Cities and regions around the world are increasingly promoting local cuisine as a tourism draw and economic development tool. From Québec’s poutine to Japan’s ramen, signature dishes help define destinations, while programs such as UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy designation highlight the growing role of food in travel and cultural identity.
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From a speakeasy that feels that you've stepped back in time to sweet, icy treats like fresh fruit popsicles, here's a list of all the new places that opened in spring.
- Bahar Anooshahr and Eddie Fontanez Arizona Republic
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More than a dozen Arizona restaurants, bars and bakeries have earned national recognition in 2026. Tucson and Phoenix-area businesses were featured on top food and travel lists for pizza, burgers, brunch, cocktails, doughnuts and fine dining.
- Cathalena E. Burch
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Grocery giant Kroger plans to put Tucson Foods' new Sonoran breakfast wraps in area Fry's stores. Could be the first step toward national distribution.
- Jamie Donnelly
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Discover Marana and the Marana Chamber of Commerce have launched this summer challenge to encourage people to support all the local cafes, breweries and eateries.
- Miguel Legoas Savannah Morning News
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Here's a ranking of the best burgers from America's fast food giants.
- Cathalena E. Burch
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Penelope Pizza is opening its second location in the space that was home to the upscale Maynards Kitchen and not far from its first brick and mortar downtown.
- Jamie Donnelly
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Browsing the aisles at this family-run Korean market in Tucson is a lot of fun.
- Cathalena E. Burch
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The AC going out last week was the last straw for Tucson Tamale Market, which had been open for 12 years on Tucson's northwest side.
- Cathalena E. Burch
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Penelope Pizza is opening its second location in the space that was home to the upscale Maynards Kitchen and not far from its first brick and mortar downtown.
