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A Vegan’s Guide to Pizza Pies in Tucson
Finding vegan pizza around Tucson isn’t necessarily hard, but it could be challenging if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Your Guide to Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week (MENUS)
Tucson Foodie and Death Free Foodie are teaming up to bring you the city’s first-ever Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week, a week-long celebration of Tucson's vibrant
Foodie 15: The Best Vegan Food in Downtown Tucson
They say that variety is the spice of life, and downtown Tucson’s food scene offers just that in its dining options for vegans, vegetarians, and those simply wa
Foodie 15: Best Vegan Burgers in Tucson
Whether you’re after a vegetable-filled patty, seeking a plant-based meat-like alternative, or just in the mood for a good burger, here’s the ultimate guide for
The Best Vegan Food in Tucson
This guide is your golden ticket to uncovering Tucson's finest plant-based cuisine. Whether you're a vegan or simply looking for good food, we've curated the to
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Monday Munchies: Death Free Foodie Bagel at Midtown Vegan Deli
It’s loaded with crispy vegan bacon, Beyond Sausage, vegan American cheese, Just Egg, arugula, jalapeños, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Where to Get Burgers During Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week has been rollin’ strong and there are only a couple of days left (the last day is Saturday, December 7).
Where to Get Brunch During Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week has been rollin’ strong and is happening now until the end of the day on Saturday, December 7.
What’s New at This Month’s Vegan Night Market (December 7)
We’re hosting a holiday canned food drive! If you bring at least two canned food items you’ll score a free vegan hot cocoa.
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week is Here! (December 1 – 7)
The time has come! The first-ever Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week has arrived, happening from Sunday, December 1 to Saturday, December 7.
Tucson is Named One of the ‘Best Cities for Vegetarians & Vegans’
In WalletHub’s new “Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians” report, Tucson came in at number 22 out of 100 of the largest cities in the U.S.
Vegan Night Market: Meet the Vendors Popping Up in September
September’s Vegan Night Market will have at least 60 vendors offering vegan food, cocktails, music, tattoos, permanent jewelry, and more.
Vegan Eats During Sonoran Restaurant Week 2024
Sonoran Restaurant Week is happening now until September 15! This roundup will help you find the spots offering tasty vegan dishes.
Save the Date! Vegan Night Market Returns This September
September’s Vegan Night Market will have at least 60 vendors offering vegan food, cocktails, music, tattoos, permanent jewelry, and more.
SURVEY: People With Plant-Based Diets Get More Sleep at Night
As the age-old saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and when it comes to sleep, the correlation couldn’t be clearer.
Foodie 15: Vegan eats in downtown Tucson
They say that variety is the spice of life, and downtown Tucson’s food scene offers just that in its dining options for vegans, vegetarians, and those simply wa
Preguntas que hacer al buscar un plato vegano en Tucson
View the English version here. Cuando empecé a comer vegano y comencé a aventurarme a ordenar en restaurantes y en lugares públicos, mi preocupación principal e
Questions to ask when seeking a vegan-friendly dish in Tucson
Ver la versión en inglés aquí. When I began eating vegan and started to venture out to eat at restaurants and public venues, my main concern was knowing which i
Foodie 15: Essential & must-try vegan dishes in Tucson
Tucson’s vegan food scene is continuously growing at an exciting speed. With the endless vegan options the city has to offer, it can be challenging to make the
Vegan Eats: 20 dishes to try for spring/summer 2022
Last year, we reached out to Tucson’s popular and creative local Instagrammer, Hannah Hernandez. Many know her as Death Free Foodie and many are aware of the fa
Vegan Eats: 20 dishes to try for summer 2021
For our first roundup since before the pandemic, we reached out to a popular and prolific local vegan Instagrammer, Hannah Hernandez aka Death Free Foodie. A pr
Meatless Monday: Lettuce Taco Board
By popular request, Tucson Foodie has started a series of vegan meals on Mondays. Look out for our meatless meal of the week each Monday. Although Tucson is hom
Great Scot! 13 Legit Spots for Scones in Tucson
Any breakfast pastry lover knows the standards of a great scone: baked fresh, crunchy exterior, and a soft, buttery center filled with a number of sweet or savo
Aqua Vita Kitchen Now Open with Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Options
Natural food store Aqua Vita quietly opened a restaurant mid-November. Tucked inside the store, the restaurant offers a mostly vegan menu. About half the menu i
5 Vegan Dishes to Try This Week, Volume 1
Whether or not you eat meat, you still need to eat your vegetables. Thankfully, Tucson’s vegetable game is on point. There are too many veggie dishes to feature
5 Savory Vegan & Vegetarian Jackfruit Dishes in Tucson
Don’t know jack about jackfruit? The massive fruit, native to southwest India, can reach 120 pounds in weight. While the fruit in its ripe state has a sweet fla
Urban Fresh: Plant-based Foods with a Powerhouse of Flavors
It’s rare to find a restaurant that is a powerhouse of intention. Urban Fresh is a family-run restaurant that focuses on community, sustainability, nutrition, l
Four 100% vegan restaurants in Tucson (plus two mostly-vegan)
