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Meredith O'Neil is a barista and radio host who likes to ride bikes and spend time with her spaniel, George.

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Family-run Raptor Canyon Cafe warms hearts with home-style cooking
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Family-run Raptor Canyon Cafe warms hearts with home-style cooking

The Calellos are nice people. Like really nice people. I mean, Konni Calello is “still slipping chocolate chip cookies into your pockets while you’re walking out the door” kind of […]

Feb 21, 20206 min read
The Journey & Evolution of Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery
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The Journey & Evolution of Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery

Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery is a go-to for ramen and sushi. With sought-after lunch specials and a cute hand-drawn children’s menu, the restaurant continues to thrive after 18 years in business, but […]

Feb 7, 20205 min read
Community-uplifting Cafe 54 supports mental health recovery with “Fresh Food, Fresh Start”
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Community-uplifting Cafe 54 supports mental health recovery with “Fresh Food, Fresh Start”

If you’ve visited eclectic, colorful Café 54 in the past, you’ve supported mental health recovery, whether or not you were aware of it. It all started with Our Place Clubhouse, […]

Jan 9, 20205 min read
Get Seattle-style cups of joe at westside drive-thru Brewed Awakening
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Get Seattle-style cups of joe at westside drive-thru Brewed Awakening

Seattle is well known for its coffee culture and now Tucson fans can get a classic Seattle-style cup of joe at Brewed Awakening, a west side drive-thru. Owner, Matt Hall, […]

Dec 20, 20194 min read
Southern hospitality meets creative food, bev & ambience at The Parish
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Southern hospitality meets creative food, bev & ambience at The Parish

When Steve Dunn, Bryce Zeagler, and Travis Peters of The Parish, all veterans of Tucson’s dining scene, got together to open a restaurant, they wanted a place that looked like […]

Oct 21, 20195 min read
From pisco to potatoes, Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine does Peru proud
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From pisco to potatoes, Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine does Peru proud

Nestled in the Andean valley of Peru, a tree with waxy leaves grows along the edge of the rainforest, sprouting fist-sized green fruit. With green skin and pulpy golden centers […]

Sep 6, 20195 min read
Family-owned Just Churros serves 38-year old churro recipe, Alton Brown approved
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Family-owned Just Churros serves 38-year old churro recipe, Alton Brown approved

Cinnamon and sugar sparkle along every nook and cranny of the still-warm churros tucked into a paper bag, a side of silken sweet cajeta for dipping. The familiar fried dough […]

May 31, 20195 min read
Time Market: evolution of the restaurant & European-style market on University Blvd
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Time Market: evolution of the restaurant & European-style market on University Blvd

Time Market is defined by the discerning sensibilities of somebody who really loves good food. That person is Peter Wilke. Wilke bought Time Market in 1995 as “a fluke.” The […]

Apr 10, 20197 min read
Urban Fresh: Plant-based Foods with a Powerhouse of Flavors
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Urban Fresh: Plant-based Foods with a Powerhouse of Flavors

It’s rare to find a restaurant that is a powerhouse of intention. Urban Fresh is a family-run restaurant that focuses on community, sustainability, nutrition, local, and organic ingredients. Everything is […]

Dec 3, 20186 min read
Benny’s Brings Comforting Central Mexican Cuisine to Tucson
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Benny’s Brings Comforting Central Mexican Cuisine to Tucson

Homely nostalgia, the vibrant tortillas, house-made drinks, and family values all fuse together in this place. Benny’s gives the feeling of going to your aunt’s house for a party. The […]

Nov 7, 20186 min read
Ramen joint Ikkyu offers classic Japanese dishes and more
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Ramen joint Ikkyu offers classic Japanese dishes and more

Ramen is a centuries-old noodle dish. Making its way to the United States after World War II, it originated in China before gaining popularity in Japan, where regional variations of […]

Aug 9, 20183 min read
Pivot Produce: helping local produce make its way to your plate
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Pivot Produce: helping local produce make its way to your plate

“There are a lot of people who think food doesn’t grow here,” said Erik Stanford, owner of Pivot Produce. Along with well-known edibles from greens and herbs to citrus, legumes, […]

Jul 5, 20186 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