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Gluten-FREEstyle at Maynards Market with Lacey & Suede
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Gluten-FREEstyle at Maynards Market with Lacey & Suede

They offer gluten-free bread! Occupying the space of an old train station, it makes perfect sense that Maynards has hopped on the gluten-free train (we couldn’t resist). Hot and cold […]

Oct 28, 20152 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle at Time Market With Lacey & Suede
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Gluten-FREEstyle at Time Market With Lacey & Suede

Time Market is a boutique grocery store and artisan pizza (and sandwich) parlor inviting coffee drinkers and craft-beer fans alike. Rustic-modern architecture, hardwood floors, high ceilings and an abundance of natural [

Oct 14, 20152 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle At Mariscos Chihuahua With Lacey & Suede
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Gluten-FREEstyle At Mariscos Chihuahua With Lacey & Suede

Mexican cuisine was once our ‘favorite’ meal choice. A simple corn-for-flour tortilla substitution made it the easiest way to improvise gluten-free. Recently though, Lacey’s dairy intolerance has forced an evolution […]

Sep 15, 20152 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle At The Parish With Lacey & Suede
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Gluten-FREEstyle At The Parish With Lacey & Suede

Think “Southern-style gastropub.” Fish and chips, hushpuppies, cornbread, po’ boy sandwiches, bread pudding and sweet tea are a comfort foodie’s dream. If you’re a foodie with a gluten intolerance, however, […]

Sep 2, 20152 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle At Zona 78 With Lacey & Suede
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Gluten-FREEstyle At Zona 78 With Lacey & Suede

Dietary restrictions shouldn’t have to include boring or limited options. Asking the chef or staff the right questions can result in an unexpected world of flavor. Through trial and error, amazing dining experiences […]

Aug 19, 20152 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle: Improvising Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free On University Boulevard
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Gluten-FREEstyle: Improvising Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free On University Boulevard

From graduation ceremonies to performing arts and Broadway shows, Centennial Hall has long attracted crowds hungry for entertainment. Equally enticing are the many nearby restaurants on University Boulevard. Diverse menu

Aug 6, 20154 min read
Gluten-FREEstyle: Improvising Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Around Sabino Canyon
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Gluten-FREEstyle: Improvising Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Around Sabino Canyon

After a vigorous hike in Sabino Canyon, we had the same burning question in mind, “Where can we eat around here?” For the tolerant stomach, a post-hike meal decision is easy. For […]

Jul 21, 20153 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