Company NameCelebrando la comida, la bebida y la comunidad local.

Our Mission

Bringing people together over a shared love of food.


About Us

Meet the Team Behind the Bites

At Tucson Foodie, we're passionate about celebrating the vibrant food and beverage culture that makes our city unique. We believe that food brings people together, creates lasting memories, and tells the stories of our community.

Our mission is to connect food lovers with the best dining experiences, hidden gems, and culinary adventures that Tucson has to offer. From neighborhood favorites to up-and-coming restaurants, we're here to guide you through the diverse and delicious landscape of our desert city.

We offer comprehensive "Best Of" guides, breaking news about restaurant openings and closings, in-depth feature stories, and exclusive events like Sonoran Restaurant Week, Vegan Tucson Night Market, and the Tucson Craft Beer Crawl. Follow us on social media for daily updates, and join the Foodie Club for exclusive benefits and insider access.


Hannah Hernandez

One of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography. The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born. Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement. As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies. You can catch glimpses of the many expressions of Hannah’s life’s harvest via her Instagram stories. If you’re curious to see what Hannah’s up to next, follow her at @Deathfreefoodie and check out the link in her bio for reliable access to vegan content.

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times. Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets. If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com .

Addie Ibarra
Addie Ibarra

Community

Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting! You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

Ben Andersen
Ben Andersen

Events & Experiences

Ben brings a rare combination of large-scale festival production, luxury hospitality and live entertainment. As a founder of DUSK Music Festival, he touched every aspect of operations, from logistics and branding to guest experience. He’s also collaborated with UA Athletics and the Rialto Theatre Foundation. He understands not only how to produce successful events, but how to create experiences that people remember.

Shane Reiser
Shane Reiser

Owner & Publisher

Land Acknowledgement

Tucson Foodie operates on the ancestral and occupied lands of the Tohono O'odham, Pascua Yaqui, Ak-Chin, Hia-Ced O'odham, and other Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging, and honor the land itself.


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@Vegantucsonnightmarket returns December 5, from 6-9pm at Rillito Park!🌙 

Vendors apply in bio! App deadline is October 26. 

Photos by @astra1wanderer@Vegantucsonnightmarket returns December 5, from 6-9pm at Rillito Park!🌙 Vendors apply in bio! App deadline is October 26. Photos by @astra1wanderer
@Jundynasty has served Sichuan dishes on Grant Road for 13 years.🌶️ 

General manager Jacob Yeung credits one idea above all: “We’ve grown since then, but the key has always been consistency.”

Stop in for Flaming Chili Oil, Walnut Shrimp, chow fun, or sautéed green beans finished with Sichuan peppercorns. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. 

2933 E. Grant Road

Read the full story at tucsonfoodie.com@Jundynasty has served Sichuan dishes on Grant Road for 13 years.🌶️ General manager Jacob Yeung credits one idea above all: “We’ve grown since then, but the key has always been consistency.” Stop in for Flaming Chili Oil, Walnut Shrimp, chow fun, or sautéed green beans finished with Sichuan peppercorns. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. 2933 E. Grant Road Read the full story at tucsonfoodie.com
@Lovinspoonfulstucson is closing after more than 20 years in Tucson. Its final day of service runs on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Customers can stop in between now and Saturday for one last meal. The team plans to sell down its inventory, though it hopes to have favorite dishes available. Regular hours remain 9am-3pm through the final day.

“Running this kitchen has been a labor of love, but the numbers just aren’t adding up anymore, and as parents, we have to make the hard choice to step back and take care of what matters most at home.” 

Read the article on Tucsonfoodie.com@Lovinspoonfulstucson is closing after more than 20 years in Tucson. Its final day of service runs on Saturday, Oct. 24. Customers can stop in between now and Saturday for one last meal. The team plans to sell down its inventory, though it hopes to have favorite dishes available. Regular hours remain 9am-3pm through the final day. “Running this kitchen has been a labor of love, but the numbers just aren’t adding up anymore, and as parents, we have to make the hard choice to step back and take care of what matters most at home.” Read the article on Tucsonfoodie.com
A little love for the chefs who make Tucson’s food scene so special. These are just some of the many talented chefs who make our city what it is.

Happy International Chefs Day to the talented people behind the plates, the creativity, and the meals we keep coming back for. We’re grateful for all you do!💐A little love for the chefs who make Tucson’s food scene so special. These are just some of the many talented chefs who make our city what it is. Happy International Chefs Day to the talented people behind the plates, the creativity, and the meals we keep coming back for. We’re grateful for all you do!💐