Welcome to this week’s roundup!
We’ve gathered the top stories, a standout social post, and other foodie highlights you shouldn’t miss. From the latest around Tucson’s dining scene to can’t-miss events and exclusive perks for our Insiders, this is your go-to guide to staying in the loop.
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Top Stories & Articles
From Top Chef to Tucson: Chef Brian’s Comfort Kitchen
Best known for his appearances on Top Chef and Private Chefs of Beverly Hills, chef Brian Hill has cooked for stars like Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Eddie Murphy. But Tucson became his stage in 2022 when he opened Chef Brian’s Comfort Kitchen.
Read the full article: From Top Chef to Tucson: Chef Brian’s Comfort Kitchen.
La Ventanita Walk-Up Coffee & Breakfast Window Open at Mojo
Drink options include coffee drinks such as the cafecito, a sweetened Cuban espresso, to smoothies, milkshakes, lemonades, and tea. Food options range from handhelds, such as egg-filled pastelitos and breakfast empanadas, to the avocado tostada on toasted Cuban bread. La Ventanita also offers large boxes of their handheld goodies to-go.
Read the full article: La Ventanita Walk-Up Coffee & Breakfast Window Open at Mojo.
‘Roadies’ Brings Food, Bowling & Axe Throwing to Grant & Swan
There’s actually a lot going on inside Roadies — a restaurant, bar, several bowling lanes, axe throwing, laser tag, arcades, live music on select nights, and even mini movie theaters. The bowling alley section of Roadies is using a nifty technology named Spark Augmented Reality Bowling, adding “stunning visuals, immersive animations, and customizable gameplay” to the old-fashioned experience.
Read the full article: ‘Roadies’ Brings Food, Bowling & Axe Throwing to Grant & Swan.
Trending on Instagram
Chandler-Based ‘Thai Chili 2 Go’ to Open in Marana
Thai Chili 2 Go is opening its first Tucson-area location this summer at Marana’s Gladden Farms Commercial Center — right by the new Fry’s on Tangerine Rd. Expect Thai curries, noodle dishes, and apps with options to go vegan, gluten-free, or protein-packed. Oh, and everything’s dairy-free, too. Prices start at just $4
Read the full article: Chandler-Based ‘Thai Chili 2 Go’ to Open in Marana.
New & Updated Foodie Guide
New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson
It’s safe to say the Tucson restaurant industry has been booming and bustling. From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, it’s without question that the scene has seen its fair share of growth.
Read the guide: New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson.
Best Steaks in Tucson
Whether you want a saucy, tender filet mignon, a hefty mesquite-grilled cowboy rib-eye, or classy and comforting steak frites, here are some places to get the best steak in Tucson.
Read the guide: Best Steaks in Tucson.
Foodie Events
Easter Dine-In and To-Go Options in Tucson
Whether you’re looking for a morning meal, an evening of elegance, or a quick bite with the family, there’s no need to hunt down the perfect event by yourself. We’re here to fill your Easter basket with options. With that being said, one of the following restaurants should do just the trick for Sunday, April 20.
Read the full article: Easter Dine-In and To-Go Options In Tucson.
Tucson’s New 420 Fest Blends Food, Music & Cannabis
What if you found a golden Easter egg — and it was filled with joints or worth $100 in dispensary gift cards?
That’s just one of the surprises waiting for you at the first-ever 420 Fest, presented by Earth’s Healing, a brand-new cannabis, food, and music experience created by Tucson Foodie, Tucson Doobie, and Earth’s Healing. This exciting event takes place on Saturday, April 19, from 2–8 p.m. at the Whistle Stop Depot, a unique venue that’s been revitalized to give Tucson a fresh and exciting space to gather.
Read the article: Tucson’s New 420 Fest Blends Food, Music & Cannabis.
Perks of Being an Insider
For $20 a month, Tucson Foodie Insiders get a stack of cash vouchers to local restaurants worth over $6,000, free tasting events at local restaurants every month, access to members-only monthly dinner series with local chefs, discounts on events, and monthly mixers with other members.
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