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Sonoran Restaurant Week: Special Dinner at Penca (Thursday, September 12)
It’s a great time for local restaurants to showcase what they’re great at, which is serving some of the best food in the country!
Mexican Restaurants Participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week 2024
From September 6 – 15, more than 80 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at either a $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55 price point.
Mole & Other Seasonal Dishes Have Arrived on Penca’s Fall Menu
“This fall we continue with our mission of sharing the flavors of Mexico with our guests,” said Patricia Schwabe, owner of Penca.
The Best Deals During Sonoran Restaurant Week 2023
To help you get the most out of these 10 delicious days (Sept. 8-17), we’re putting together curated mini-guides to Sonoran Restaurant Week.
Penca Launches New Happy Hour Bites, Cocktails & More (MENU)
Penca unveiled its brand-new Happy Hour menu available from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday – Sunday (restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday).
Wine & whiskey dinners presented by Pearly Baker (May 2023)
The crew is pleased to keep the wine train rollin’ by teaming up with Penca Restaurante and Forbes Meat Co. this month.
Vacationing platform ‘Travel Awaits’ shines a light on Tucson’s culinary scene
We Tucsonans love our local food scene. It was a huge accomplishment back when the city was awarded an official UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy (there are on
10+ Fun spots to meet up for a first date
Food is the ultimate bonding experience, and getting to know someone is always easier over a shared meal or well-crafted cocktail. But picking the perfect locat
Foodie 15: Souper-dee-duper soups that’ll keep you warm this winter
With shorter days and cooler evenings, it’s no wonder that the winter season is a popular time to enjoy a nice, warm bowl of soup. Aside from being potentially
Tucson restaurants closing up shop for Summer 2022
While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many cities, industry folk here in Tucson are accustomed to the opposite. As students and
Penca Restaurante: A fresh take for a hot summer (PHOTOS)
It’s hot outside — really hot — but Penca’s new summer dishes and signature cocktails are sure to please and cool you down. Whether sitting at one of the breezy
Foodie 15: Sweet guide to vegan pastries, chocolate & delicious desserts
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, or just searching for plant-based dessert options, this guide has you covered. Some of the choices on this list ma
12 Days of Christmas cocktails, beers & cheer in Tucson
We’ve all heard of the song, The 12 Days of Christmas, and though it may get sort of repetitive after a few of the verses, it’s hard to experience a […]
Scott Avenue Cocktail Corridor: December 2021 Edition
The halls and buildings in downtown Tucson have officially been decked with lights while the streets are spreading holiday cheer to those taking a stroll at nig
Scott Avenue Cocktail Corridor: Live music, wine tastings & strong concoctions
Perhaps you are already fond of taking a stroll down Scott Avenue downtown, and you tend to pop your head in at more than one local business along the way. […]
10+ Restaurants & drinking spots that recently opened their doors in Tucson
The changing of the season always brings something new to the city, and in the culinary pockets of Tucson, more than a handful of new restaurants have sprouted
Penca Restaurante reopens with a new lineup of seasonal dishes (MENU)
If you’ve wandered around downtown as of late, you may have noticed that the historic area near Scott and Broadway is buzzing with activity these days. Penca Re
Penca Restaurante is reopening with an extended patio & new menu items
The doors closed months ago, but Penca Restaurante is ready to share all of the changes they’ve made during its grand reopening on Friday, October 2. “It’s been
Guide to 9 creative elote-inspired dishes in Tucson
Everyone seems to remember their first elote experience. Mine was in a suburban part of southern California, where a friend contributed a batch of elote to a po
5 Delightful Dishes to Try from Penca’s New Brunch Menu (PHOTOS)
Chef David Solorzano brings Downtown Tucson a fresh Jalisco-inspired brunch menu—and it’s a feast for your senses. “This is what Mexican food should be,” said S
Date Night in Tucson: 35 Places to Take Someone Special
Planning on a wedding proposal with the good ol’ engagement ring in a frosty mug of Bud Light? No? Champagne and wine might be more romantic. You probably want
26 Best Restaurants in Tucson for a Business Lunch