While vegan dish options are expanding throughout Tucson, options for 100%-vegan restaurants are still limited. Thankfully, all of those restaurants feature div
Plant-based “Beaut Burger” now open at MSA Annex
With the recently-opened Westbound and brand-new Beaut Burger, the MSA Annex is bound to become one of Tucson’s most popular destinations. The plant-based burge
Desert Island Eatery: Caribbean-Fusion Eats for Meat Lovers and Vegans
Jamillia Joseph placed a bowl on the table containing a single browned Johnny Cake. “It’s homemade bread that we deep fry,” Joseph said. “There’s not one person
24 Ways to Get Your Veggies On in Tucson
Vegetables are freakin’ delicious. With increasing access to local produce, freshness is closer than ever. Look past traumatizing canned vegetables and visit a
“Raijin Ramen” to Open January 23 in Former Saga Sushi
After a month of permit-related delays, hotly-anticipated ramen joint Raijin Ramen announced it will open its doors at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23: Raijin, na
Eat Your Way to Spirituality at Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet
Situated on a well-manicured acre-and-a-half in midtown Tucson, Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet is one local gem that has hidden in plain sight for more than a q
Veg Box’s Wow-Worthy Wings, Beet Burger & Plan to Popularize Plant-Based Eating
Veg Box owner and chef Erik Korchmaros started cooking vegetarian food after working as a chef on a yacht while living in Florida. He had been eating food like
Visit Zinman’s Food Shop for Global Vegan Cuisine & Freshly Milled Grains
Zinman’s Food Shop, a vegan café with freshly milled grains, is off the beaten path at 111 W. Fourth St. The location, southwest of University Boulevard and Sto
Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free Focused Tumerico To Open Brick & Mortar Restaurant
Tumerico, the health-focused caterer, food cart, and farmers market stand, is opening a brick and mortar restaurant at 2526 E. 6th St. The grand opening day is
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Superfood Coconut Pops
This time of year, Southern Arizona can be a little flaky. The weather simply can’t decide if it wants to be cool or sizzling hot. All I dream about is somethin
Black Bean Burger With Bacon & Avocado Fries
If you’re looking for a burger that’s full of zesty flavor, forget the beef. This black bean burger provides a new and improved overhaul for that same old beef
Broke Student Cooking: Romanesco Broccoli & Purple Cauliflower Salad
Broccoli and cauliflower variants are glamorous. Romanesco especially is unusual enough to beautify a plate while remaining nutritious and easy to prepare. For
Double Delight: Potato-Spinach Fritters With Hollandaise and Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding
If you’re in the mood for a late morning brunch, these vegan fritters with hollandaise will certainly satisfy. Easy to eat more than just one, the crispy shell
Broke Student Cooking: Banango Ice Cream
As we head into Tucson’s hot summer months, this homemade Banango Ice Cream should help you keep cool. And, it’s kind of healthy too. Easy and inexpensive, this
7 Layer Vegan Taco Dip
7 Layer Vegan Taco Dip (Photo by Jaime Hall) Well seasoned tepary beans dominate this multi-layered dip with a smoky flavor all their own. A beautiful dish to e
Ultimate Vegan Meatball Sub w/ Vegan ‘Parmesan’
Photo by Jaime Hall This week’s vegan meatball sub, smothered in a fresh, 30-minute marinara, and topped with a homemade vegan ‘Parmesan’ will give any meatball
Quinoa Chorizo & Roasted Potato Burrito
Growing up in Tucson, chorizo wrapped tightly in a warm homemade tortilla was a Sunday morning treat. While there are plenty of options in the supermarkets for
Food For Ascension Adds Breakfast, Updates Lunch Menu
(Photo Credit: Food For Ascension Cafe) For over a year, Food for Ascension Cafe, located off 4th Avenue at 330 E. 7th Street, has offered all organic, plant-ba
Farro & Roasted Vegetable Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Farro, which is grown locally on the Gila River Indian Reservation at Ramona Farms, as well as at Hayden Flour Mills in Tempe, is a perfect core ingredient to t
Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo With Homemade Pasta & Lemon Asparagus
It’s pasta madness! Creamy and tasty, this incredible vegan fettuccine Alfredo – sans dairy, of course – includes noodles from scratch made with a local heritag
Vegan Vixen: Walnut Meat Tacos & Quinoa Stuffed Poblano
If you’re craving tacos, oh boy, do I have a tasty recipe for you. This spiced walnut meat recipe packs an explosion of flavor good enough to fool the most refi
Mexico In Season Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Stay Open
It’s not often that the words “Mexican” and “healthy” are uttered in the same sentence. Mexico in Season, unfortunately located in an off-the-beaten-path locati
12 Vegan Dishes To Try in Tucson
Vegan cuisine, in all of its kale and granola glory has come a long way in the past few years. The proverbial questioning (“where do you get your protein?) and
Plant-Based Food Company Sana Raw Launches in Tucson
Recent Hawaii transplant, Sarah Hart has launched Sana Raw, a plant-based foods company with a mission of providing aesthetically pleasing, raw and vegan gourme
Wholesome Labor Day Picnic Program from Urban Fresh
It’s that time of year again–the last long weekend before summer officially ends. If you’re planning a picnic or party for Labor Day, Urban Fresh has you covere
5 Tucson Juice Bars You Must Visit
If I craved one thing after moving to Tucson from New York City – aside from bagels, pizza, falafel, pad thai, ramen, curry, cupcakes, cronuts, and 24 hour dine
