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Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is 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.

An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

Publicaciones de Jackie

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Berry Greens Acai & Juice Bar closes its downtown Congress Street location

Berry Greens Acai is closing its downtown Congress Street shop after seven years. The University Boulevard location remains open in Tucson.

Aug 24, 20261 min read

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Istanbul Mediterranean Express to open in Marana

Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine and Bar is opening a second location on Cortaro Farms Road in Marana, with new dishes and a fast-casual concept.

Aug 21, 20263 min read

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Photo guide to east Tucson Mediterranean restaurant Casa Pita

Read the article.

Aug 14, 20261 min read

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Le Buzz celebrates 30 years, plus Swan location specials

Don’t wait too long to try the new Le Buzz specials, as they will disappear at the end of the month.

Aug 12, 20262 min read

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Photo tour at Casa Vera, now open in former Tamarind space

Casa Vera opens Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd. in Tucson, with a regional Mexican menu led by former PY Steakhouse chef Eliana Hernandez and hacienda-inspired design.

Aug 7, 20262 min read

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Los Milics Vineyards launches weekend brunch at its downtown Tucson tasting room

Los Milics Vineyards now serves weekend brunch at its downtown Tucson tasting room at 98 E. Congress St.

Aug 5, 20263 min read

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Photo guide to OBON's new summer drinks & dishes

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen invited the Tucson Foodie team to capture their newest cocktails and dishes.

Jul 31, 20262 min read

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Alchemy Foods: the Tucson meat alternative made for people who love to cook

Tucson's Alchemy Foods makes a mushroom and pea protein-based meat alternative for home cooks and restaurants. Find it at Heirloom Farmers Market and Food Conspiracy Co-op.

Jul 24, 20265 min read

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Gibson Food Hall & Market now open downtown

Gibson Food Hall & Market opened July 10 at 11 S. Sixth Ave., bringing four food hall vendors, a revamped grocery, and the hidden Pearl Lounge speakeasy to downtown Tucson.

Jul 22, 20263 min read

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Double Down on Fourth takes over Bawker Bawker space on Fourth Avenue

Double Down on Fourth soft opens July 19 at 400 N. Fourth Ave., bringing a Southwest saloon concept, 28 taps, and house-made dry cider to Historic Fourth Avenue.

Jul 21, 20262 min read

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A look into OBON chef Anthony Dromgoole's Iron Chef Tucson three-peat

Anthony Dromgoole joins Loews Ventana Canyon executive chef Ryan Clark as the only chefs to have won Iron Chef Tucson three years in a row.

Jul 20, 20262 min read

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Tucson chef José Contreras to cook at James Beard Foundation Platform dinner Aug. 11

Tucson’s José Contreras heads to the James Beard House for a masa and seafood dinner in New York José Contreras, chef and owner of Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, will to New […]

Jul 13, 20263 min read

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