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Keep scrolling to catch up on the most popular articles, new videos, and top social media posts of July 2023.
For years, Mama’s Famous Pizza & Heroes has been considered a Tucson essential for pizza. The slices at Mama’s are gargantuan and when dining in you’re surrounded by classic pizza joint nostalgia — arcade machines, stained glass, and families gathered around tables. Unfortunately, Mama’s has dwindled down to just three locations. The spot at 22nd Street and Kolb Road, 6996 E. 22nd St., has officially closed its doors.
Ready to dive into Tucson’s pizza scene? Or should we say “Tuscan?” (we shouldn’t). From sourdough perfection at Anello to solar-powered slices at Brooklyn Pizza Company, this guide is your ticket to the tastiest slices in town. Take a tour through the best pizza in Tucson digitally — and then, of course, physically.
With just one location left in Tucson, Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue has recently closed its sole restaurant at 6310 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #120. On Friday, June 28, the doors officially closed due to “failure to pay rent,” according to a printed notice pasted on the window. We reached out but weren’t able to speak to anyone involved with the restaurant.
Discover the inspiring story of Manish Shah, the visionary behind the nationally renowned brand Maya Tea, the mastermind behind Heirloom Farmers’ Market, and the beloved Tucson tea shop, Transit Tea. With a remarkable 26-year dedication to innovating the business of tea, Manish’s journey is steeped in adventure. As an immigrant from India, Manish’s early business success was thanks, in large part, to the Tucson community. Watch/Listen
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