Not everyone can have the charm of Don Draper, but we can help you nail your next business lunch meeting by choosing the right restaurant. First off, you want t
Tucson Taco Tour Master Map & Gallery: 5 Tours for 22 Tacos
If you had to spend a year away from Tucson, what would you miss the most? While “friends, family, and Eegee’s” might be a popular response, the right answer is
Guide to 20 indulgent desserts whipped up in Tucson
Dearest reader, If you are on a carb-restricted or low-sugar diet, look-away! Disclaimer: The following guide lists sit-down restaurant desserts. Bakeries, donu
Must-have mole: 11 local spots serving the sensational sauce
Not to be confused with the subterranean mammal skilled at digging, mole (pronounced MOE-lay, and there’s no accent mark) can refer to a variety of Mexican sauc
Local Foods Lookout: 10 Local Dishes Featuring Indigenous Ingredients
“Working with local and heritage products tells an important story about where we live,” said Janos Wilder, James Beard Award-winner and executive chef at DOWNT
Ditch the Jack & Coke. Try a craft cocktail at these 20 Tucson bars & restaurants
Jägerbombs might be appropriate for wild nights, but drinkers who drink for the flavor will take a different route. While bars with liquor offer cocktails, it t
Taco Tour Part IV: Downtown Tucson (Interactive Map)
In part four of our Taco Tour series, we’re featuring taco joints around downtown Tucson. To view previous segments, read ‘Tour de Taco’ Part I: South 12th Aven
Go, go agave! 8 spots for a tequila flight in Tucson
Tequila! While the blue agave spirit is often consumed in margaritas or with salt and lime, the truly great stuff is worth savoring by the sip. Since higher end
Nine on the Line: Welcome Diner Tucson Beverage Manager Connor Mansager
Welcome Diner bar manager Connor Mansager acquired his cocktail chops as part of the team that opened Scott & Co. Mansager ventured to Portland for a couple of
Tucson Named “Best Food City in Arizona” by Thrillist
The stream of national attention for Tucson’s food scene hasn’t lost momentum since the UNESCO World City of Gastronomy designation. Today, Thrillist featured T
“Owls Club” Cocktail Bar to Open in Downtown Tucson Day After Thanksgiving
Scott Avenue has become Tucson’s unofficial cocktail central. Cocktail bar The Owls Club will open in a 2,500-square-foot space at the former Brings Funeral Hom
20 Places for Pickled & Fermented Food in Tucson
Aside from the common three items that are often overlooked as actual fermented foods – bread, cheese, and wine – fermentation has been steadily growing in popu
Mother’s Day 2016: 33 Spots for Dining Out
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching May 8. Whether it’s brunch or dinner, options abound for great eats. Below are 33 Tucson restaurants offering Mother’s Day s
13 Tucson Restaurants Killing It On Instagram
It’s easy to understand why Tucson restaurants – or any restaurant for that matter – would want to share their offerings on everyone’s favorite visual-centric s
Penca Third Anniversary Celebration Tonight With Specials, Live Music
What Third Anniversary Party When March 1, 9-11:30pm Where Penca Restaurante 50 E Broadway Blvd. More Info pencatucson.com In three short years, Penca Restauran
Arizona Cocktail Week Comes to Tucson For First Time With “Romo Tonight Live!”
What AZCW Last Call When Feb. 21, 6:30 Where The Flycatcher 340 E 4th Ave. More Info arizonacocktailweek.com Arizona Cocktail Week, a celebration of cocktail an
23 Spots For A Special Valentine’s Day Feast
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether you acknowledge its religious roots or consider it a “Hallmark holiday”, you know that special someone has expectations. What bette
Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at SAVOR Food and Wine Festival This Saturday
What SAVOR Food and Wine Festival When Feb. 6, 11am Cost $65 More Info saaca.org SAVOR Food and Wine Festival, one of the most popular annual events put […]
Planning To Check Out Tucson Jazz Festival? Here’s Where To Eat Near Each Venue
As the second annual Tucson Jazz Festival kicks off, our thoughts turn to all things jazz. And food, of course. The line up for this year’s festival is hot, and
13 Spots Near Four Tucson Theaters For Dining Before a Show
With the fall season upon us, a few favorites come out of the woodwork, namely, cooler weather, an overload of pumpkin spice, and our favorite classic theater p
Penca Gets Shout-Out From Eater National For Tepache & Bourbon Cocktail
Penca received a little national attention today from Eater.com’s tepache cocktail roundup, Pineapple Shines in These 15 Awesome Tepache Cocktails. Highlighted
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.
