Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during August!
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Addie Ibarra
Zio Peppe
6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Caesar salad and pasta from Zio Peppe.
Forbes Meat Co.
747 S. Sixth Ave.
The shrimp dish at Forbes was DAMN good!
Penelope Pizza
800 N. Kolb Rd.
The 10-layer lemon ricotta lasagna at Penelope Pizza is a stairway to heaven. And the cocktails are hand-crafted deliciousness. And I’m not just saying that because my husband, Stephen Kozlowski, is one of the bartenders — wink wink.
Cafe Francais
7831 E. Wrightstown Rd. #113
Cafe Francais has been offering weekly specials like this Sonoran Hot Dog. I limit myself to one hot dog a year and I was ecstatic to break my weenie fast for this one.
Maynards
400 N. Toole Ave.
I took a train, a plane, and a car to make sure I made it to the Maynard’s Tomato Dinner!
Basqueria
350 E. Congress St. #150
The pan con tomate at Basqueria took me back to my vacation in Spain. The paste was perfectly seasoned and the bread was delightfully toasted. It paired extremely well with the sangria
Chris Koch
Buffalo Bell
3756 S. Sixth Ave.
Buffalo Bell is a classic spot synonymous with Tucson wings. This south side favorite has been around for decades. There are no frills to this hole in the wall, producing your standard fried chicken wings with the usual sauces and rubs. I opted for their medium buffalo wings, and it’s Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce — any wing-lover knows this sauce. Swing through the drive-thru or enjoy the ambiance in the eclectic indoor dining room.
Tandem American Eatery
8864 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
They only do wings on Wednesday. I got half of their buffalo, and the other half garlic parmesan wings, both sauces are homemade and extremely flavorful and delicious. Shaved parmesan and not the shake is a classy touch. The meat itself is tender and juicy and worthy of a return visit on future Wednesdays.
Wing Factory
4955 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
I was very impressed picking up wings from this small but big flavor spot. When I walked in, I immediately noticed how clean the place was, and I loved that they had a window looking into the kitchen where I could see the owner finishing up my to-go order. Full transparency shows me the pride they take in their food. These wings were hard to put down. I could easily see myself eating 20-plus wings, and on Wednesdays, you can get them for just 99 cents each. Even my friends told me their flavors were some of the best they have ever had.
(Check out Chris Koch/Tucson Wing Expert’s new guide featuring his favorite wings in Tucson).
Hannah Hernandez
El Torero
231 E. 26th St.
Shroom and potato tacos at El Torero.
Rosebud Bakery
844 S. Sixth Ave.
Vegan blueberry coconut pecan crumb muffin at Rosebud Bakery.
Coronet
198 W. Cushing St.
Tofu mosaic and crispy rice at Coronet. I wish I could eat this every day.
Ren Coffeehouse
4300 N. Campbell Ave. #24
Ren Coffeehouse makes ridiculously good vegan cinnamon rolls.
Matt Sterner
Transplant Pizza
4603 E. Speedway Blvd.
The Elote Pizza from Transplant Pizza — best enjoyed next door at Craft, A Modern Drinkery.
Millie’s Pancake Haus
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
The Meat Lovers Omelet at Millie’s Pancake Haus! It’s a neat, rootin’-tootin’ little spot at Trail Dust Town. I took a four-hour nap after I ate this.
Pies the Limit
Pop-Up/Multiple Locations
Oreo cheesecake from Pies the Limit! They were set up inside Arizona Beer House the other day but can be found in different areas of Tucson.
Rosebud Bakery
844 S. Sixth Ave.
Chai Spice Morning Bun! Some of the best buns in town!
Rita Connelly
Wildflower
7037 N. Oracle Rd.
Had a wonderful anniversary lunch at Wildflower. The lemony fried calamari is one of our regular orders. The salmon was outstanding — perfectly cooked. It sat atop a creamy smashed potato. And those cinnamon donuts…..ahhh!
Shane Reiser
Teresa’s Mosaic Café
2456 N. Silver Mosaic Dr.
The new hibiscus margarita at Teresa’s Mosaic Café.
Cheba Hut
446 N. Campbell Ave. #2
The fruity pebble rice crispy treat bar at Cheba Hut.
Rosebud Bakery
844 S. Sixth Ave.
Coconut Crumb Mixed Berry Muffin at Rosebud Bakery.
Tuk Tuk Thai
Multiple Locations
Pumpkin curry at Tuk Tuk Thai.
