Wise Bites

by Matt Sterner on September 23, 2020 at 9:57 pm

The time has come for a Ceviche Festival, and Villa Peru Modern Peruvian Cuisine is ready to deliver it from Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, September 26. Every year, Villa Peru highlights the refreshing dish of fish marinated in citrus […]

by Matt Sterner on September 22, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Another Tucson chef is scheduled to show off their skills on the Food Network. You can catch chef Michael Elefante from Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant competing on “Guy’s Grocery Games” on Wednesday, September 23. Following […]

by Matt Sterner on September 21, 2020 at 9:42 pm

It’s a fall tradition that’s been delivering good times to Tucson for 45 years, but the current pandemic has forced the event to change its plans. The Tucson Greek Festival is canceled but the delicious bites are still available for […]

by Matt Sterner on September 18, 2020 at 9:30 pm

When one door closes, another opens. With the permanent closure of Café Botanica inside the Tucson Botanical Gardens, owner Kristine Jensen is pumped to open her new brick-and-mortar version of the online store, Gallery of Food, on Saturday, […]

by Matt Sterner on September 17, 2020 at 2:04 pm

Lately, many people have been spending more time at home, rather than seated at a table outside one of Tucson’s talented kitchens. So, why not bring their delicious bites and cocktails to your own kitchen then? Flying Aprons Tucson, founded by […]

by Matt Sterner on September 15, 2020 at 2:18 pm

Much like the changing of the season, business is blossoming for this local brewery. Sentinel Peak Brewing Company has officially changed its name to FireTruck Brewing Company, along with the addition of two new locations and a distillery in the […]

by Matt Sterner on September 14, 2020 at 10:41 pm

Seis Kitchen reopened both its locations, Joesler Village and Mercado San Agustin, with regular hours of operation beginning on Monday, September 14. The restaurant announced its reopening in a post on Facebook: “We are here for you Seis […]

by Matt Sterner on September 10, 2020 at 4:36 am

The owner of Opa’s Best Greek American Cuisine is in the process of opening up Opa’s Grill inside the spot that previously housed Athens on 4th Avenue. If you’ve been to the original location, Opa’s Best on Broadway, you can […]

by Matt Sterner on September 9, 2020 at 6:53 pm

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is bringing together craft beer lovers with “Beering Arizona,” a virtual beer festival from 2 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. This year, it’s been easy to feel disconnected from the craft […]

by Matt Sterner on September 8, 2020 at 10:02 pm

Local cheesesteak restaurant Frankie’s Cheesesteaks & Hoagies officially opened its second location at 3780 W. Ina Rd. #184, Marana, AZ 85741. The 2,500-square-foot space previously housed Peter Piper Pizza, which moved into a bigger […]

by Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine on August 2, 2020 at 12:30 pm

Alternative ingredients add tasty spins to these recipes – just don’t mess with the marshmallows.

by Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine on July 31, 2020 at 3:00 pm

An old-fashioned solution provides a refreshing zing and makes batching cocktail recipes super simple​.

by Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine on July 27, 2020 at 12:15 am

The hardest part of making this simple, downright delicious campfire meal is making sure your fire is hot enough to keep the broth at a boil.

by Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine on July 25, 2020 at 12:45 pm

The secret to success could be a brief trip to the freezer ahead of time.

by Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine on July 19, 2020 at 9:45 pm

A yogurt marinade adds tang and tenderness to the meat.