Highly anticipated Tucson food hall, American Eat Co., one of a handful of Tucson food halls slated to open over the next 12 months, is officially open to the public. Café con...

Brunch at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Feasts, Views & Mimosas: 6 Fancy Sunday Brunch Buffets

Brunch is a valid excuse for day drinking, but an excuse to...

(Credit: The Agave Heritage Festival)

10th Annual Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Dinners, Seminars & More

fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContent’); Tucson’s Agave Heritage Week is back and better than ever...

Mesquite Pancakes at Coyote Pause Cafe (Credit: Claire Kaufman)

Local Foods Lookout: 10 Local Dishes Featuring Indigenous Ingredients

“Working with local and heritage products tells an important story about where...

(Credit: Insomnia Cookies on Facebook)

“Insomnia Cookies” Late-Night Cookie Delivery & Shop Now Open Downtown

Downtown Tucson has gained another late-night dining option, if you count eating...

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Features
We asked chefs: What’s your favorite taco in Tucson?
Jackie Tran | April 13, 2018
“What’s your favorite taco in Tucson?” We asked 16 Tucson chefs this question and let them answer as briefly or in as much detail as they wanted. Here are...

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- Jackie Tran | April 11, 2018
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- Jackie Tran | April 9, 2018
  “Tamarind” Indian Fusion Restaurant Now Open Near Foothills Mall
- Jackie Tran | April 5, 2018
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Foodie News
“Cobra Arcade Bar” to open downtown Tucson location
Jackie Tran | April 26, 2018
At long last, Tucson will soon have its first bar arcade, or barcade. Co-owners Ariel “Ari” Bracamonte, Chuckie Duff, and restaurant group Genuine Concepts have partnered up to open Cobra...
- Jackie Tran | April 25, 2018
  Miraval executive chef Kyle Nottingham to join Commoner & Co., Prep & Pastry team
- Jackie Tran | April 24, 2018
  “Opa Greek Cuisine & Fun” on Campbell closed; American Eat Co. location still open
- Jackie Tran | April 21, 2018
  Rocco’s, Chef Alisah’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ air dates announced
- Jackie Tran | April 20, 2018
  Newcomer “Ren Coffeehouse” now open at St. Philip’s Plaza
Guides
Listicles & Roundups
- Claire Kaufman | April 4, 2018
  Good for the Planet: 8 Sustainable Tucson Restaurants
- Jackie Tran | March 31, 2018
  Tucson Taco Tour Master Map & Gallery: 5 Tours for 23 Tacos
- Jackie Tran | March 18, 2018
  5 Restaurants for a Primo Sloppy Joe in Tucson
- Jackie Tran | March 16, 2018
  Feasts, Views & Mimosas: 6 Fancy Sunday Brunch Buffets
- Claire Kaufman | March 7, 2018
  Local Foods Lookout: 10 Local Dishes Featuring Indigenous Ingredients
- Melissa Stihl | March 1, 2018
  Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 2018
- Jackie Tran | February 22, 2018
  It’s National Margarita Day! Here are 7 Restaurants for Margaritas in Tucson
- Jackie Tran | February 14, 2018
  Ditch the Jack & Coke. Try a craft cocktail at these 18 Tucson bars & restaurants…
- Jackie Tran | February 8, 2018
  We asked chefs: What do you enjoy most about being a chef?
- Jackie Tran | February 1, 2018
  24 Ways to Get Your Veggies On in Tucson
- Jackie Tran | January 19, 2018
  Tucson Taco Tour Part V: Central Tucson
- Jackie Tran | January 11, 2018
  25 Best Restaurants in Tucson for a Business Lunch
- Jackie Tran | December 22, 2017
  Taco Tour Part IV: Downtown Tucson (Interactive Map)
- Jackie Tran | December 12, 2017
  Taco Tour Part III: West Tucson (Interactive Map)
- Melissa Stihl | December 7, 2017
  Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair 2017
- Jackie Tran | December 1, 2017
  The Official 41 Best Salads in Tucson (2017)
- Jackie Tran | November 2, 2017
  21 Essential Tucson Restaurants to Visit This Fall/Winter
- Jackie Tran | October 26, 2017
  The Official Best Burgers in Tucson (2017)
- Adilene Ibarra | October 13, 2017
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- Jackie Tran | September 29, 2017
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Beer Buzz

First Taste of New Mexico’s “La Cumbre Brewing Co.” at Tap & Bottle Oct 13
David A. Bowers | October 6, 2017
The prize jewel from the Land of Enchantment will soon be available in Arizona. Both Tap & Bottle locations will host launch parties to celebrate Tucson’s first release of...

Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Cans Have Become a Hot Commodity
David A. Bowers | October 3, 2017
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Quizzes & Polls

POLL: Heard of Mukbang? And more importantly, should we?
Melissa Stihl | December 20, 2017

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QUIZ: Can You Guess These 15 Tucson Chefs?
Gloria Knott | July 20, 2016
Behind every great restaurant is a great chef. Here, the most obsessed local foodies keep close watch on the top Tucson chefs, including who is working where, who is changing...

QUIZ: Have You Tried These 10 Sushi Rolls?
Adam Lehrman | March 23, 2016
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Tucson Foodie 2016 Reader Survey
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Events
Celebrate King’s Day at The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
Matt Sterner | April 26, 2018
This is often referred to as the best party of the year in the Netherlands. Luckily, The Dutch Eatery & Refuge is throwing a King’s Day party of its...
- Matt Sterner | April 26, 2018
  “AZ Food & Farm Forum” at the Farm at Agritopia in Gilbert
- Matt Sterner | April 25, 2018
  Italian Wine and Pizza Dinner with Fiamme Pizza at REVEL
- Matt Sterner | April 23, 2018
  Close out Agave Heritage Week at the Agave Heritage Brunch at Maynards Market & Kitchen (MENU)
- Jackie Tran | April 20, 2018
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Ermanos' 3rd Anniversary Celebration Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar 220 N. 4th Ave.

01apr2:00 pm10:00 pmErmanos' 3rd Anniversary CelebrationTombstone Brewing Can Release2:00 pm - 10:00 pm AZ Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar

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For their third year gracing the streets of Fourth Avenue, they're featuring a special limited can release of Tombstone Brewing Company's BoomTown, which is a hazy IPA

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For their third year gracing the streets of Fourth Avenue, they’re featuring a special limited can release of Tombstone Brewing Company‘s BoomTown, which is a hazy IPA hopped with Citra and Mosaic.

To ring in another year, DJ Mother Tierra will be spinning the tunes that’ll leave your ears ringing, positively speaking.

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(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm AZ

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Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N. 4th Ave.

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Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar

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Wine Gone Wild Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Ct.

06apr6:00 pm8:00 pmWine Gone WildLions and Tigers and Wine, oh my6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AZ Reid Park Zoo

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Your ticket to the festival also includes wine samples, a commemorative wine glass, bite-size treats, a Wine Pull, animal encounters, a wine glass painting class with Creative Juice, and live

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Your ticket to the festival also includes wine samples, a commemorative wine glass, bite-size treats, a Wine Pull, animal encounters, a wine glass painting class with Creative Juice, and live music.

Tickets are limited, so it’d be best to snag them before they sell out or before prices increase on the day of the festival.

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(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AZ

Location
Reid Park Zoo
3400 Zoo Ct.

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Reid Park Zoo

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40th Annual Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Sonoita Vineyards 290 Elgin Canelo Rd.

07apr10:00 am4:00 pm40th Annual Blessing of Sonoita Vineyardsfood & wine pairings10:00 am - 4:00 pm AZ Sonoita Vineyards

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The blessing takes place at noon, but there's more going on throughout the day. For example, you'll get a healthy dose of live music, food and wine pairings, souvenir giveaways,

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The blessing takes place at noon, but there’s more going on throughout the day. For example, you’ll get a healthy dose of live music, food and wine pairings, souvenir giveaways, vineyard tours, and even rides up high in the sky inside a helicopter.

Additional food options will be available from The Steak Out and Luke’s Pizza.

Tickets are $20 per person if you purchase them beforehand, and $25 on the day of.

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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm AZ

Location
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo Rd.

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Sonoita Vineyards

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Mexican Munchies The Slaughter House 1102 W. Grant Rd.

07apr2:00 pm8:00 pmMexican MunchiesStreet Food & Music Festival2:00 pm - 8:00 pm AZ The Slaughter House

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The Slaughterhouse, which is known for its creepy haunted houses, is clearing out the gore to feature at least 20 food vendors, live music from bands and DJs, Luchador wrestling,

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The Slaughterhouse, which is known for its creepy haunted houses, is clearing out the gore to feature at least 20 food vendors, live music from bands and DJs, Luchador wrestling, a taco eating competition, micheladas, a Modelo Especial Beer Garden, and more.

General admission tickets are $15 per person, $20 on the day of the event, and $55 per person if you’d like the VIP experience.

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(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm AZ

Location
The Slaughter House
1102 W. Grant Rd.

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Chef Curtis Wright grew up cooking and hunting with his family. Venison, quail, rabbit, elk, and javelina were normal parts of his diet. Wright obtained his first restaurant job...
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