Wise Bites

by Jackie Tran on November 11, 2019 at 6:11 pm

Two-and-a-half years ago, Empire Pizza & Pub caught our attention when their pizza special was the Elote Pizza. We even made a video about it: Since then, other pizzerias have caught on and interpreted Mexican street corn their own on pizza. […]

by Jackie Tran on November 8, 2019 at 8:56 pm

Fresh on the heels of her Iron Chef Tucson 2019 victory, Chef Chic owner-chef Wendy Gauthier announced plans to open a restaurant at 1104 S. Wilmot Rd. “We have been in biz for 18 years, but kind of hidden,” Gauthier said.  […]

by Jackie Tran on November 8, 2019 at 6:21 pm

Almost six months after opening its new location in May, Hawaiian restaurant Island Plate Lunch closed its doors, unwillingly. While the restaurant’s website and social media currently shows no indication of the closure, the restaurant has […]

by Angela Orlando on November 8, 2019 at 6:15 pm

When you think “KOA,” it’s pretty much a given that you’re not thinking tikka masala. But at Lazydays KOA RV Resort, hidden down by the Tucson airport, sandwiched between $500,000 recreational vehicles, and adjacent to a […]

by Matt Sterner on November 8, 2019 at 5:59 pm

Sand-Reckoner Vineyards is hosting its 10th Harvest Celebration with a two-day extravaganza on Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10. This year’s celebration inside the tasting room is special — they’re honoring those […]

by Edie Jarolim on November 7, 2019 at 8:43 pm

These days, Tucson has international culinary clout. Since the city was honored with membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities and Delice networks, some of our top chefs have been strutting their stuff at food events around the world. Now they are […]

by Jackie Tran on November 7, 2019 at 5:32 pm

Downtown Central Mexican restaurant Penca’s new fall menu launched on Wednesday with chef David Solorzano at the helm. Solorzano showcases a variety of complex Mexican sauces such as pipián rojo and guajillo morita salsa. The new menu […]

by Jackie Tran on November 6, 2019 at 5:30 pm

Vegetarian restaurant Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet announced on their Facebook page Monday that they will reopen soon: We are re-opening our doors very soon! […] Our tentative date is the weekend of the 23rd! We still have quite a bit […]

by John Simon on November 6, 2019 at 4:46 pm

Looking to add to your Asian food knowledge or to sample excellent versions of the classic Korean dishes you crave? Head over to Kimchi Time, a casual dining spot in central Tucson. Korean cuisine is the overlooked ‘little brother’ to […]

by Matt Sterner on November 6, 2019 at 1:07 am

The music lineup is set for Dusk Music Festival. There’s going to be plenty of food options, too, Saturday, November 9 – Sunday, November 10. One thing’s for sure, you’re not going to be left to fend for yourself when it […]

by By Debbie Kornmiller Arizona Daily Star on October 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm

Annual fundraiser helps send local boys and girls to overnight summer camp through the Arizona Daily Star’s Sportsmen’s Fund Send a Kid to Camp program. […]

by By Debbie Kornmiller Arizona Daily Star on October 10, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Annual fundraiser helps send local boys and girls to overnight summer camp through the Arizona Daily Star’s Sportsmen’s Fund Send a Kid to Camp program. […]

by Arizona Daily Star on November 8, 2017 at 3:30 pm

USA Today says Tucson doesn't mess around when it comes to great take-out. […]

by Andi Berlin Arizona Daily Star on October 27, 2017 at 6:30 pm

A bartending wizard at Hotel Congress shows how to make spooky shots for your Halloween party. […]

by Arizona Daily Star on October 24, 2017 at 3:30 pm

Website says one Tucson sandwich the best of the bunch. […]