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Chelsey Wade has traveled to 22 countries in search of the perfect fish & chips. She spends her time hiking the trails of Tucson and taking care of her five-pound Chihuahua.

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Polish Cottage Brings Comfort with Authentic House-made Dishes
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Polish Cottage Brings Comfort with Authentic House-made Dishes

Fresh dill, kielbasa, mushrooms, sauerkraut, and cheesecake are some of the hearty flavors of Poland. However, there’s no need to travel to Poland to find such flavors. Robust Polish dishes […]

Jan 27, 20204 min read
15 Tea-rrific Boba Spots You’ve Got To Try in Tucson
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15 Tea-rrific Boba Spots You’ve Got To Try in Tucson

Ever wonder what makes up the addictive boba balls at the bottom of boba tea? As it turns out, those chewy black pearls are a combination of tapioca and brown […]

Jan 24, 20206 min read
41 soothing soups & stews to beat the chills… or kick a cold to the curb
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41 soothing soups & stews to beat the chills… or kick a cold to the curb

The depth of flavor in a good bowl of soup—or serving of stew—takes you to a place of comfort. Stews are best when shared with a group of people but […]

Jan 8, 202013 min read
27 scrumptious house-made cookies to munch on this season
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27 scrumptious house-made cookies to munch on this season

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting from a store entrance. A fresh house-made cookie is an inviting experience — the warm baked treat is soft to the […]

Dec 20, 201911 min read
27 heart-warming pasta dishes to dig into this season
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27 heart-warming pasta dishes to dig into this season

Pasta has a way of bringing people together. With a variety of types and sauces to pair it with, there are countless ways to enjoy the Italian favorite. Whatever the […]

Dec 12, 201911 min read
16 places to order whole pies for the holiday season
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16 places to order whole pies for the holiday season

With the holiday season approaching, it’s time for cozy, celebratory comfort food — namely, pie. The secret to a truly good pie is making it from scratch. If you’re pressed […]

Nov 14, 20196 min read
Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms: 29 Spots for Parties Big & Small
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Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms: 29 Spots for Parties Big & Small

We’ve assembled this list of private dining rooms that are ideal for a family gathering, business function, presentation, or celebration. Many of the details vary depending on your group, so […]

Nov 4, 201917 min read
Indulgent s’mores-inspired treats to try on National S’mores Day
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Indulgent s’mores-inspired treats to try on National S’mores Day

Marshmallow. Chocolate. Graham crackers. Fire necessary, camping optional. An impossibly rich s’more comes down to the marshmallow — roasted over the flame just long enough for it to be gooey […]

Aug 9, 20194 min read
Get your horchata coffee fix at these 7 local spots
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Get your horchata coffee fix at these 7 local spots

Ask anyone that’s stepped foot into a taqueria more than a couple times and they’ll surely be able to tell you all about the sweet, white, cinnamon rice drink typically […]

Jul 24, 20194 min read
Meatless Monday: 8 veggie platters to munch this summer
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Meatless Monday: 8 veggie platters to munch this summer

There’s a soaring rise of vegan and vegetarian menu items at local markets and restaurants. As people become more environmentally aware and conscious about what they consume, both vegan and […]

Jun 20, 20194 min read
10 taquitos & flautas you’ll crave
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10 taquitos & flautas you’ll crave

Taquitos and flautas are harder to find in Tucson than you’d think. The taquito — defined as “little taco” — is the smaller of the two rolled tacos. Flautas — Spanish […]

May 14, 20194 min read
20 Places for Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Tucson
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20 Places for Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Tucson

Pull apart a toasted sandwich with cheese that stretches and it’s no wonder the humble grilled cheese has been popular for decades. There’s the bite and zestiness to a good […]

Apr 12, 20199 min read

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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