Punch Line Comedy Club Negotiations May End as Tucson Deal Hits Wall
Plans for Punch Line Comedy Club in downtown Tucson face an uncertain future. Live Nation’s proposal to take over the historic 119 E. Toole Ave. property may be dead, according […]
Jackie Tran·Jun 10, 2025
‘Punch Line Comedy Club’ to Open Downtown Tucson Location
Live Nation is bringing its Punch Line Comedy Club to Tucson, remodeling the historic space at 119 E. Toole Ave.
Matt Sterner·Apr 24, 2025
Iconic Tucson Servers: Bread and Butter Cafe’s Joanne Soto
Meet Joanne Soto of Bread and Butter Cafe. “Jojo” — to those who know her best — Soto is originally from Philadelphia but has called Tucson home for over 40 […]
Megan Black·May 3, 2016
Holiday Cocktails That’ll Jingle Your Bells in Tucson (2024)
No matter how you choose to spend the following days in December, there are plenty of cocktails to warm your belly.
Matt Sterner·Dec 12, 2024
Tucson Named One of the ‘Best Food Cities in the U.S.’ by Travel + Leisure
Tucson is second on the list for its “Native American and Mexican culinary roots” and for being the “first UNESCO City of Gastronomy.”
Matt Sterner·Nov 13, 2024
Grand Opening: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to Give Freebies to the First 100 Guests
The first 100 guests to arrive on Saturday, May 25, will win FREE Gelati for a year. You’ll be rewarded through Jeremiah’s Rewards app.
Matt Sterner·May 23, 2024
Play Ball! New Food to Try at Arizona Diamondbacks Games
The 2024 baseball season is off and running and the chefs at Chase Field in Phoenix have created several new menu items this year.
Matt Sterner·Apr 19, 2024
Family-run Raptor Canyon Cafe warms hearts with home-style cooking
The Calellos are nice people. Like really nice people. I mean, Konni Calello is “still slipping chocolate chip cookies into your pockets while you’re walking out the door” kind of […]
Meredith O'Neil·Feb 21, 2020
Food & Wine, Redfin Name Tucson One Of Ten Best Affordable Wine Country Cities
Callaghan Vineyards Lineup (Credit: Callaghan Vineyards) Tucson has been named one of the ten best affordable cities near wine country, according to a list compiled by Food & Wine Magazine […]
Gerald Gay·May 7, 2015
Pizza, meatballs & made-to-order lasagna at midtown’s ‘Pasta La Vista’
Pasta La Vista is a fairly direct spot: a large cooking area, comfortable booths, straightforward tables and chairs, and with walls adorned by posters of classic rock bands such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Zeppelin, and even ABBA. Tony states that this is the work of his wife but I totally dig that late ‘70s high scho
Mark Whittaker·May 5, 2023
25+ Local restaurants & businesses to support during the Orange Grove Road Closure
The closure will remain in place until late 2024 and ADOT suggests drivers use Ruthrauff Road and Ina Road as alternate routes.
Matt Sterner·May 4, 2023
Arizona Inn: Comfort food & comfy surroundings at the Audubon Bar & Patio
Before we even get into it, the Arizona Inn is very much open for business. This has been a misconception since the heady months of 2020 whereas the Inn did […]
Mark Whittaker·Dec 19, 2022
Foodie Events from June 23-28: Wine pairings, cooking classes & a Pizza Throwdown
Happy first week of summer! As the temperatures continue to climb, so does the desire for air-conditioned events. We get it. Without further ado, here’s this week’s event suggestions that […]
Addie Ibarra·Jun 22, 2022
The Journey & Evolution of Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery
Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery is a go-to for ramen and sushi. With sought-after lunch specials and a cute hand-drawn children’s menu, the restaurant continues to thrive after 18 years in business, but […]
Meredith O'Neil·Feb 7, 2020
9 totally chill places to scoop up shaved ice & other frozen treats
To call summer in Tucson “hot” feels like a bit of an understatement. After all, you’ve probably seen the memes equating our beloved city to a fiery pit complete with […]
Dana Sullivan·Aug 1, 2019
We asked chefs: Which culinary region would you like to see represented more in Tucson?
“We Asked Chefs” is a regular feature in which we ask local Tucson chefs a range of questions about chef life and food. Read their responses to the latest: “which culinary […]
Jackie Tran·Feb 1, 2019
Swimmingly Successful: JPS Seafood Hooks the Market
JPS Seafood Market & Restaurant is the quintessential American enterprise success story. In 2002, Jesus Paredes Sifuentes and Orelia Ortega built an unlikely business. They became fresh fishmongers in the […]
Angela Orlando·Oct 25, 2018
“Insomnia Cookies” Late-Night Cookie Delivery & Shop Now Open Downtown
Downtown Tucson has gained another late-night dining option, if you count eating a box of cookies as dining. Insomnia Cookies opened downtown last Thursday at 345 E. Congress St., Ste 145, […]
Jackie Tran·Feb 28, 2018
Tastings, Demonstrations at In-Depth History of Cocktails Series at 47 Scott Nov. 18 – Dec. 16
What Series of Cocktail Demos When Sat., Nov. 18 – Sat., Dec. 16 Where 47 Scott 47 N. Scott Ave. More Info (520) 624-4747 47scott.com Downtown Tucson’s 47 […]
Matt Sterner·Nov 15, 2017
10 Spots To Get Your Asian Buffet Fix
Asian buffets are aplenty in Tucson, from the most grandiose to the more subtle. Below are 10 Asian buffets offering copious amounts of chow mein, crab rangoons, oysters, and sushi. But before […]
Sarah Pelfini·Aug 13, 2015