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Xochitl Gracia

If you’re local or visit Tucson frequently, make sure to follow my Instagram page, in which I share my vegan/plant-based lifestyle always focusing on local food (@tucson-vegan).

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Vegan ‘Xochitl Roll’ is now available for a limited time at Yoshimatsu
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Vegan ‘Xochitl Roll’ is now available for a limited time at Yoshimatsu

Ver la versión en inglés aquí. The local Japanese restaurant and a personal favorite, Yoshimatsu, has a new vegan special: the Xochitl (So-Chill) Roll. The new roll was created in […]

Nov 18, 20222 min read
‘Xochitl Roll’, el rollo vegano ya disponible por tiempo limitado en Yoshimatsu
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‘Xochitl Roll’, el rollo vegano ya disponible por tiempo limitado en Yoshimatsu

View the article in English here. Yoshimatsu, uno de los restaurantes japoneses favoritos de los locales, tiene un nuevo especial vegano: El Xochitl Roll (So-Chill). Creado en colaboración con mi […]

Nov 18, 20223 min read
Vegan Quesabirria: 5 Meat-free taco-dipping experiences in Tucson
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Vegan Quesabirria: 5 Meat-free taco-dipping experiences in Tucson

Ver la versión en inglés aquí. What happens if you blend the richly flavored and traditional Mexican birria with the creative and scrumptious way of cooking from the Baja, specifically […]

Sep 30, 20224 min read
Quesabirria Vegana: 5 experiencias para mojar tacos sin carne en Tucson
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Quesabirria Vegana: 5 experiencias para mojar tacos sin carne en Tucson

View the English version here. ¿Que se obtiene al mezclar la birria mexicana tradicional y riquísima en sabor con esa manera tan creative y suculenta de cocinar de la Baja, […]

Sep 30, 20224 min read
Sonoran Restaurant Week: Where to snag a solid vegan dish
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Sonoran Restaurant Week: Where to snag a solid vegan dish

Ver la versión en inglés aquí. With Sonoran Restaurant Week in full effect here in Tucson, I have compiled a list of restaurants offering quality vegan options. This is what […]

Sep 14, 20223 min read
Sonoran Restaurant Week: Dónde comer un buen plato vegano
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Sonoran Restaurant Week: Dónde comer un buen plato vegano

View the English version here. La Sonoran Restaurant Week ya comenzó con todo el furor y he creado una lista de restaurantes en los que comer una buena comida […]

Sep 14, 20223 min read
Preguntas que hacer al buscar un plato vegano en Tucson
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Preguntas que hacer al buscar un plato vegano en Tucson

View the English version here. Cuando empecé a comer vegano y comencé a aventurarme a ordenar en restaurantes y en lugares públicos, mi preocupación principal era cuales ingredientes tenía […]

Aug 2, 20226 min read
Questions to ask when seeking a vegan-friendly dish in Tucson
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Questions to ask when seeking a vegan-friendly dish in Tucson

Ver la versión en inglés aquí. When I began eating vegan and started to venture out to eat at restaurants and public venues, my main concern was knowing which ingredients […]

Aug 2, 20225 min read
De Hermosillo a Tucson: Guía para el viajero vegano en el Old Pueblo
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De Hermosillo a Tucson: Guía para el viajero vegano en el Old Pueblo

View the English version here. Con las temperaturas más cálidas, primavera en su máximo esplendor, días de vacaciones en el horizonte, y las restricciones del COVID-19 disminuyendo, un día te […]

Jun 7, 20226 min read
From Hermosillo to Tucson: A vegan traveler’s guide to the Old Pueblo
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From Hermosillo to Tucson: A vegan traveler’s guide to the Old Pueblo

Ver la versión en inglés aquí. With the weather warming up, spring in all its glory, vacation days ahead, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, it’s possible you’re planning a getaway […]

Jun 7, 20225 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