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Guide to Tucson Mexican Restaurants with House-Made Tortillas
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Guide to Tucson Mexican Restaurants with House-Made Tortillas

As with any regional food, locals, and natives are blindly wed to their preferred go-to taqueria. They shake their fists in the air and shout to the maize goddesses which taco joint is “best,” which is not, and then inte

Apr 25, 20251 min read
8 New Must-Try Dishes for 2021
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8 New Must-Try Dishes for 2021

If nothing else, the pandemic has provided us with lots of leisure time at home. Some of us have tried to take it easy and wait the nightmare out. Others […]

Mar 23, 20219 min read
To open or not to open: many restaurants not ready to resume dine-in service
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To open or not to open: many restaurants not ready to resume dine-in service

While Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the allowance of restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, the decree does not translate to “business as usual.” Seventeen new measures have been provided […]

May 11, 20206 min read
While dining rooms can reopen Mon. May 11, many are not ready to dine out
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While dining rooms can reopen Mon. May 11, many are not ready to dine out

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced on Monday May 4 that restaurants could resume dine-in service on Monday, May 11. Whether that means diners will actually head out to dine or […]

May 8, 20208 min read
How some local producers are managing an increase in demand
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How some local producers are managing an increase in demand

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small and large producers in unexpected ways. Local producers, as are most businesses, have been forced to forge creative solutions in order to sustain themselves […]

Apr 29, 20206 min read
Community rallies to save brand-new El Taco Rústico
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Community rallies to save brand-new El Taco Rústico

Times are dire for small businesses and local restaurants are desperately struggling to survive. Mestizo’s, a brand-new brick-and-mortar eatery that showed great promise, shuttered indefinitely. Many other businesses hav

Apr 4, 20204 min read
Your Guide to 9 Tasty Greek Restaurants in Tucson
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Your Guide to 9 Tasty Greek Restaurants in Tucson

Fun fact: not all the Greek spots in Tucson are frat houses. We have a selection of Greek eateries, as well. Each offers predictable staples representative of the country, but […]

Mar 5, 20207 min read
Monsoon Chocolate: World-Class Chocolate, Bon Bons & Bars
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Monsoon Chocolate: World-Class Chocolate, Bon Bons & Bars

Monsoon Chocolate’s visually stunning and divine-tasting bon bons are finally available again after having sold out of them several days prior to Valentine’s Day. As owner Adam Krantz said, it’s […]

Mar 4, 20205 min read
Exo Roast Co. & El Crisol mezcal bar share intertwined mission for community building
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Exo Roast Co. & El Crisol mezcal bar share intertwined mission for community building

Tucson is home to plenty of businesses that simultaneously want to thrive as self-sustaining entities and help provide for our community. With Exo Roast Co. and their newer endeavor El […]

Jan 30, 20206 min read
12 Eateries Along Grande Avenue to Put on Your Radar
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12 Eateries Along Grande Avenue to Put on Your Radar

Situated west of Interstate 10 between Speedway Boulevard and Congress Street, the old-school Barrio Hollywood and Menlo Park neighborhoods are gentrifying with alarming rapidity. Whatever your opinion on that controvers

Jan 23, 20209 min read
Viro’s cranks out thousands of loaves baked for the bakery-cafe & local restaurants daily
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Viro’s cranks out thousands of loaves baked for the bakery-cafe & local restaurants daily

Viro’s Real Italian Bakery and Café isn’t a fancy place. Viro’s is frills-free. It’s just solid Italian favorite foods served by kind folks who love where they work. Several menu […]

Jan 2, 20203 min read
Sonoran-style Crossroads Restaurant offers a rotating buffet to return for
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Sonoran-style Crossroads Restaurant offers a rotating buffet to return for

For Tucsonans of a certain age, the word “Crossroads” evokes one or both of two things. It could be Eric Clapton on guitar (you’re welcome for the earworm). Or it […]

Dec 18, 20196 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