Wise Bites

by Matt Sterner on August 13, 2020 at 5:26 pm

It’s a strange time for local restaurants. Many are doing whatever it takes to keep the food and fun times flowing during the current pandemic — all while ensuring that everyone’s safety is a top priority, of course. Meanwhile, the […]

by Matt Sterner on August 12, 2020 at 5:36 pm

Sure, Tucson restaurants are known for having delicious cuisine, savory bites, and bright flavors that burst throughout the city, but some are also recognized for having an incredible wine selection. This year’s Wine Spectator Award of […]

by Matt Sterner on August 11, 2020 at 4:54 pm

After closing the dining room and resorting to takeout only, Fini’s Landing has reopened for dine-in from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. The restaurant has been offering to-go for a little more than a month now, and since then it’s […]

by Matt Sterner on August 7, 2020 at 6:01 pm

Going “back to school” has different meanings for every student. To some, it’s getting that new backpack or pair of sneakers, and to others it’s getting to mingle with classmates you’ve never met before or haven’t […]

by Matt Sterner on August 5, 2020 at 8:03 pm

The weather is heatin’ up and in turn, several local businesses are heatin’ up their ovens. Right now, there are tables to be cleaned, thousands of mouths to feed, and you’ve just so happened to run across a roundup of some of […]

by Matt Sterner on August 4, 2020 at 5:32 pm

Tucson Festival of Books is hosting an exclusive “Authors In Conversation” event with local author Jackie Alpers and chef Maria Mazon of Boca Tacos y Tequila at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. Jackie Alper’s new cookbook, Taste of […]

by Tucson Foodie on August 4, 2020 at 12:08 am

When it comes to farming, Merchant’s Garden stands out in every way you can think of. You can conveniently access their top-notch sustainable produce conveniently, and especially important in today’s climate: safely. The last time you […]

by Matt Sterner on August 3, 2020 at 5:33 pm

The Blacktop Grill, which is often parked outside of breweries and taprooms, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 8300 N. Thornydale Rd., Suite 120. The location previously housed Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue and they’re shooting to […]

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 Matt Sterner on July 31, 2020 at 5:43 pm

Tucson restaurants, much like Feast and Senae Thai Bistro, are stepping up when it comes to feeding frontline workers at local hospitals. Flores Concepts, which operates El Charro Cafe, Carlotta’s Kitchen, and more, is delivering baskets of […]

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 Matt Sterner on July 29, 2020 at 7:10 pm

Brewers are coming together to support the “Black is Beautiful” campaign, which shines a light on the brewing community as an “inclusive place for everyone of any color.” It’s an initiative happening all around the […]

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.