Author Profile

Edie Jarolim

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Edie Jarolim was a guidebook editor at Fodor’s and Frommer’s in New York and Rough Guides in London before moving to Tucson and becoming a freelance writer and editor.

She is the author of four travel guides, including Arizona for Dummies; one dog guide; and a semi-racy memoir. Her articles about food and travel have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Sunset, Travel + Leisure, and The Wall Street Journal, among other national outlets.

Food-related occupations run in her family. Her great uncle was Sigmund Freud’s butcher in Vienna. As a result of exploring this meaty connection, she has become an expert in a rare Jewish deli specialty called rolled beef.

Work by Edie

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Apacheria Cukson blends native, Anglo and Hispanic flavors in Tucson

Apacheria Cukson, a Tucson taco stand, blends native, Anglo and Hispanic flavors into a menu rooted in Gabriel Padilla's family history.

Jul 28, 20265 min read

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Meet the couple behind Raijin Ramen, Ginza Sushi & Izakaya

In the nearly 20 years since they opened Ginza Sushi & Izakaya, Diana and Jun Arai have quietly expanded the scope of the local Japanese culinary scene. Ginza, which debuted […]

Jul 21, 20265 min read

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La Indita founder Maria Garcia celebrates 96 years of culture & community

Maria Garcia, founder of Tucson’s acclaimed La Indita, has always been ahead of her time. Garcia, who celebrated her 96th birthday on March 8, emphasized the importance of cooking with […]

Mar 12, 20266 min read

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Bruno Brings Bright Italian Flavors Downtown at Perche’ No Italian Bistro

Although it sits right next to the Fox Tucson Theatre, in the heart of downtown, it’s tempting to call Perche’ No Italian Bistro a hidden gem. Without a major social […]

Jan 29, 20265 min read

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From Pizza Oven to Bagel Empire: Bubbe’s Tucson Story

The story of Kyle Leuer and Becca Groff, the couple behind Bubbe’s Fine Bagels, might have been ripped from a romcom script: boy meets girl in college, they bond over […]

Oct 24, 20256 min read

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Tucson’s Lomo Premium Meats Showcases Arizona Ranch Beef

When Dr. Samuel Garcia opened Lomo Premium Meats last year, he was as prepared as any first-time business owner could be. For one thing, he’s worked with livestock from an […]

Sep 2, 20255 min read

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Inside the Fight to Keep Tucson Restaurants Alive in 2025

Like diners everywhere, Tucsonans tend to gripe about the local culinary scene. They’re upset because a favorite restaurant has closed, because the service at a nearby mom ‘n’ pop place […]

Jul 9, 20257 min read

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UA’s School Garden Workshop Earns National Recognition & Growth

“I like eating carrots, celery, and some of the squashes” said Charlotte Johnson, a fifth grader at Manzo Elementary School. She’s talking about some of the vegetables she helped grow […]

Jun 5, 20257 min read

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Jewish-Inspired Soul Food and Tradition Shine at Kneller’s Delicatessen

Word has gotten out that he will soon be opening the kosher-style Kneller’s Delicatessen & Appetizing in town.

Jan 7, 20255 min read

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Menu Pricing: What You’re Paying For When You Dine Out

“We’ve survived so far by the strength of the quality of our food and the good graces of the Tucson dining public. But we’ve had to evolve.”

Apr 17, 20246 min read

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What Time Does Tucson Dine?

I used to joke that I moved here from Manhattan so I wouldn’t have to beg people to meet me for dinner before 7:30 p.m.

Mar 6, 20247 min read

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The Best Places to Find Latkes in Tucson during Hanukkah

Ah, Hanukkah! ‘Tis the season when menorahs are lit in Jewish homes, and the sounds and smells of frying oil waft from the kitchen. After a victorious rebellion and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, so

Dec 7, 20232 min read

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