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Food-drink

From bakehouses to burgers, 20 restaurants debut in Tucson

From bakehouses to burgers, 20 restaurants debut in Tucson

  • Jamie Donnelly

Next time your stomach is rumbling, check out one of the 20 new restaurants below! The best part: they all have nice, cold AC!!

Get all kinds of authentic Chinese noodle dishes at Bamboo Noodle House

Get all kinds of authentic Chinese noodle dishes at Bamboo Noodle House

  • Jamie Donnelly

The building at 2920 N. Oracle Road has come to life once again.

Cinnamon rolls, double chocolate muffins: 1989 Bakehouse is open on Fourth Ave

Cinnamon rolls, double chocolate muffins: 1989 Bakehouse is open on Fourth Ave

  • Jamie Donnelly

From a tent at Made in Tucson to a full café, 1989 Bakehouse has officially opened its doors on Fourth Avenue.

Tucson's Fourth Ave gets a place for ooey gooey quesadillas

Tucson's Fourth Ave gets a place for ooey gooey quesadillas

  • Jamie Donnelly

A new late-night food option hits Fourth Avenue: Quesos on 4th brings 14 varieties of quesadillas and bold Mexican-inspired flavors.

Historic guest ranch is setting for Tucson's newest fine-dining experience

Historic guest ranch is setting for Tucson's newest fine-dining experience

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Hacienda Solana at the Solana Guest Ranch in the Tanque Verde Valley is rolling out Curated Culinary Tours helmed by two-time Tucson Iron Chef Kenneth Foy. 

Nitrogen ice cream is now available in Tucson

Nitrogen ice cream is now available in Tucson

  • Cathalena E. Burch

High school buddies opened the city's first ice cream shop that flash-freezes the treat with liquid nitrogen. By year's end, there could be three Chill-N shops.

Top Shawarma lives up to its name, serving delicious Middle Eastern meals

Top Shawarma lives up to its name, serving delicious Middle Eastern meals

  • Jamie Donnelly

As you watch the vertical spit of shawarma slowly spin around, you’ll find yourself hypnotized.

Our food writer names the best Sonoran hot dogs in Tucson

Our food writer names the best Sonoran hot dogs in Tucson

    It’s the final countdown.

    Tucson's St. Patrick's Day events start Saturday with festival ☘️

    Tucson's St. Patrick's Day events start Saturday with festival ☘️

      Note: Tucson's usual St. Patrick's Day parade was canceled this year — and the festival is moving this year from Armory Park to Corbett Brewing — due to the city's closure of Armory Park for renovations.

      'Salsa Daddy' coming to the Tucson book festival

      'Salsa Daddy' coming to the Tucson book festival

        "Chips, salsa, happiness."

        Burger countdown: A new Shake Shack is set to open in Tucson

        Burger countdown: A new Shake Shack is set to open in Tucson

          A second new Shake Shack location in Tucson opens Wednesday.

          Jamie vs. Sonoran dogs, Part 2: Our food writer treks the hot-dog trail

          Jamie vs. Sonoran dogs, Part 2: Our food writer treks the hot-dog trail

            I’ve now been to nine out of the 15 places on the long and winding Sonoran Dog Trail.

            Follow our food writer down Tucson's Sonoran Dog Trail to find bacon-wrapped hot dogs

            Follow our food writer down Tucson's Sonoran Dog Trail to find bacon-wrapped hot dogs

              We’re taking on Visit Tucson’s challenge to track down the best bacon-wrapped gems in town. Explore 15 local spots on the iconic Sonoran Dog Trail.

              Southern chain, Chicken Salad Chick, to open 5 Tucson locations

              Southern chain, Chicken Salad Chick, to open 5 Tucson locations

                The popular Southern chain Chicken Salad Chick is officially heading west. With plans for five locations across the Tucson area — including Oro Valley and Casa Adobes — here is when the first scoop is expected to arrive.

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                Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

                Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

                Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

                Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

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