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Phoenix-based ‘Barrio Queen’ to open its first Tucson location
The popular Phoenix restaurant group, Barrio Queen, is officially opening a Tucson location in the Two Oracle plaza at…
Meatless Monday: Spicy Fricken Sandwich at Substance Diner
By popular request, Tucson Foodie has started a series of vegan meals on Mondays. Look out for our meat-free…
‘Zio Peppe’ is opening for takeout & delivery on Monday, May 10
Local chefs, Devon Sanner and Mat Cable, have officially announced the opening of what they’re describing as their “culinary…
Pep’s Place: A virtual restaurant concept inside Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
It’s not necessarily a locally-owned restaurant, but the city of Tucson is now one of the select cities participating…
Tap & Bottle reopens its downtown taproom on Sixth Avenue
After a little more than a year of not being able to drink in-house, Tap & Bottle has reopened…
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company’s downtown taproom has officially reopened
It’s been a while — just over a year, actually, — that beer lovers of Tucson and from afar…
‘Tuk Tuk Thai’ to open its Oro Valley location on Saturday, May 8
Back in March 2020, Tuk Tuk Thai – Thai Street Food announced that it had plans to open a…
Cinco De Mayo 2021: Margarita & Michelada specials, free giveaways & fiestas
Cinco De Mayo has squeezed itself smack dab in the middle of the week this year. The holiday is sometimes…
Taco Tuesday in Tucson: Tortillas By Che West & Pops Hot Chicken collaboration
“Taco Tuesday in Tucson” is a column where we explore the unique tacos stands throughout Tucson… on Tuesdays. When local…
Nine On The Line
Nine on the Line: Emily Dillport from the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Florida native Emily Dillport began her career with the Ritz-Carlton 12 years ago. Before moving to Arizona, she worked for their…
Nine on the Line: Dominique Stoller from HUB Ice Cream Factory
Dominique Stoller began her kitchen career fateful Valentine’s Day. While Stoller was working in a front-of-house position at Tavolino Ristorante Italiano,…
Nine on the Line: Chef Mateo Otero from Rollies Mexican Patio
A Tucson native, Mateo Otero began his culinary career at the University of Arizona at the age of 14. Influenced…
Nine on the Line: Chef “La Fufi” Fulvia Steffenone from Caffe Milano
Although chef “La Fufi” Fulvia Steffenone has only been in Tucson for five years, her culinary roots run deep…
Nine on the Line: Chef Adrian Castillo from Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
Chef Adrian Castillo began his culinary career at the Art Institute of Tucson while washing dishes at Lodge on…
Nine on the Line: Chef Ivor Cryderman
Ivor Cryderman was raised in the kitchen alongside his chef father. With the love of cuisine instilled young, he…
Nine on the Line: Chef John “JP” Pratt from Tohono Chul Garden Bistro
Tohono Chul Garden Bistro executive chef John “JP” Pratt started his culinary career via classes with Ms. Krinke during…
Nine on the Line: Chef Curtis Wright of Time Market
Chef Curtis Wright grew up cooking and hunting with his family. Venison, quail, rabbit, elk, and javelina were normal…
Nine on the Line: Chef Steven Schultz of Wild Garlic Grill
Wild Garlic Grill executive chef Steven Schultz’ fine-dining background stretches back for decades. Schultz earned his Advanced Diploma Ecole De…
