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Alicynn Fink is a recent grad from the University of Gastronomic Sciences. Follow her stories at restaurantwife.com.

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5 spicy drinks in Tucson that’ll entice the tastebuds
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5 spicy drinks in Tucson that’ll entice the tastebuds

From the chiltepin to the jalapeño, Tucsonans are capsaicin crazy. However, these colorful fruits aren’t just reserved for the dinner table. Check out these discoveries on our search for some […]

Jul 3, 20192 min read
Quick Last Minute Picks for Catering Your Holiday Party
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Quick Last Minute Picks for Catering Your Holiday Party

Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful. Between navigating mall parking lots and avoiding taboo subjects at family gatherings, by the time January rolls around it’s possible your year-old bottle […]

Dec 12, 20143 min read
Shop Local Ideas: Volume 1 (The Early Shopper)
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Shop Local Ideas: Volume 1 (The Early Shopper)

The holidays are upon us. Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe and start the shopping. Have a Tucson Foodie on the list but not sure what to get them? […]

Nov 28, 20144 min read
Seed & Sow at Zona 78 Video Recap
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Seed & Sow at Zona 78 Video Recap

“The idea for the Seed & Sow pop up started with really good pigs,” says Kevin Fink, Director of Operations at Zona 78. “We had been feeding our whey and […]

Aug 21, 20141 min read
Arizona’s Fiore Di Capra Takes Second Place at American Cheese Society Conference
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Arizona’s Fiore Di Capra Takes Second Place at American Cheese Society Conference

The 2014 American Cheese Society (ACS) conference ended Friday, August 1. For five days, almost a thousand cheese makers and cheese lovers came together in Sacramento to celebrate American made cheeses. Among the […]

Aug 2, 20142 min read
5 Must Try Spicy Beverages
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5 Must Try Spicy Beverages

According to my calculations, there are a few things that are a have to if you live in Tucson: You have to root for the Wildcats. You have to have a bottle […]

Jun 11, 20143 min read
Say Cheese… With Beer
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Say Cheese… With Beer

As Tucson temperatures climb, the last thing you want to do is heat up the kitchen in hot pursuit of a dinner party. Sauce pots and sauté pans take a back […]

May 16, 20142 min read
Zona 78’s Head Chef, Tucsonan Kevin Fink, Cooked at Number One Restaurant in The World
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Zona 78’s Head Chef, Tucsonan Kevin Fink, Cooked at Number One Restaurant in The World

FULL DISCLOSURE: I am the wife of Kevin Fink, as well as his biggest fan. In 2012, Kevin Fink, chef and director of operations at Zona 78, was a stagier for three months […]

Apr 29, 20141 min read
Hold the Ranch: A Tucson Craft Pizza Crash Course
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Hold the Ranch: A Tucson Craft Pizza Crash Course

“We typically shoot for 91% hydration in our dough,” Tyler Fenton from Reilly Craft Pizza + Drink casually mentions. After weeks of chatting pizza with local pizzeria owners which included discussions about […]

Apr 19, 201410 min read

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IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. 

Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.
THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 

@Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. 

Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. 

The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. 

WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave.
TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
• Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID 
• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.
Anne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. 

Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
Photos by @sea_lyonAnne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon
Scratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜

@ikkyu.tucson 
@jaramencurry 
@kiwamiramenbar 
@kukai___ 
@marujapanesenoodle 
@maruplusaz 
@obonsushi 
@raijinramen 
@theramenbartucson 
@tossfriedchickennramen 

More guides on Tucsonfoodie.comScratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜 @ikkyu.tucson @jaramencurry @kiwamiramenbar @kukai___ @marujapanesenoodle @maruplusaz @obonsushi @raijinramen @theramenbartucson @tossfriedchickennramen More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com