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For nearly 20 years, Diana and Jun Arai have helped shape Tucson’s Japanese dining scene.
When @ginzatucson opened in 2008, it became the first restaurant in Tucson to feature an izakaya style menu, bringing Japan’s popular shareable dining experience to the city. Today, it’s still the only restaurant in town with a dedicated izakaya menu, along with one of Tucson’s largest curated selections of sake, Japanese beer, and shochu.
In 2018, the couple expanded again with @raijinramen, Tucson’s first restaurant dedicated entirely to ramen. Known for its rich tonkotsu broths and seasonal specialties, Raijin helped pave the way for the city’s growing ramen scene.
From fresh fish flown in daily from Japan and California to chef’s choice omakase experiences, Ginza continues to showcase authentic Japanese cuisine while Jun and Diana regularly travel to Japan to bring back the latest culinary trends.
📍 Ginza Sushi & Izakaya: 5425 N. Kolb Rd.
📍 Raijin Ramen: 2955 E. Speedway Blvd.
Read @ediebjarolim’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com.
Photos by @sea_lyon
#tucsonlocal #tucsonaz
Breakfast & Brunch Week runs through July 26 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!
🏆🍳☀️❤️🥞THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $20 gift card to @ghinisfrenchcaffe
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• $25 gift card to @beyondbreadbakerycafe
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Some suggested places to visit this week:
@5pointstucson
@ajocafetucson
@bajacafetucson
@barista_del_barrio
@bluewillow.tucson
@bobos_az
@theofficialbreadandbutter
@buendia.breakfast.lunch
@cafealacarttucson
@cafepassetucson
@cappysbreakfastcafe
@hotelcongress
@delcielotamal
Frank’s Restaurant
@ghinisfrenchcaffe
@gourmetgirlsglutenfree
Gus Balon’s Restaurant
@knellersdelicatessen
@lachaiteria
@lebuzzcaffe
@lebuzzcaffeplaza
@localetucson
@lovinspoonfulstucson
@nookdowntown
@prepandpastry
@raptorcanyoncafe
@rencoffeehouse
@sunny_daze_cafe
@teaspoontucson
@coronetrestaurants
@thehungryfoxrestaurant
@themonicatucson
@tohonochulgardenbistro
@tumerico
@urbanfreshaz
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
Massaman tofu curry at Char’s Thai. Stop by and show them some love.❤️
5039 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz #localtucson
A sunset gathering featuring chef-made plates, plant medicine experiences, live music, and a deep connection to the Sonoran Desert.🌵✨
Join us Saturday, August 29 after sundown at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a celebration of the Sonoran Desert’s edible and medicinal plants through food, herbalism, music, and story.
Stroll through the gardens while enjoying chef-prepared plates inspired by native desert ingredients, a botanical welcome cocktail, and hands-on experiences like sound healing, acupuncture, massage therapy, tarot, astrology, cacao ceremony, herbal workshops, and more.
Chef lineup + dishes will be announced shortly.
Your $75 ticket includes all food, workshops, experiences, and a welcome cocktail. Space is limited, and we expect to sell out in advance.
❤️Tucson Foodie members get 50% off
🎟️ Ticket link in bio
Photos by @jackie_tran_
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews
Breakfast & Brunch Week runs through July 26 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!
🏆🍳☀️❤️🥞THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $20 gift card to @ghinisfrenchcaffe
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• $25 gift card to @beyondbreadbakerycafe
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Some suggested places to visit this week:
@5pointstucson
@ajocafetucson
@bajacafetucson
@barista_del_barrio
@bluewillow.tucson
@bobos_az
@theofficialbreadandbutter
@buendia.breakfast.lunch
@cafealacarttucson
@cafepassetucson
@cappysbreakfastcafe
@hotelcongress
@delcielotamal
Frank’s Restaurant
@ghinisfrenchcaffe
@gourmetgirlsglutenfree
Gus Balon’s Restaurant
@knellersdelicatessen
@lachaiteria
@lebuzzcaffe
@lebuzzcaffeplaza
@localetucson
@lovinspoonfulstucson
@nookdowntown
@prepandpastry
@raptorcanyoncafe
@rencoffeehouse
@sunny_daze_cafe
@teaspoontucson
@coronetrestaurants
@thehungryfoxrestaurant
@themonicatucson
@tohonochulgardenbistro
@tumerico
@urbanfreshaz
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
@Doubledownonfourth is now open at 400 N. Fourth Ave., taking over the former Bawker Bawker Cider House with a Western-inspired concept.
Expect Bawker Bawker’s signature ciders, @rayrayssonoran tea, local craft beer, $3 shot specials, $4 select drafts, premium spirits, and oversized frozen Frosé and margaritas served in cowboy boots.
The bar is currently in its soft opening, with an official grand opening planned for early August.
“We wanted to achieve the feeling of a neighborhood bar where everyone feels welcome. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll.” — Anthony Pabst
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
Photo by @jackie_tran_
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonnewsTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
