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Restaurant of the Week: Hammbone’s — A Meat-and-Three Joint
With framed photos of the Kool-Aid man, sticks of butter, and giant roosters, you can’t help but smile when eating at Hammbone’s.
My First Time: Dishes That Impacted Our Lives (Part One)
We asked local chefs, food writers, restaurant owners, food photographers, and friends to share that experience.
Hammbone’s: Southern-style ‘Meat & Three’ to Open on the East Side
So, mark your calendars, bring a bib, and craft your very own meat and three! Slap some gravy on it and it’s a Hamm-bonafide masterpiece.
We ask chefs: “what’s your favorite noodle dish?”
“We Ask 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: “what’
We asked chefs: What is your favorite thing about Tucson’s culinary scene?
“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: “wha
Chefs Read Bad Reviews: Matt & Nikki Thompson, CJ Hamm & Mateo Otero
Responding professionally would usually be ideal for maintaining customer relations, but in Chefs Read Bad Reviews, anything is fair game. In the fourth episode
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: “whi
Saguaro Corners: Hearty Comfort Food, Live Music & Mountain Views
Nestled among the stately saguaro, just a cactus wren’s chirp away from the national park of that name, this east Tucson icon merits a visit (or a few). Humble
We asked chefs: What’s your favorite winter ingredient?
“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: “wha
We asked chefs: What’s the one dish you can’t take off your menu?
“We Asked Chefs” is a regular feature in which we ask local Tucson chefs a range of questions about chef life and food. Tommy Begay Sushi on Oracle https://www.
Food Network’s Chopped to Feature Saguaro Corners & Mulligan’s Chef CJ Hamm
Tucson’s Food Network momentum keeps on growing. Food Network cooking game show Chopped recently featured BOCA Tacos y Tequila executive chef Maria Mazon and Lo
“Classic – Spaghetti Western Steakhouse” to Open Early September
When you hear the term Spaghetti Western, you probably visualize a gritty young Clint Eastwood in the desert. However, Classic – Spaghetti Western Steakhouse wi
Nine on the Line: Chef C.J. Hamm of Saguaro Corners
Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar is lucky to have Executive Chef C.J. Hamm, who started the Nine on the Line series. Though Hamm has written for Tucson Foodie,
Nine On The Line: Pasco Kitchen Chef De Cuisine Sam Krajnak
Sam Krajnak is Chef De Cuisine at Pasco Kitchen & Lounge on University Boulevard. Born in North Carolina to an Air Force father, Chef Krajnak’s family moved to
Nine On The Line: Ben Caballero, Executive Chef of Hub Restaurant & Ice Creamery
Ben Caballero Jr. is Executive Chef at one of Tucson’s busiest downtown restaurants, Hub Restaurant & Ice Creamery. Growing up, Caballero split his time between
Nine On The Line: Paulo Im of OBON Sushi Bar Ramen
Paulo Im is Executive Chef and Partner at OBON Sushi Bar Ramen. Im has been cooking all of his life and has held the title of chef for ten years. In the past, [
Nine On The Line With Ari Shapiro and Kerry Lane
Ari Shapiro has had an interesting Tucson food journey that began as strictly liquid, morphed into solids and then back to liquids. Shapiro moved to Tucson in 2
Nine On The Line: Snow Peas Modern Asian Kitchen’s Erik Duong
Snow Peas Modern Asian Kitchen owner and chef Erik Duong hails from Vietnam. The brilliantly balanced cuisine of his home land, help mold his palate and love fo
Nine On The Line With Manish Shah of Maya Tea & Heirloom Farmers Markets
Manish Shah, owner and operator of Maya Tea Company and Co-Executive Director of Heirloom Farmers Markets plays an almost hyper-active role in Tucson’s food sce
Nine on the Line With Visit Tucson’s Dan Gibson
Dan Gibson is a 30 year-plus Tucsonan and Sahuaro High School alumni. Currently serving as Director of Communications at Visit Tucson, Gibson previously worked
Nine On The Line With John Farlow
Although PR maven John Farlow was born in Montana, the former line cook considers himself a Tucson native since he moved here for high school. His first experie
Nine On The Line With Nate Ares & Brian Morris of Prep & Pastry
Nate “Uncle NeNe” Ares and Brian “B Mo” Morris, are the operations arm of the restaurant group that brought us Prep & Pastry and, more recently, Commoner & Co.
