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Community rallies to save brand-new El Taco Rústico
Times are dire for small businesses and local restaurants are desperately struggling to survive. Mestizo’s, a brand-new brick-and-mortar eatery…
VIDEO: Tucson chefs video delivers heartfelt, urgent message
A group of chefs, spearheaded by The Parish’s Travis Gary Peters’ Facebook post and…
Guide to Mexican Food Delivery in Tucson
With a state order urging Arizona citizens to “stay home” in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, delivery has…
COVID-19 Updates from the Community Food Bank
You’ve seen the empty grocery store shelves. You’ve seen how many of our neighbors are suddenly out of work,…
Restaurant fundraising campaigns to help compensate laid-off employees
During this unprecedented time in modern history facing a novel coronavirus, many people are wondering what they can do…
Is takeout & delivery safe? This Serious Eats article breaks it down
It’s the question that’s on many of our minds. With a nationwide shutdown of most dining establishments – except for…
Guide to Tucson Takeout & Delivery Options (Updated April 3)
While Tucson hunkers down in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, restaurants have been forced to…
Mayor Regina Romero mandates closure of “places where people congregate”
On Tuesday, March 17, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued the following statement via Twitter: I have decided…
Grim reality as restaurant business drops in face of COVID-19, forcing closures, shift to take-out only
UPDATE: As of 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, the city has mandated the closure of “places where people…
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 from Ten55 Brewing and Sausage House
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…
