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Melissa hails from Brooklyn where she worked for a whole animal craft butchery company. She is now a professional Instagrammer in Tucson and believes everything is better in taco form. Follow her Instagram adventures on @mstihl.

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Guide to 9 creative elote-inspired dishes in Tucson
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Guide to 9 creative elote-inspired dishes in Tucson

Everyone seems to remember their first elote experience. Mine was in a suburban part of southern California, where a friend contributed a batch of elote to a potluck. My friend, […]

Mar 2, 20205 min read
12 cheese boards to pair with your wine (’cause we’re classy like that)
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12 cheese boards to pair with your wine (’cause we’re classy like that)

Whether you’re looking for a place that curates the perfect cheese boards or simply need an escape from the chaos of home or work life, pairing wine with cheese is […]

Feb 7, 20205 min read
Pumpkin spice everything! 15 locally made pumpkin treats to try
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Pumpkin spice everything! 15 locally made pumpkin treats to try

Yes, pumpkin spice can be considered basic, but there’s a time and place for seasonal treats. We don’t get giddy at the release of Starbucks’ famous themed drinks or buy […]

Oct 3, 20197 min read
Fill your Feed: 15 Tucson Restaurants Killing it on Instagram
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Fill your Feed: 15 Tucson Restaurants Killing it on Instagram

Last year, before hipster-haven Hotel McCoy opened, the Tucson Foodie Instagram account was tagged in this post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgtrBw8hWlO/ My phone was passed around our office (much laughter ensued) and w

Mar 21, 20196 min read
Nuts about Peanut Butter: 13 PB-Flavored Foods to Try in Tucson
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Nuts about Peanut Butter: 13 PB-Flavored Foods to Try in Tucson

Almond Butter is too healthy. And Sesame Seed Butter? Too trendy. Peanut Butter is where it’s at. Maybe it’s a throwback nostalgia kind of love, triggered by years of brown […]

Feb 4, 20199 min read
Join Tucson Foodie for Happy Hour at Culinary Dropout 4 p.m., Wed, Aug 1
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Join Tucson Foodie for Happy Hour at Culinary Dropout 4 p.m., Wed, Aug 1

Join the Tucson Foodie crew for Happy Hour at Culinary Dropout! We will be hosting, serving up some delicious eats, and dominating the ping pong […]

Aug 1, 20181 min read
The 25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants in Tucson
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The 25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants in Tucson

Are you one of those people who always snaps a quick shot before you dig into your meals? We are, and we are done apologizing to our friends and dining […]

May 30, 20181 min read
ā€œForty Ounce RosĆ©ā€ Now Available at Time Market, Tucson Hop Shop
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ā€œForty Ounce RosĆ©ā€ Now Available at Time Market, Tucson Hop Shop

Summer time is approaching just as quickly as the temperatures are rising. With the sunshine comes the onset of all things rosĆ© in the wine world. But fear not Tucson, […]

Apr 11, 20181 min read
Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 2018
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Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 2018

The biannual Fourth Avenue Street Fair begins Friday, March 2. And what good is Tucson Foodie if we can’t provide you with some kind of an idea of what you’ll be […]

Mar 1, 20185 min read
Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair 2017
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Eats Guide: Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair 2017

The biannual Fourth Avenue Street Fair begins Friday, December 8. And what good is Tucson Foodie if we can’t provide you with some kind of an idea of what you’ll be […]

Dec 7, 20175 min read
Sand-Reckoner Vineyards 2016 Orange Roussanne Release October 28
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Sand-Reckoner Vineyards 2016 Orange Roussanne Release October 28

Sand-Reckoner Vineyards is set to launch their inaugural 2016 Orange Roussanne this Saturday, October 28. If you’re unfamiliar with orange wine, they’re made with white grapes using a process known […]

Oct 27, 20172 min read
Sharing is Caring With New Fall Menu Update at Playground (at Martin Drug Co.)
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Sharing is Caring With New Fall Menu Update at Playground (at Martin Drug Co.)

SPONSORED CONTENT Looking for a place to hang out during game days without all the tailgate-prep? Grab your fellow football fans (American or European, whatever you’re into…) and let Playground […]

Sep 25, 20172 min read

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Join the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.ā¤ļø 

Tickets in bio.
MENUšŸ‘‡šŸŒ²

AMUSE:
Forest Floor
Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs

FIRST COURSE: 
Desert Oasis
Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint

SECOND COURSE: 
Campfire Embers
Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla

THIRD COURSE: 
Juniper Ridge
Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated JalapeƱos

PALATE CLEANSER:
Aspen Breeze
House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint

FOURTH COURSE: 
Granite Peak
Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot

DESSERT: 
Summer on Mount Lemmon
Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile

#tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmonJoin the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.ā¤ļø Tickets in bio. MENUšŸ‘‡šŸŒ² AMUSE: Forest Floor Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs FIRST COURSE: Desert Oasis Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint SECOND COURSE: Campfire Embers Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla THIRD COURSE: Juniper Ridge Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated JalapeƱos PALATE CLEANSER: Aspen Breeze House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint FOURTH COURSE: Granite Peak Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot DESSERT: Summer on Mount Lemmon Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile #tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmon
LE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!šŸŽ‰ā˜•ļø

Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location.

šŸ’Tiki Cold Brew
Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam

🄣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte
Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam

šŸŽ‚Birthday Cake Latte
Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam

And the food specials are just as tempting:

• Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries

• Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, GruyĆØre, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg

Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger.

2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130

Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!ā¤ļø

Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodLE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!šŸŽ‰ā˜•ļø Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location. šŸ’Tiki Cold Brew Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam 🄣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam šŸŽ‚Birthday Cake Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam And the food specials are just as tempting: • Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries • Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, GruyĆØre, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger. 2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130 Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!ā¤ļø Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood
Sonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!šŸŽ‰

ā¤ļøRestaurant owners: Applications close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and you’ll be included in Tucson Foodie’s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more.

From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. 

#sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizonaSonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!šŸŽ‰ ā¤ļøRestaurant owners: Applications close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and you’ll be included in Tucson Foodie’s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona
Opened in 2023, @kabulcorner is Tucson’s only Afghan restaurant, created to provide jobs, community, and a taste of home for Afghan families who made Tucson their new home. 

Today, Sediq Haidari and his family serve traditional Afghan dishes like bolani, mantou, Kabuli palaw, fresh tandoori naan, and house-made chaka, while preserving recipes and traditions rooted in Afghanistan’s rich history. 

With its warm hospitality, authentic food, and strong sense of community, Kabul Corner has become a little piece of home in the Sonoran Desert. ā¤ļø 

ā€œThese dishes are famous not only in Afghanistan, but in neighboring countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Iran, and even parts of China. It sits right between Indian and Arabic food.ā€ Sediq Haidari

Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
Photos by @sea_lyon 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodOpened in 2023, @kabulcorner is Tucson’s only Afghan restaurant, created to provide jobs, community, and a taste of home for Afghan families who made Tucson their new home. Today, Sediq Haidari and his family serve traditional Afghan dishes like bolani, mantou, Kabuli palaw, fresh tandoori naan, and house-made chaka, while preserving recipes and traditions rooted in Afghanistan’s rich history. With its warm hospitality, authentic food, and strong sense of community, Kabul Corner has become a little piece of home in the Sonoran Desert. ā¤ļø ā€œThese dishes are famous not only in Afghanistan, but in neighboring countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Iran, and even parts of China. It sits right between Indian and Arabic food.ā€ Sediq Haidari Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood