The stream of national attention for Tucson’s food scene hasn’t lost momentum since the UNESCO World City of Gastronomy designation.
Today, Thrillist featured Tucson’s restaurants, chefs, and agricultural scene in its article “Why Tucson is the Best Food City in Arizona.”
“Tucson was busy rediscovering its historical roots in farming and ranching — and a dining and cocktail renaissance wasn’t far behind.”
The article includes shout-outs for Tucson Native Seeds/SEARCH, Tucson Originals, Café Poca Cosa, Penca, El Guero Canelo, Welcome Diner, and Barrio Bread along with words from chefs Janos Wilder, Michael Babcock, and Chris Bianco.
While now-closed restaurants Proper and Pizzeria Bianco were mentioned, the article remained optimistic about the growth of Tucson’s food scene.
Read the Thrillist article in full here: Why Tucson is the Best Food City in Arizona
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
