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Staff and assorted local meat at the University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory (Credit: Jackie Tran)

It's a local meat market: the University of Arizona Meat Sciences Lab

By Samantha Colaianni

A farm – and one of the best sources of local meat – is hidden in plain sight in the middle of Tucson. The University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory...

(Flickr/chpaquette)

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Poutine from the Zany Beaver (Credit: Jackie Tran)

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Shrimp Dumplings and Pork Steamed Buns at China Pasta House (Credit: Jackie Tran)

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Soup Noodles with Saozi at Zing Zing's (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Zing Zing’s joins the hot pot of authentic Chinese cuisine off Sixth Street

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Features
Quality local meat hidden in plain sight at University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory
Samantha Colaianni | July 18, 2018
A farm – and one of the best sources of local meat – is hidden in plain sight in the middle of Tucson. The University of Arizona Food Products...

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- Jackie Tran | July 11, 2018
  Celebrate 26 Years of Ghini’s French Caffe with these 10 French classics (SLIDESHOW)
- Jackie Tran | July 11, 2018
  Next Level Chinese Cuisine: Navigating the Secret Sichuan Menus of Tucson
- Samantha Colaianni | July 10, 2018
  Your guide to 7 local Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs
Foodie News
“Ten55 Brewing and Sausage House” to open downtown mid-August
Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
Ten55 Brewing Company’s original taproom permanently closed, but never fear — the brewery is still alive and reincarnating as Ten55 Brewing and Sausage House downtown. Note the “Sausage House” part...
- Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
  Zivaz Mexican Bistro closes after 12 years in business
- Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
  Even Stevens Sandwiches locked out of downtown space
- Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
  Now Open: Iron John’s Brewing Company tasting room on Congress
- Jackie Tran | July 17, 2018
  Cans Deli on Fourth Ave revamps menu with eccentric items & expanded vegan options
Guides
Listicles & Roundups
- Jackie Tran | July 17, 2018
  Four 100% vegan restaurants in Tucson (plus two mostly-vegan)
- Jackie Tran | July 11, 2018
  Next Level Chinese Cuisine: Navigating the Secret Sichuan Menus of Tucson
- Samantha Colaianni | July 10, 2018
  Your guide to 7 local Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs
- Adilene Ibarra | June 29, 2018
  11 Picks for Poutine, Cheese Curds & Loaded Tots
- Meredith O'Neil | June 26, 2018
  11 picks for cyclist-friendly restaurants & cafes in Tucson
- Samantha Colaianni | June 20, 2018
  Hungry in Rita Ranch? Here are 9 Vail & Rita Ranch restaurants to try
- Adilene Ibarra | June 15, 2018
  Looking for lobster? Here are 13 shell-less lobster dishes to try in Tucson
- Melissa Stihl | May 30, 2018
  The 25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants in Tucson
- Adilene Ibarra | May 23, 2018
  22 Iconic Tucson Restaurants Over 25 Years Old: Part II
- Jackie Tran | May 4, 2018
  11 New Spring & Summer Menus to Eat Your Way Through
- Mike Gerrard | April 27, 2018
  26 Tucson Bars & Restaurants Regularly Featuring Live Music
- 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?

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- July 18, 2018
  “Ten55 Brewing and Sausage House” to open downtown mid-August
- July 18, 2018
  Zivaz Mexican Bistro closes after 12 years in business
- July 18, 2018
  Even Stevens Sandwiches locked out of downtown space
- July 18, 2018
  Now Open: Iron John’s Brewing Company tasting room on Congress
- July 18, 2018
  Quality local meat hidden in plain sight at University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory
- July 17, 2018
  Four 100% vegan restaurants in Tucson (plus two mostly-vegan)
- July 17, 2018
  Cans Deli on Fourth Ave revamps menu with eccentric items & expanded vegan options
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
Bartering won’t be mainstream any time soon, but one local commodity is gold among craft beer fans across Tucson and beyond: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company cans. (Full ones, that...
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
If you read our recent sushi roll roundup, 10 Sushi Rolls You Gotta Try In Tucson, this quiz is here to aid you in quickly determining which of the rolls you’ve...

Tucson Foodie 2016 Reader Survey
Tucson Foodie | March 6, 2016
Your answers to our 2016 Reader Survey will help us out tremendously. Everyone that takes the survey and provides us with their email address will be entered to win...

Events
Four-course Italian wine dinner at both Harvest locations (MENU)
Matt Sterner | July 16, 2018
Harvest Restaurant is hosting a four-course summer wine dinner at its River location from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, and from 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday,...
- Matt Sterner | July 13, 2018
  Say your final farewell to Ten Fifty-Five Brewing’s original taproom
- Matt Sterner | July 12, 2018
  One Year Anniversary Celebration at Tap & Bottle North
- Matt Sterner | July 12, 2018
  Local blogger “The Classy Alcoholic” joins Dillinger Brewing for a “Classy Fiesta”
- Matt Sterner | July 11, 2018
  Southern Spain Wine Dinner at Maynards Market & Kitchen (MENU)
Events Calendar
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july, 2018
Dog Days of Summer Café Botanica 2150 N. Alvernon Way

01jun7:30 am30sep(sep 30)4:30 pmDog Days of SummerNew menus for you & your dog(june 1) 7:30 am - (september 30) 4:30 pm AZ Café Botanica

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In order to dine at Café Botanica, you must pay the Tucson Botanical Gardens' admission or be a current member. If your dog's itching to get out of the house and

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In order to dine at Café Botanica, you must pay the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ admission or be a current member.

