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Tucson Foodie & local celebs are talking breakfast, live this Thursday

Tucson Foodie & local celebs are talking breakfast, live this Thursday

Aug 21, 20192 min read

We’re back… and talking breakfast (and brunch).

Ever wake up on the weekend… hungry?

You have a craving — it’s either a typical breakfast spread or something unconventional. You decide to brave the brunch crowds because you can’t bear to make a mess in the kitchen and you want it all… and want it served. Sound like you? It’s our weekly struggle.

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So this week, we’re sharing what the chefs like to make, what customers tend to order, and which breakfast foods are easy to get right (and which aren’t).

Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get cracking!

Want to hear more?

Free up your schedule on Thursday from 1 – 3 p.m. and tune in to “Around the Table” on 1030 KVOI AM radio — we’ll be talking about breakfast, meal of champions.

We’re broadcasting live from the Tucson Foodie offices downtown with the staff, some local guests, and radio host and James Beard winner Jennifer English.

It’s casual, fun, and will keep you ‘in the know’ with regards to the food and beverage industry.

Pastries at Prep & Pastry (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Pastries at Prep & Pastry (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Trending topic this week: What’s cooking in Tucson… for breakfast

This week, we’ll be discussing breakfast and brunch – what our chefs are cooking up, where to eat out for that first meal of the day, what’s good on the menu, and other behind-the-scenes reveals by chefs.

Guests featured on Thursday, August 22
  • TF Chat: The Tucson Foodie Crew will share top bites of the week
  • Chris Squires, managing partner of Ten55 Brewing Company
  • Executive pastry chef Kayla Draper from Prep & Pastry
  • Curtis Zimmerman, owner of Presta Coffee Roasters
  • Mixologist Eric Harding from Elvira’s will make the cocktail of the week
Want to keep up with the latest convos on food?

Tune in to 1030 KVOI AM for our show, Around the Table, every Thursday from 1 – 3 p.m.

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Kate Severino

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Kate hails from South Africa. Yes, you read correctly. After wrestling lions and riding elephant-back, she finds herself in the desert. Feel free to charm her with mimosas anytime.

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