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Where to Pick Your Own Pumpkin In & Around Tucson
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Where to Pick Your Own Pumpkin In & Around Tucson

Whether it's a pumpkin spice drink, Halloween-themed decor in and outside of your home, or the shade of color you've chosen to wear this month, a lot of people are seeing orange these days. Also, don't let anyone tell yo

Oct 8, 20261 min read
Guide to Ramen in Tucson
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Guide to Ramen in Tucson

Fifty-cent packages of instant ramen may provide a salt and MSG-filled sense of college nostalgia, but scratch-made Japanese ramen is another story. However, lush ramen broths aren’t easily available in your neighborhood

Oct 6, 20261 min read
Pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi and Iron Chef Tucson Anthony Dromgoole cook at Fall Southern AZ Home Show
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Pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi and Iron Chef Tucson Anthony Dromgoole cook at Fall Southern AZ Home Show

Pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi and three-time Iron Chef Tucson champ Anthony Dromgoole cook at the Fall Southern AZ Home Show, Oct. 16-18 at the Tucson Convention Center.

Oct 6, 20264 min read
Autumn menus galore: pumpkin spice food & drinks all around Tucson
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Autumn menus galore: pumpkin spice food & drinks all around Tucson

Here, find a roundup of where to get your pumpkin spice fix around town, updated as new specials roll out.

Oct 5, 20262 min read
Tucson Meet Yourself 2026 brings 50 food vendors & Smithsonian collaboration downtown
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Tucson Meet Yourself 2026 brings 50 food vendors & Smithsonian collaboration downtown

Tucson Meet Yourself returns Oct. 16-18 in downtown Tucson with about 50 food vendors, a Smithsonian partnership, and free admission. The Taste of the Festival Passport is $30 in advance.

Oct 2, 20264 min read
A peek at Casa Vera's new lunch menu
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A peek at Casa Vera's new lunch menu

Casa Vera, the regional Mexican restaurant that opened Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd., has expanded its hours to include lunch service.

Oct 1, 20261 min read
ICS expands drop-off sites for annual Fall Food Drive
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ICS expands drop-off sites for annual Fall Food Drive

Interfaith Community Services' Fall Food Drive runs Oct. 1-31 across Tucson. Find drop-off sites and needed items to help local families.

Oct 1, 20263 min read
Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in September 2026
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Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in September 2026

Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.

Sep 30, 20265 min read
Antsy Nancy celebrates 5 years with a free open house in Tucson on Oct. 1
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Antsy Nancy celebrates 5 years with a free open house in Tucson on Oct. 1

Antsy Nancy celebrates five years with a free open house Oct. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at 5655 E. River Road in Tucson. Food, crafts, holiday class previews, and anniversary gifts included.

Sep 24, 20262 min read
Seis Cantina permanently closes its Joesler Village location
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Seis Cantina permanently closes its Joesler Village location

Seis Cantina has permanently closed its Joesler Village location on River Road, three months after the Muñoz family rebranded the space from Seis Kitchen.

Sep 24, 20262 min read
Sneak peek at Sawmill Run Restaurant fall 2026 menu
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Sneak peek at Sawmill Run Restaurant fall 2026 menu

Sawmill Run's new fall menu on Mount Lemmon adds smoky cocktails, autumn burgers, and entrées like Vera Earl ribeye and maple bourbon toffee pudding.

Sep 24, 20262 min read
Coronet, Whiskey Del Bac, Barrio Bread host a garden-to-table benefit dinner Sept. 27
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Coronet, Whiskey Del Bac, Barrio Bread host a garden-to-table benefit dinner Sept. 27

Coronet Restaurant hosts a garden-to-table benefit dinner Sept. 27 with Whiskey Del Bac, Barrio Bread, and Desert Pearl Mushrooms. Tickets $125. Proceeds benefit Community Gardens of Tucson.

Sep 16, 20263 min read

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Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us!

Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us! Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.
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