Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during April!
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Addie Ibarra
Kotu Korean BBQ
4545 N. Oracle Rd.

Kotu AYCE was a cool way to spend Friday night.
Read our article Best Korean Restaurants in Tucson.
The Royal Room
450 N. Sixth Ave.

I was downtown and wanted an NA beer and tacos so I went to Royal Room and got all this for less than $15. New favorite work spot.
View our recent visit here.
BŌS Burger
267 S. Avenida del Convento

Got to check out BŌS Burger during a pop-up dinner they did and it was easily one of the most well-executed burgers, balanced between the bun, beef patties, condiments, and veggies.
Read our article Wagyu smash burgers land at BŌS Burger in MSA Annex.
Hannah Hernandez
Juniper
222 E. Congress St.

Really loved the Negroni V.J.O.P. at Juniper. Made with Sipsmith V.J.O.P Gin, Carpano Antica, Campari, and orange peel. It’s bold, balanced, and beautifully rich in color. Also obsessed with the pretty floral ice cube.
Read our article Team Behind Iron John’s Brewing to Open ‘Juniper’ — a Gin-Focused Bar.
Del Cielo Tamal
3073 N. Campbell Ave.

I love Del Cielo brunch trips. The vegan Navolato Plate is my current favorite. It comes with scrambled tofu eggs, hibiscus machaca, refried beans, and a sweet fried green corn tamal. I added chilaquiles and chorizo, and everything was so good. PS: they have the best fresh-squeezed orange juice too
Read our article Restaurant of the Week: Del Cielo Tamal.
Jackie Tran
Bubba-Que Smokehouse BBQ and Tex-Mex Catering
5005 S. Campbell Ave.

Normally, pulled pork juicy is not my preferred barbecue meat, but here, it shined with how well it stayed juicy despite how long it took me to take photos.
And I tell you what, I also love to embrace my inner Tex-Mex with a dang ol’ bowl of Queso Dip, man.
Read our article Bubba-Que brings barbecue & Tex-Mex to South Campbell.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Dr.

Whenever I visit their Sunday brunch at the Canyon Club, I go out of my way to get the resort’s signature cornbread. It tastes like actual sweet corn rather than sugar; by far my favorite cornbread I’ve ever had.
View their recent renovations here.
Seoul Shi
6462 N. Oracle Rd.

Since Seoul Shi opened at the beginning of the year, I’ve slowly made my way through their menu. This time, I was able to indulge in their deluxe nigiri. I particularly loved the bite with salmon and roe with the addition of fresh wasabi.
And look at the detail on the rice in the photo above; you can really see how they nailed the texture.
Read our article Seoul Shi showcases Japanese, Korean Cuisine & Raw Marinated Crab.
Shane Reiser
The Coronet
198 W. Cushing St.

The Grilled Cheese on The Coronet Cafe’s late night menu hit the spot. It’s on Barrio Bread and features cheddar and gruyere, but the tomato jam takes it over the top.
Read our article Q&A with Coronet Chef Mallorie Hart + New Menu Photos.
JoJo’s
76 W. Washington St.

Absolutely LOVE all the changes at JoJo’s. Bringing back their famous Brussels Sprouts was clutch. But my favorite thing was this new dish called Chickpea Curry with Rice. I recommend adding the chicken, which is the same chicken that they use in their Shawarma, so it was delightfully tasty.
Article coming soon; check out their current menus here.
Whole Slvce Pizza
160 South Avenida del Convento #164

Whole Slvce is proving to be a very successful and popular by-the-slice pizza spot at the Annex. I always go for their special slice.
Read our article Whole Slvce Pizza Brings a Taste of New York City to Tucson.
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Article written by:

Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie 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.















