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Photo tour at Casa Vera, now open in former Tamarind space
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Photo tour at Casa Vera, now open in former Tamarind space

Casa Vera opens Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd. in Tucson, with a regional Mexican menu led by former PY Steakhouse chef Eliana Hernandez and hacienda-inspir

Jackie TranAug 7, 2026

Hello Bicycle & Cafe to Close Permanently After Five Years in Tucson
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Hello Bicycle & Cafe to Close Permanently After Five Years in Tucson

Aug 3, 2026

Le Buzz celebrates 30 years, plus Swan location specials
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Le Buzz celebrates 30 years, plus Swan location specials

Jackie TranAug 12, 2026

Kabul Corner - Tucson’s Slice of Afghanistan

Kabul Corner - Tucson’s Slice of Afghanistan

Clay LyonAug 10, 2026

Los Milics Vineyards launches weekend brunch at its downtown Tucson tasting room

Los Milics Vineyards launches weekend brunch at its downtown Tucson tasting room

Jackie TranAug 5, 2026

Portal: A Wellness and Cannabis Event Arrives at Rescue Me Wellness

Portal: A Wellness and Cannabis Event Arrives at Rescue Me Wellness

Tucson DoobieAug 4, 2026

Photo guide to east Tucson Mediterranean restaurant Casa Pita

Photo guide to east Tucson Mediterranean restaurant Casa Pita

Jackie TranAug 4, 2026

Sonoran Restaurant Week kicks off with a tasting party at The Treasury 1929

Sonoran Restaurant Week kicks off with a tasting party at The Treasury 1929

Aug 3, 2026

Community remembers Michael Reynolds, Brooklyn's Beer & Burgers owner

Community remembers Michael Reynolds, Brooklyn's Beer & Burgers owner

Aug 3, 2026

Photo guide to OBON's new summer drinks & dishes

Photo guide to OBON's new summer drinks & dishes

Jackie TranJul 31, 2026

Free workshop invites Tucsonans to nominate heritage dishes

Free workshop invites Tucsonans to nominate heritage dishes

Jul 31, 2026

Sonoran Week closes out 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer with local flavor

Sonoran Week closes out 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer with local flavor

Jul 28, 2026

Sonoran House Sam Hughes marks one year with breakfast & new menus

Sonoran House Sam Hughes marks one year with breakfast & new menus

Jul 28, 2026

Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in July 2026

Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in July 2026

Jul 27, 2026

Alchemy Foods: the Tucson meat alternative made for people who love to cook

Alchemy Foods: the Tucson meat alternative made for people who love to cook

Jackie TranJul 24, 2026

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New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson 2026
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New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson 2026

From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, the scene has seen its fair share of growth. Here's our guide to new local r

Aug 14, 2026

Where I Eat in Tucson (and What I Order)
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Where I Eat in Tucson (and What I Order)

Shane ReiserAug 6, 2026

Guide to Chilaquiles in Tucson
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Guide to Chilaquiles in Tucson

Aug 6, 2026

Best Burritos in Tucson

Best Burritos in Tucson

Max WingertAug 4, 2026

Where to Eat Along the Sun Link Streetcar Route

Where to Eat Along the Sun Link Streetcar Route

Matt SternerAug 4, 2026

Tucson Love Letter Founder Gloria Knott's Favorite Dishes in Tucson

Tucson Love Letter Founder Gloria Knott's Favorite Dishes in Tucson

Aug 4, 2026

Guide to Caesar Salads in Tucson

Guide to Caesar Salads in Tucson

Jackie TranAug 4, 2026

The Best Burgers in Tucson

The Best Burgers in Tucson

Max WingertAug 4, 2026

Where to Eat During the Tucson International Mariachi Conference

Where to Eat During the Tucson International Mariachi Conference

Matt SternerAug 4, 2026

Where to Eat & Drink in Downtown Tucson

Where to Eat & Drink in Downtown Tucson

Aug 4, 2026

Foodie 15: A Vegan’s Guide to Pizza Pies in Tucson

Foodie 15: A Vegan’s Guide to Pizza Pies in Tucson

Hannah HernandezAug 4, 2026

Guide to Steaks in Tucson

Guide to Steaks in Tucson

Jackie TranAug 4, 2026

New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson 2025

New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson 2025

Aug 4, 2026

Local Holiday-Themed Beers & Ciders in Tucson (Winter 2023)

Local Holiday-Themed Beers & Ciders in Tucson (Winter 2023)

Matt SternerAug 4, 2026

Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson

Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson

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August Foodie Dinner at Sawmill Run
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August Foodie Dinner at Sawmill Run

Join the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at the Sawmill Run. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. Amuse Forest

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Join the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.❤️ Tickets in bio. MENU👇🌲 AMUSE: Forest Floor Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs FIRST COURSE: Desert Oasis Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint SECOND COURSE: Campfire Embers Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla THIRD COURSE: Juniper Ridge Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated Jalapeños PALATE CLEANSER: Aspen Breeze House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint FOURTH COURSE: Granite Peak Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot DESSERT: Summer on Mount Lemmon Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile #tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmonJoin the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.❤️ Tickets in bio. MENU👇🌲 AMUSE: Forest Floor Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs FIRST COURSE: Desert Oasis Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint SECOND COURSE: Campfire Embers Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla THIRD COURSE: Juniper Ridge Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated Jalapeños PALATE CLEANSER: Aspen Breeze House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint FOURTH COURSE: Granite Peak Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot DESSERT: Summer on Mount Lemmon Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile #tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmon
LE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!🎉☕️ Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location. 🍒Tiki Cold Brew Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam 🥣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam 🎂Birthday Cake Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam And the food specials are just as tempting: • Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries • Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger. 2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130 Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!❤️ Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodLE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!🎉☕️ Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location. 🍒Tiki Cold Brew Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam 🥣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam 🎂Birthday Cake Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam And the food specials are just as tempting: • Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries • Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger. 2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130 Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!❤️ Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood
Sonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!🎉 ❤️Restaurant owners: Applications close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and you’ll be included in Tucson Foodie’s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizonaSonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!🎉 ❤️Restaurant owners: Applications close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and you’ll be included in Tucson Foodie’s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona
Opened in 2023, @kabulcorner is Tucson’s only Afghan restaurant, created to provide jobs, community, and a taste of home for Afghan families who made Tucson their new home. Today, Sediq Haidari and his family serve traditional Afghan dishes like bolani, mantou, Kabuli palaw, fresh tandoori naan, and house-made chaka, while preserving recipes and traditions rooted in Afghanistan’s rich history. With its warm hospitality, authentic food, and strong sense of community, Kabul Corner has become a little piece of home in the Sonoran Desert. ❤️ “These dishes are famous not only in Afghanistan, but in neighboring countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Iran, and even parts of China. It sits right between Indian and Arabic food.” Sediq Haidari Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodOpened in 2023, @kabulcorner is Tucson’s only Afghan restaurant, created to provide jobs, community, and a taste of home for Afghan families who made Tucson their new home. Today, Sediq Haidari and his family serve traditional Afghan dishes like bolani, mantou, Kabuli palaw, fresh tandoori naan, and house-made chaka, while preserving recipes and traditions rooted in Afghanistan’s rich history. With its warm hospitality, authentic food, and strong sense of community, Kabul Corner has become a little piece of home in the Sonoran Desert. ❤️ “These dishes are famous not only in Afghanistan, but in neighboring countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Iran, and even parts of China. It sits right between Indian and Arabic food.” Sediq Haidari Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood