Every day, Tucson Foodie gets tons of readers and by the end of the year, we’ve run out of fingers to keep track. Luckily, we’ve got online tools to help us in that department.
2023 was a big year for local restaurants, bars, and businesses. We saw a lot of grand openings, said goodbye to some local businesses, and hosted food-themed events and fancy dinners. Keep scrolling to revisit the most-read news articles of 2023.
Street Taco & Beer Co. Opens its Tanque Verde Rd. Location
Published May 22, 2023
If you’ve been to any of the other three locations, you can expect the same menu of tacos, burritos, and beverages. Plus, as mentioned earlier, they’re opening on Tuesday/Taco Tuesday so maybe that’ll make your decision-making much easier. The new location is destined to be the perfect pit stop, too, if you’re heading up to Mount Lemmon for the day or taking a hike in the area. Read more…
Everything You Need to Know About the New Tucson Foodie
Published May 25, 2023
Every member of the Tucson Foodie team — including me — started as a fan/follower/subscriber of Tucson Foodie. The team has one thing in common: we’re all believers in the power of community. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re turning Tucson Foodie into something much bigger than a news and media organization. We’re now a community — and you’re invited to join us! Read more…
Bashful Bandit Barbecue Brings Backyard Barbecue to Midtown Tucson
Published on December 23, 2023
After 40 years in business, the iconic local biker bar The Bashful Bandit closed its doors on June 18, 2021. After a year and a half of compiling rumors and growing curiosity about what will happen to the building, out came Tucson native, Toby Kyte, with an exciting announcement about his plans to turn the well-known dive into a barbecue joint. Read more…
Trident Grill III Permanently Closes its Doors on Craycroft Road
Published September 5, 2023
On Friday, September 8, Trident Grill III permanently closed its doors at 250 S. Craycroft Rd. No specific reason was given for the closure. The sports bar first opened its doors in 2017, which was a former Tilted Kilt, next to Tucson Coffee Roasters and Miss Saigon. Read more…
The Dutch Permanently Closes on Broadway Boulevard
Published October 2, 2023
On Monday, October 2, the team behind The Dutch at 5340 E. Broadway Blvd. announced that the restaurant has permanently closed. There wasn’t a specific reason for the closure other than there being some “unforeseen circumstances.” A little more than a year ago, Marcus and Nicole van Winden relocated the restaurant to Broadway Boulevard after spending a few years on Main Gate Square. Our fingers are crossed that we haven’t seen the last of the van Winden’s cuisine. Read more…
Food, Pickleball & More! CORBETT’S Hosts its Grand Opening
Published August 17, 2023
“Our vision was community — to create a place where people can gather, eat, drink, play, and be entertained all in one space,” said Scott Stiteler, founding partner at Loveblock Partners. “After all these years of running businesses Downtown, we know and love the area well and believe this is the perfect location for this concept. CORBETT’S is a unique combination of old and new and it is a place for families, college students, professionals, and more to create fun and memorable one-of-a-kind experiences together.” Read more…
Phoenix-Based ‘Angie’s Lobster’ to Open 2 Tucson Locations
Published October 6, 2023
Angie’s Lobster was created by Tony and Roushan Christofellis, the same couple who created the Salad and Go drive-thru concept we’re now seeing here in Tucson. They’ve since sold the Salad and Go chain and are now putting their focus on Angie’s Lobster. The concept currently has more than five locations in and around Phoenix, and has become pretty popular for its sandwiches, salads, and wraps — some starting at around just $6 each. Read more…
Brushfire BBQ Permanently Closes After 15+ Years in Business
Published December 29, 2023
The doors have been permanently closed at both of the Brushfire BBQ Co. locations, 2745 N. Campbell and 7080 E. 22nd St. We were unable to reach anyone to ask about the reason for closure but signs on the doors state that they won’t be reopening. Read more…
Chick-in Waffle Opens its First Arizona Location in Tucson
Published May 17, 2023
The Kansas City, Missouri-based restaurant chain Chick-in Waffle flew the coop and landed near the corner of Grant and Craycroft Road. However, back in October, the restaurant permanently closed. Read more…
All Aboard! Platform 18, an Underground Cocktail Bar/Train Car is Coming to Tucson
Published April 28, 2023
The bar will be located in the basement of the building and will have a passenger train car seating area equipped with TV screens as windows, making it appear that you’re traveling along the tracks. The disclaimer on the site warns folks of “audio and lighting changes, low visibility, motion graphics, and occasional haze.” Read more…
