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TucsonScene James is downtown with his ear to the ground. Covering music - and now food – from the bygone Grill to the future five-star Mariott, you can keep up with him on Facebook and Twitter.

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Playground Bar & Lounge Launches New Menus
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Playground Bar & Lounge Launches New Menus

Downtown Tucson’s Playground Bar & Lounge has launched two new menus to appeal to downtown’s hungry late-night crowd. Longtime fans of HUB’s sister bar on the corner will have something new to celebrate with the 2014 […]

Sep 5, 20142 min read
The Melting Pot Reopens Today with New Remodel & Menu
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The Melting Pot Reopens Today with New Remodel & Menu

To the joy of Northwest Tucson’s fondue fanatics, the Foothills Mall location of The Melting Pot will hold its grand re-opening today on Friday, September 5, unveiling a complete remodel […]

Sep 5, 20141 min read
2014 SAACA Salsa & Tequila Challenge Winners
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2014 SAACA Salsa & Tequila Challenge Winners

Thousands of Tucson’s most refined taste buds converged on the La Encantada shopping center on Saturday, August 16 for the 4th annual SAACA Salsa & Tequila Challenge as dozens of […]

Aug 18, 20143 min read
SAACA Salsa & Tequila Challenge Spotlight: Renee Kreager of Renee’s Organic Oven
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SAACA Salsa & Tequila Challenge Spotlight: Renee Kreager of Renee’s Organic Oven

Renee’s Organic Oven co-owner Renee Kreager is still slightly bitter about not winning last year’s Salsa & Tequila Challenge with her 2013 entry, the Miel de Vida, which is still on […]

Aug 14, 20142 min read
Pueblo Vida Brewing To Open Downtown with BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
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Pueblo Vida Brewing To Open Downtown with BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs

Downtown Tucson will soon have a new destination to enjoy locally brewed craft beer along the new Sun Link streetcar line. Pueblo Vida Brewing will hold its grand opening on Friday, August 29th […]

Aug 5, 20142 min read
Poco & Mom’s To Open Northeast Location With Full Bar
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Poco & Mom’s To Open Northeast Location With Full Bar

One of Tucson’s favorite restaurants for New Mexico-inspired cuisine is giving Northeast residents new motivation to rise and shine a little earlier. Poco & Mom’s will open a second location in early September inside the

Jul 30, 20142 min read
Opening Night for Pizzeria Bianco in Downtown Tucson
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Opening Night for Pizzeria Bianco in Downtown Tucson

Tucson finally got what it has been waiting for this Thursday night, perhaps even more so than the much-touted Modern Streetcar: Pizzeria Bianco. The latest location of the world-famous pizzeria opened […]

Jul 24, 20141 min read
Eats, Drinks, & Deals Along The Streetcar Route
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Eats, Drinks, & Deals Along The Streetcar Route

Tucson’s new Modern Streetcar officially opens to the public July 25th. With free rides offered through July 27th and plenty of places to eat and drink, the weekend should prove to be […]

Jul 18, 201410 min read
Rialto Theatre’s R Bar Cocktail List Revealed
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Rialto Theatre’s R Bar Cocktail List Revealed

Rialto Theatre‘s self-anointed “Best Tucson Alley Bar Since 2014,” R Bar, is on the verge of opening to the public, but coinciding with tonight’s industry-only soft-opening, its website has gone […]

Jul 10, 20142 min read
Fired Pie Bringing Fast, Custom Pizza to Downtown Tucson
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Fired Pie Bringing Fast, Custom Pizza to Downtown Tucson

In one of the more subversive episodes of Seinfeld, commentary on a landmark Supreme Court decision is buried within a subplot involving crazy neighbor Kramer’s scheme to start a “pizza […]

Jun 27, 20143 min read
New Rincon Market To Feature Pizza, Sushi, Beer & Wine Bar
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New Rincon Market To Feature Pizza, Sushi, Beer & Wine Bar

After an extensive restoration following an electrical fire nearly a year ago, Rincon Market is finally set to open Monday, June 30th. Customers will be greeted with more than just a […]

Jun 24, 20141 min read
Mercado San Agustin Celebrates Coming Monsoon at Día de San Juan Fiesta
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Mercado San Agustin Celebrates Coming Monsoon at Día de San Juan Fiesta

All of Tucson is invited to celebrate the traditional beginning of the monsoon rains at the 17th annual Día de San Juan Fiesta this Tuesday, June 24th, from 5-10pm at […]

Jun 23, 20141 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