āOriginal Cuisineā Serves Up Spicy Duck Feet, Pig Brains & Other āAsian Fusionā
Original CuisineĀ isnāt Sichuan cuisine⦠or is it? At 800 E. Fort Lowell Rd. Ste. 116, a few doors down from Sichuan restaurant China Szechwan, the new restaurant took over the [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Mar 1, 2019
āAsian Sofritoā Chinese-Caribbean fusion restaurant now open
What do Puerto Rican mofongo and Chinese char siu have in common? Not much. But youāll find them on a plate side-by-side atĀ Asian Sofrito. The Chinese-Caribbean fusion restaurant quietly opened [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Sep 13, 2018
āAmerican Asianā food truck serves classics & creative fusion items
When you hear a food truck is named American Asian, what do you expect? If you guessed a burger and fried rice, youāre partially correct. But youāll also find banh [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Oct 14, 2019
Gully Bakehouse sets April 25 grand opening with pastries, classes, community events
Gully Bakehouse, the Indian-inspired concept from baker and culinary instructor Soumya Seemakurti, steps into its next chapter with an official grand opening from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Apr 24, 2026
Get Ready for Asian Night Market: New Vendors and Karaoke Night Preview
An expanded Tucson Asian Night Market returns from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, offering an evening of street food, live entertainment, and cultural festivities.
May 13, 2026
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 16 ā 22
Whatās driving Tucsonās food truck frenzy this week? Bao buns, spicyĀ Spam, and jalapeƱoĀ hotness. Tucson Fat Noodle If youāve been noodling around town looking for satisfying Asian-style fusionĀ comfort food, how aboutĀ a [ā¦]
Kim Miklofsky BayneĀ·May 16, 2016
āCulinary Mestizajeā in Tucsonās food and land justice ecosystem
This article wasĀ written by Summer WilliamsĀ and first appeared onĀ Arizona Sonoran News. Over two days, academics, community members, local organizations and university students gathered to discuss racial-mixing around food.Ā People shared [ā¦]
Mar 30, 2026
Local Food, Live Performances & More at the Asian Night Market
On Saturday, May 10, from 6ā10 p.m., the first-ever Asian Night Market is taking place at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
Matt SternerĀ·May 7, 2025
Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in November 2025
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.
Dec 23, 2025
First-Ever Asian Night Market Debuts in Tucson on May 10
On Saturday, May 10, from 6ā10 p.m., the first-ever Asian Night Market is taking place at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
Apr 12, 2025
Tucson Meet Yourself 2025 Returns with 50 Food Vendors & Global Flavor
This October, downtown Tucson transforms into a vibrant global marketplace during Tucson Meet Yourself 2025. The free, three-day folklife festival runs Friday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 19 in downtown [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Oct 3, 2025
Guide to 16 Restaurants in Vail & Rita Ranch
There was a time in Vail when residents were ecstatic that a Dairy Queen opened near the local church and post office. Within the last ten years, however, Vail and [ā¦]
Samantha ColaianniĀ·May 14, 2019
āMarco Poloā Italian/Chinese Fusion Dinner at Zio Peppe (MENU)
Four-course dinner with Asian ingredients and flavor profiles in Italian dishes, plus Italian components in traditional Chinese preparations.
Addie IbarraĀ·Jul 16, 2024
The Nugget is Adding a VIP Section, 2 Food Trucks & MoreĀ by 2025
A new bar area, VIP section, bottle service, extra bathrooms, additional parking, and two food trucks will all be coming to The Nugget.
Kevin ThomasĀ·Feb 16, 2024
Food Truck Finds: Hot Trucks & Roundups May 9 ā 15
Succulent shrimp, Korean kimchi, and a dynamic den of delectable desserts. And theyāre allĀ found roaming the streets ofĀ Tucson this week. Nhu Lan Vietnamese Craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with a few [ā¦]
Kim Miklofsky BayneĀ·May 10, 2016
New Asian family-style dinners at Ume inside Casino Del Sol
Beginning June 12, Casino Del Sol will offer a series of monthly family-style dinners at Ume insideĀ from 6 ā 10 p.m. every second Tuesday of the [ā¦]
Matt SternerĀ·May 30, 2018
āAmerican Eat Co.ā Locally-Focused Food Court & Market to Open Mid-March
Locally-focused food courtĀ American Eat Co. is near completion and itās stunning. With Mi Nidito, Saint Charles Tavern,Ā Birrieria Guadalajara, Le Caveās Bakery, and Monsoon Chocolate all within walking distance, this south [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Feb 28, 2018
Here are the best things the Tucson Foodie team tasted in January 2023
Whatās cookinā, Tucson? This month marked a new year of new dishes, beverages, and experiences at local restaurants, bars, pop-ups, events, and more. We ended up with a pretty diverse [ā¦]
Feb 2, 2023
Cuban Blaze Brings Comforting, Elegant Cuban Cuisine to Oro Valley
For being a southwest region that loves spice, Tucson is surelyĀ lacking inĀ Caribbean cuisine options. Thankfully, Cuban Blaze has just entered the fray inĀ Oro Valley atĀ 10110 N. Oracle Rd., #180. When [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Aug 4, 2016
Nine On The Line With Job Corpsā Michael Lopez
Michael Lopez hails from Omaha, Nebraska. WithĀ two meat packing house uncles, LopezĀ found love for butchery at a very young age. LopezĀ moved to Arizona in 1993 after a 7 year stint [ā¦]
C.J. HammĀ·Apr 13, 2015