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David Bowers is a passionate and published craft beer and college athletics writer based in Tucson, Arizona.

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First Taste of New Mexico’s “La Cumbre Brewing Co.” at Tap & Bottle Oct 13
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First Taste of New Mexico’s “La Cumbre Brewing Co.” at Tap & Bottle Oct 13

What La Cumbre Brewing Launch Party at Tap & Bottle When Friday, October 13 Where Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave. Tap & Bottle North 7254 N. Oracle […]

Oct 6, 20174 min read
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Cans Have Become a Hot Commodity
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Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Cans Have Become a Hot Commodity

Bartering won’t be mainstream any time soon, but one local commodity is gold among craft beer fans across Tucson and beyond: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company cans. (Full ones, that is.) […]

Oct 3, 20175 min read
Button Brew House to Open in Marana September 16
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Button Brew House to Open in Marana September 16

At the end of a street in a business park just east of Interstate 10 and near a motorcycle parts store, brewery owners Todd and Erika Button are realizing their […]

Sep 12, 20174 min read
Behind the Barrel: Iron John’s Brewing Company “Golden Gueuze”
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Behind the Barrel: Iron John’s Brewing Company “Golden Gueuze”

When “Iron” John Adkisson began brewing beer over 25 years ago, he had a simple vision of what he wanted to make: damn good beer. During a trip to the […]

Aug 22, 20172 min read
Five Brewers, One Distillery & a Coffee Shop Call This Industrial District Home
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Five Brewers, One Distillery & a Coffee Shop Call This Industrial District Home

There must be something in the water in the industrial district on Palo Verde Road just north of Ajo Way. Industrial districts have long been desirable locations for breweries, for […]

Mar 2, 20174 min read
Borderlands Brewing Co. Five Year Anniversary Party to Feature Special Imperial German Chocolate Noche Dulce
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Borderlands Brewing Co. Five Year Anniversary Party to Feature Special Imperial German Chocolate Noche Dulce

In January 2012, when President Obama and Senator Mitt Romney began stumping in their respective caucuses and Tucson was still reeling from the Gabrielle Giffords shooting, downtown was near-dormant save for […]

Jan 18, 20172 min read
Beer Buzz January 5-7: Mead Tasting, Sierra Nevada Release, Beer Dinner & Sentinel Peak Anniversary
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Beer Buzz January 5-7: Mead Tasting, Sierra Nevada Release, Beer Dinner & Sentinel Peak Anniversary

The craft beer scene in Tucson is hopping (pun intended). With a current tally of 18 craft breweries in southern Arizona along with three additional beer shops that specialize in […]

Jan 4, 20173 min read
10 Arizona Beers to Crack Open for Winter
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10 Arizona Beers to Crack Open for Winter

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is still lingering—and still taking its toll. Thankfully, there’s beer and plenty of it. With new breweries seemingly popping up on a daily basis […]

Dec 29, 20168 min read
Dillinger Brewing Company To Open December 30
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Dillinger Brewing Company To Open December 30

When Tucson locals and University of Arizona graduates Eric Sipe and Eric Rosas were searching for a name for their brewery, it was a historic criminal with ties to Tucson that […]

Dec 27, 20165 min read
Three New Must-Try Tucson Beers
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Three New Must-Try Tucson Beers

Tucson brewers are making some great beer. I don’t know if it’s the water, the malt, or the hops that are making these specialty releases so amazing, but do yourself […]

Dec 8, 20164 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