Wise Bites

by Jackie Tran on September 20, 2019 at 5:21 pm

I’ve nullified my Friday night social life for the past several weeks so I could wake up early enough to enjoy some local, off-the-beaten-path culinary treasures before they inevitably sold out. I’m talking about slowly stewed meats that […]

by Dana Sullivan on September 19, 2019 at 9:02 pm

“Many people don’t know this, but tabouleh is traditionally made with more parsley than bulgar,” explained Riad Altoubal, owner of Zayna Mediterranean. “When they come here, it’s often their first time experiencing an […]

by Jackie Tran on September 19, 2019 at 5:32 pm

Jewel’s Noodle Kitchen Menu quietly opened on Wednesday at 5683 E. Speedway Blvd., just a few yards from Brother’s Noodles. They have no web presence, so pre-research was difficult. However, our team member Jenn Teufel Schoenberger […]

by Matt Sterner on September 19, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Every year, local bars, breweries, and restaurants treat us to a two- to three-week folk festival that runs from mid and late September to the beginning of October. Can your lederhosen handle all of the shenanigans? Whether you’d like to visit […]

by Jackie Tran on September 18, 2019 at 5:28 pm

If you want to explore outstanding food and drink without driving, take advantage of the Sun Link, Tucson’s street car. The Sun Link travels through the Mercado District, Downtown Tucson, Fourth Avenue, Main Gate Square, and the University of […]

by Matt Sterner on September 18, 2019 at 4:57 pm

Downtown Tucson’s Penca is hosting a five-course “Noches de Penca” dinner with two seating times at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23. From the start, Penca has always tackled Mexico City-inspired cuisine, but […]

by Matt Sterner on September 18, 2019 at 4:38 pm

You’ll want to grip this milkshake tight, butterfingers. Zinburger is supporting the “Lock in Hope” non-profit organization with its annual fundraiser from Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 29. All of the proceeds […]

by Tucson Foodie on September 18, 2019 at 3:54 pm

Although global chains have already debuted pumpkin-spiced drinks for fall, it’s still 100 degrees in Tucson. While the temps are sweltering, that that can’t stop us from getting together around food and drink and having fun. September […]

by Julie Jennings Patterson on September 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm

In the 83 years since founder Juan Shaar first opened its doors, El Minuto Cafe has survived freeway construction, urban renewal, and downtown revitalization. The restaurant continues to serve fresh, simple Sonoran-style Mexican specialties crafted […]

by Matt Sterner on September 17, 2019 at 7:36 pm

It’s your last chance to catch this year’s seasonal dining series. Cafe Botanica is serving up its final installment of “Food Without Borders” from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. This dinner’s all about the […]

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. […]

by By Debbie Kornmiller Arizona Daily Star on October 1, 2017 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. […]