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Feng-Feng Yeh

Feng-Feng Yeh is a chef and emerging multi-disciplinary artist that explores identity, feminism, and activism, under a provocative lens of sensuality, pop culture, camp, and comedy. She is the brainchild of the Chinese Chorizo Project, a MOCA Tucson and Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts awarded project.

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Unleash the Manish: A Tea Journey Steeped in Adventure (VIDEO)
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Unleash the Manish: A Tea Journey Steeped in Adventure (VIDEO)

As an immigrant from India, Manish’s early business success was thanks, in large part, to the Tucson community.

Apr 18, 20241 min read
Back of House: Molly Carney of Dirt Lady Bread (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Molly Carney of Dirt Lady Bread (VIDEO)

Molly’s loaves stand out: She sources her ingredients from local growers committed to regenerative and organic farming practices.

Nov 27, 20231 min read
Back of House: Machaca Breakfast Burritos at Sito’s Fresh Market (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Machaca Breakfast Burritos at Sito’s Fresh Market (VIDEO)

Machaca is a preserved dried meat that gets rehydrated and folded into eggs, cheese, and pico de gallo in a huge tortilla.

Oct 27, 20231 min read
Back of House: Chilaquiles Poblanos at La Chingada (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Chilaquiles Poblanos at La Chingada (VIDEO)

The refined recipes are celebrated in bold flavors, satisfying textures, vibrant colors, and crave-inducing smells at La Chingada.

Oct 16, 20231 min read
Back of House: Alejandro ‘Serious Mexican, Mariscos, & Fusion Food’ (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Alejandro ‘Serious Mexican, Mariscos, & Fusion Food’ (VIDEO)

There’s passion in all of the food at Alejandro, which explains why the campechana is so fresh you feel transported to the beach.

Oct 6, 20231 min read
Pima County Board of Supervisors Name October ‘Chinese Chorizo Month’
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Name October ‘Chinese Chorizo Month’

The proclamation asks everyone to celebrate the Chinese chorizo, a lost Tucson food, and the community solidarity that it originates from.

Oct 3, 20232 min read
Back of House: Grilled Jalapeño Poppers with Chef Ken Foy of Dante’s Fire (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Grilled Jalapeño Poppers with Chef Ken Foy of Dante’s Fire (VIDEO)

Jalapeño poppers are usually associated with a deep-fried battered outer crust but at Dante’s Fire, Ken Foy pairs them down to dress them up.

Sep 27, 20231 min read
Back of House: Elote Arancini with Chef Devon Sanner of Zio Peppe (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Elote Arancini with Chef Devon Sanner of Zio Peppe (VIDEO)

Tucson Tamale Company’s Tamale Bites are the new crunchy pop-in-your-mouth bit of happiness in their new line of foods.

Sep 21, 20231 min read
Back of House: The Making of Tucson Tamale’s ‘Tamale Bites’ (VIDEO)
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Back of House: The Making of Tucson Tamale’s ‘Tamale Bites’ (VIDEO)

Tucson Tamale Company’s Tamale Bites are the new crunchy pop-in-your-mouth bit of happiness in their new line of foods.

Sep 18, 20231 min read
Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival Returns in October & Expands to Phoenix
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Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival Returns in October & Expands to Phoenix

35+ participating restaurants and food vendors across Tucson and Phoenix will be featuring a dish incorporating donated Chinese chorizo.

Sep 8, 20234 min read
Back of House: Las Nachas Nachos with Chef Ador (VIDEO)
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Back of House: Las Nachas Nachos with Chef Ador (VIDEO)

Blueberry Salsa, Peach Ginger Pico De Gallo, and Basil Cream of Cashew served with baked tostadas are an inventive kind of nachos.

Sep 7, 20231 min read
Late Night Noodles with Chef Jackie Tran of Tran’s Fats (VIDEO)
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Late Night Noodles with Chef Jackie Tran of Tran’s Fats (VIDEO)

Jackie Tran joins us for a dish that utilizes essential Asian pantry items making a fast, easy, and satisfying bowl of umami-filled noodles.

Aug 25, 20231 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