If your dog’s itching to get out of the house and try their special menu, you can bring your pooch in for $3 a day and $10 for any additional dog.

Daily admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children, and anyone under three years old is free. Members can also get in for free.

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June 1 (Friday) 7:30 am - September 30 (Sunday) 4:30 pm AZ

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Café Botanica
2150 N. Alvernon Way

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Café Botanica

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Dinner with Chefs & Celebs PY Steakhouse 5655 W. Valencia Rd.

01jul5:30 pm8:30 pmDinner with Chefs & CelebsFeaturing NFL Star A.Q. Shipley5:30 pm - 8:30 pm PY Steakhouse

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A.Q. Shipley from the Arizona Cardinals is bringing his culinary talents on July 1. Seats are $65 per person, and reservations can be made by calling (520) 324-9350. The

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A.Q. Shipley from the Arizona Cardinals is bringing his culinary talents on July 1.

Seats are $65 per person, and reservations can be made by calling (520) 324-9350.

The chefs will work to create a multi-course dinner with paired wines and a specialty cocktail, and the menus feature Arizona-grown products from over 30 of Casino Del Sol’s local partnerships.

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(Sunday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location
PY Steakhouse
5655 W. Valencia Rd.

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PY Steakhouse

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Red, White & Brew Hacienda del Sol 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd

03jul6:00 pm9:30 pmRed, White & BrewBarbecue, brews & live music6:00 pm - 9:30 pm AZ Hacienda del Sol

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The patriotic picnic gives you the freedom to sip on ice-cold brews from local breweries, taste flavorful wines, chow down on gourmet barbecue from local chefs, and soak in the

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The patriotic picnic gives you the freedom to sip on ice-cold brews from local breweries, taste flavorful wines, chow down on gourmet barbecue from local chefs, and soak in the live music.

Musical performances from Little House of Funk featuring Connie Brannock and taking the stage from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $65 per person and $45 per person if you’d rather not have alcoholic beverages.

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm AZ

Location
Hacienda del Sol
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd

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Hacienda del Sol 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol

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"Cooking with Beer" Class Tap & Bottle North 7254 N. Oracle Rd.

05jul6:00 pm8:00 pm"Cooking with Beer" ClassFeaturing Flights from Crooked Tooth6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AZ Tap & Bottle North

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Beer Geek Bakery has been raising dough around Tucson for two years now, so for their anniversary the bakery is hosting a "Cooking with Beer" class. Like some of the best

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Beer Geek Bakery has been raising dough around Tucson for two years now, so for their anniversary the bakery is hosting a “Cooking with Beer” class.

Like some of the best parties, the celebration limited to just 20 spots.

Flights are $12 each and include the three selected beers and three treats, too.

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

Location
Tap & Bottle North
7254 N. Oracle Rd.

Organizer

Tap & Bottle North

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Nine On The Line
By Jackie Tran
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 parts of his diet. Wright obtained his first restaurant job...
- Jackie Tran | January 5, 2018
  Nine on the Line: Chef Steven Schultz of Wild Garlic Grill
- Jackie Tran | December 29, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Keith Parker of Zona 78
- Jackie Tran | December 22, 2017
  Nine on the Line: David Martin of Red Desert BBQ & Catering
- Jackie Tran | December 15, 2017
  Nine on the Line with Moody Elbarasi of the Coronet
- Jackie Tran | October 27, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Tommy Begay of Sushi on Oracle
- Jackie Tran | October 20, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Scott Girod of Anello
- Jackie Tran | October 13, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Alex O’Neill of Agustin Kitchen
- Jackie Tran | October 6, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Dee Buizer of Senae Thai Bistro
- Jackie Tran | September 29, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Suzana Davila of Cafe Poca Cosa
- Jackie Tran | September 15, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Chef Tyler Lapotosky at the Flying V Bar & Grill
- Jackie Tran | September 8, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Head Baker Athene Kline of 5 Points Market & Restaurant
- Jackie Tran | September 1, 2017
  Nine on the Line: Chef Doug Levy of Feast
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  Zivaz Mexican Bistro closes after 12 years in business
- Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
  Even Stevens Sandwiches locked out of downtown space
- Jackie Tran | July 18, 2018
  Now Open: Iron John’s Brewing Company tasting room on Congress
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  Quality local meat hidden in plain sight at University of Arizona Food Products and Safety Laboratory
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