Tucson Foodie’s Week in Review: What You Missed (Jan 25-31)


January 31, 2025
By Tucson Foodie

Welcome to this week’s roundup! We’ve gathered the top stories, a standout social post, and other foodie highlights you shouldn’t miss. From the latest buzz around Tucson’s dining scene to can’t-miss events and exclusive perks for our Insiders, this is your go-to guide to staying in the loop.

Let’s dig in!

Decibel Coffee Works opens on Broadway
Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales, Dana Fehr, Nick Hoenig, and Ian Hodges of Decibel Coffee Works at Sol Block (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

They’re now neighbors with the recently opened Rocco’s Little Chicago and The Broadway, as well as the soon-to-open Quisty’s Sandwiches.

“At our new location, we want to continue and expand on the things we’ve been doing at our Annex location for years,” said Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales, General Manager at Decibel. “With our new location, we have the opportunity to expand our menu a lot more.”

Read the full article: Decibel Coffee Works opens on Broadway.

2 Local Businesses to Open Inside the Former Flora’s Market Run
Sonoran House (left) and Redbird (right) (Photos courtesy of Sonoran House and Redbird)

Less than a month ago, Flora’s Market Run permanently closed at 2513 E. Sixth St. The half-grocery store, half-restaurant moved into the historic building after Rincon Market’s more than 90-year run ended in 2020. Now, two local spots are moving into the corner space at Tucson Boulevard and Sixth Street.

Meet The Village at Sam Hughes — a new partnership between Sonoran House and Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar.

Read the full article: 2 Local Businesses to Open Inside the Former Flora’s Market Run.

Wing Wednesday With the Tucson Wing Expert
Saguaro in Tucson (Photo by Lindsey Garrett)

Happy Wing Wednesday! New year, new wings. I’m back on the grind from the holidays — always searching for new delicious wings. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it.

Read the full article: Wing Wednesday With the Tucson Wing Expert.

Pizza, Wings, and Good Times at No Anchovies

@Noanchoviesaz has been serving up pizza perfection since the ‘90s! Grab a slice and bring your dancing shoes every Thursday through Saturday night. 🪩

Watch the reel.

Best Korean Restaurants in Tucson
Banchan, deokbokki, dolsot bibimbap, cheese corn, and kimbop at Kimchi Time (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Banchan, deokbokki, dolsot bibimbap, cheese corn, and kimbop at Kimchi Time (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Korean food can be intimidating to newcomers with its fiery-red colors and funky fermented aromas. But don’t be scared. Although many Korean dishes are red from peppers, they’re generally not as hot as they look.

Read the guide: Best Korean Restaurants in Tucson.

Best Spots for Games, Food, and Drinks in Tucson
a man standing in front of a store
Arcade at Catalina Brewing (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Tucson’s food scene is more than just great food and drinks — there are quite a few local places where you can challenge your friends to a game of pinball, cornhole, bocce ball, Pac-Man, or even a round of giant Connect Four. Heck, a couple of these spots even have batting cages.

Read the guide: Best Spots for Games, Food, and Drinks in Tucson.

2025 Tucson Craft Beer Crawl
Saturday, February 22
Tucson Craft Beer Crawl (Photo by Taylor Noel Photography)

This year, the Tucson Craft Beer Crawl is hosting at least 30 local, regional, national, and international beverage makers. You’ll see some newcomers popping up in February like Slow Body BeerBrick Box Brewery (formerly Thunder Canyon Brewer), and Black Bridge Brewing, which is bringing its beers down from Kingman, Arizona.

Read the full article: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Tucson Craft Beer Crawl.

Get Your Tickets to the Vegan Tucson Night Market’s VIP Lounge
Saturday, March 1
Vegan Tucson Night Market (September 2024)(Photo by Martin Madero)

Back in December, we introduced an exclusive VIP Lounge at the Vegan Tucson Night Market and it’s back! Tickets are just $25 each, limited, and can be purchased online. In other words, buy your tickets sooner than later!

Read the full article: Get Your Tickets to the Vegan Tucson Night Market’s VIP Lounge (March 1).

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