Tucson’s food scene has garnered additional national attention.
For the fourth year in a row, Eater reached out to our own head foodie Adam Lehrman for 13 of the hottest new restaurants and bars in Tucson.
Eater publishes annually updated ‘heatmaps’ for select US cities. For a businesses to be included, they must have opened within the past 12 months.
Last year’s heatmap included Welcome Diner, Elvira’s, Charro Steak, Senae Thai Bistro, Batch Cafe & Bar, Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ, Casa Film Bar, Truland Burgers & Greens, Contigo Latin Kitchen.
Eater Tucson 2017 Heatmap:
- Bird Modern Provisions & Bar
- Teaspoon
- Fiamme Pizza
- Island Plate Lunch
- The Twisted Tandoor
- Jackson Bar + Eatery
- The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
- TallBoys
- Sand Reckoner Tasting Room
- Tumerico
- The Drunken Chicken
- Barrio Bread
- Owls Club
To view the full article on Eater, visit The 13 Hottest New Restaurants in Tucson, Arizona.
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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.