Nine On The Line With Nook’s Matt & Nikki Thompson
Matt and Nikki Thompson are a busy couple. Owner and operators of two cafés inside the sheriff’s department and detention center, a catering company, and downto
Nine On The Line With Chef John May From Sauce
Chef John May was born in Ontario, Canada, but relocated to Tucson with his family at the age of four. From the time he could see over the kitchen counter […]
Nine On The Line With Devon Sanner of Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails
Devon Sanner is Chef de Cuisine at Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails. Born and raised in Tucson, Sanner studied Russian and Political Science at the University of Ar
Nine On The Line With Karyn Zoldan
For those who have been following the Tucson food scene for a while, the name Karyn Zoldan should ring a bell. In 2003, Karyn launched the well-known local food
Nine On The Line: NoRTH Italia Executive Chef Kevin Handt
Chef Kevin Handt, long time sous chef to Carlos Calderon, is the newly-promoted executive chef of North Italia. Handt is a Tucson native, who discovered his pen
Nine On The Line With Chef Brandon Dillon of Agustin Kitchen
Brandon Dillon is Chef De Cuisine at Agustín Kitchen. A Tucson native, Dillon has cooked professionally in Tucson for nearly half of his life, including stints
Nine On The Line With Chef Jamie Eldredge of Noble Hops
Jamie Eldredge is Executive Chef of Noble Hops, “Tucson’s original gastropub.” As the brains and creative force behind the ever-changing menu, Eldredge has help
Nine On The Line With Danny Perez, JW Marriott Starr Pass
Newly crowned Tucson Iron Chef Danny Perez was born in Mexico City. Arriving in Tucson at 10 years old, the cultural landscape of his upbringing heavily inspire
Nine On The Line With Chef Ken Harvey of Loews Ventana Canyon
Ken Harvey, Executive Chef of Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, found his love for food as an 18 year old working in the produce section of a grocery store in Texas.
Nine On The Line With Chef Jerry Morgan, Ghini’s French Caffe
Jerry Morgan was born and raised in Tucson. Currently the Kitchen Manager at Ghinis French Caffe Chef Morgan’s impressive and eclectic background includes Flyin
4th Avenue Delicatessen Second Annual Hot Dog Shoot-Out This Friday
What 2nd Annual Hot Dog Shoot-Out When Fri, July 3 Where Rialto Theatre Cost Free/$20 to enter The 4th Avenue Delicatessen is hosting its 2nd Annual Hot Dog […]
Nine On The Line With Chef Bruce Bowden of Cafe 54
Throughout his career, Café 54’s Bruce Bowden has prepared food for people from all walks of life. From Julia Childs to to the homeless, his deep love for cooki
Nine On The Line: Tanner Fleming of Dante’s Fire
Chef Tanner Fleming had the “dante-ing” task of recently taking over the other worldly reigns at Dante’s Fire. Fleming has done so with a fiery passion. Read on
Nine On The Line With Job Corps’ Michael Lopez
Michael Lopez hails from Omaha, Nebraska. With two meat packing house uncles, Lopez found love for butchery at a very young age. Lopez moved to Arizona in 1993
Metzger Family Restaurants Sharpens Focus With New Management Team
In an attempt to revitalize and refocus, Metzger Family Restaurants has introduced a new locally based management team to head both Jackson Tavern, located at 2
C.J. Hamm on KLPX’s The Frank Show
Catch C.J. Hamm on KLPX 96.1FM’s The Frank Show tomorrow, February 5, 2015 at 9:10 am. Frank, Sherm, and C.J. will discuss what just might be the year’s most im
9 On The Line with Frankie and Deb Santos of Frankie’s Cheesesteaks
Frankie “Cheesesteak” Santos and his wife, Deb Santos, own and operate Frankie’s Cheesesteaks at 2574 North Campbell Avenue. In their 11th year of business, the
Former Noshing Around Writer CJ Hamm Joins Tucson Foodie
I’m super-excited to announce that C.J. Hamm, former Noshing Around writer for the Tucson Weekly and creator of the Nine On The Line series has joined Tucson Fo
Where To Eat Now, Midtown Edition With C.J. Hamm
(This week’s Where To Eat Now is brought to you by Tucson Weekly’s Noshing Around writer, C.J. Hamm.) Unfortunately I do not get to spend all of my time coverin
