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Kim Miklofsky Bayne

Kim M. Bayne is a freelance writer/editor, social media producer, and former food truck correspondent for Food Network's Eat St. (TV Show) blog. Find Kim via her project Street Food Files on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups July 4 – 10
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups July 4 – 10

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! In Tucson, there’s still plenty to do and eat, even after the snowbirds have long hit the road. Come get your frosty treat, your hot and bubbly cheesy […]

Jul 4, 20164 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 27 – July 3
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 27 – July 3

What have we got here? Espresso alla moda, meat-free burgers and sandwiches, and très thin pancakes with ambrosial delights. That’s what’s on the menu for this week’s Tucson Food Truck Finds. Bella’s […]

Jun 27, 20165 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 20 – 26
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 20 – 26

If you’re looking to expand your palate, this week’s picks will do that and more. Find out about Cajun, Mexican-American and a favorite snack food reinvented in this week’s Tucson Food Truck Finds. […]

Jun 20, 20164 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 13 – 19
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 13 – 19

Mmmm. Pizza. Hot dogs. Sliders. They’re nature’s most perfect foods, just for you, in this week’s Tucson Food Truck Finds. Jozarelli’s Looking for Italian street food made fresh? This large and luxe food […]

Jun 13, 20164 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 6 – 12
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups June 6 – 12

There’s little question the hot weather is a drag, and yet, it hasn’t deterred our local street food stars. Yup, when you’re in the mood for mobile cuisine, you can still find these […]

Jun 6, 20164 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 30 – June 5
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 30 – June 5

This week, our local purveyors of food-en-route offer ballistic brisket, praiseworthy pork, and captivating calamari. Dig in to these Tucson Food Truck Finds. Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue Ken Can Q. In fact, that’s what his [

May 30, 20164 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 23 – 29
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 23 – 29

This week in Food Truck Finds, we bring you electrifying empanadas, resplendent raspados and nuclear nachos. Prepare to be impressed with this week’s street eats. Ricuras de Venezuela Send your […]

May 23, 20163 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 16 – 22
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 16 – 22

What’s driving Tucson’s food truck frenzy this week? Bao buns, spicy Spam, and jalapeño hotness. Tucson Fat Noodle If you’ve been noodling around town looking for satisfying Asian-style fusion comfort food, how about a [

May 16, 20163 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 9 – 15
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 9 – 15

Succulent shrimp, Korean kimchi, and a dynamic den of delectable desserts. And they’re all found roaming the streets of Tucson this week. Nhu Lan Vietnamese Craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with a few […]

May 10, 20163 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 2 – 8
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 2 – 8

A scrumptious superfruit sorbet, fabulous frankfurters, and Latin fusion dishes with a funky flair. That’s what’s on our food truck menu this week in Tucson. Purple Tree Organic Açai Blends It’s pronounced ah-sah-EE […]

May 2, 20163 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups April 25 – May 1
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups April 25 – May 1

Welcome to another week of food truck favorites. Hungry? Good! Let’s chase down some Peruvian and Italian dishes, then finish up with some good ol’ American soft serve ice cream. […]

Apr 25, 20163 min read
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups April 18 – 25
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Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups April 18 – 25

Tucson is fast becoming a street food hub of the southwest. With Tucson’s Mexican food culinary roots, one might imagine it’s all Sonoran hot dogs, beans and rice. Yet, here in the Old Pueblo, […]

Apr 18, 20163 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