Leading up to the Arizona-West Virginia game in Morgantown, Arizona Daily Star football writer Justin Spears experienced his first pepperoni roll and Primanti Bros. sandwich.
The Chinese Chorizo Festival is back for its fifth year, bringing the delicious dish to various local restaurants so the community has the chance to taste a little piece of Tucson history.
Agustín Kitchen in Tucson’s Mercado District has permanently closed and will be replaced by Il Santo Italiano Rustico, an Italian restaurant focusing on regional cuisine and sustainability. The new eatery aims to showcase Italy’s diverse culinary traditions using locally sourced ingredients.
Luna y Sol Cafe officially opens its doors on Thursday, just in time to celebrate International Coffee Day! Read moreMark your calendars, this southside cafe officially opens on Thursday ☕
Below is a round-up of all the new restaurants that opened in Tucson during summer, making sure your fall is not only cooler, but tastier too! Read moreNew eats! 10 new restaurants that opened up in town this summer 🍽️
Tricia Olvera’s fruit-shaped mousse cake are one of the many unique foods that went viral on social media. Read moreWhat it’s like to go viral: Crescent Moon Cottage Bakery’s fruit-shaped cakes have taken Tucson by storm 🍒
If you’re craving the cozy, comforting flavors of fall but have a strict no pumpkin spice rule, below are some local places that are bringing some new, and delicious, to the table. Read moreDitch pumpkin spice this season and try these other cozy fall flavors 🍂
CougarTails, a 15-inch maple bar, have been served at BYU home games for over 20 years. Read moreThis Ain't Tucson: 'CougarTails' are a game-day staple for BYU fans
With perseverance, hard work and community support, Allen Salway has officially taken over Lemongrass, starting a food truck that is not only a love letter to Dr. Tank’s food but a way to share his Native American roots with the world. Read moreLemongrass not only makes delicious food, but represents community and inclusivity
From Sept. 4 through Sept. 13, over 120 local restaurants will be creating menus of discounted prix fixe meals that range from $15 to $55, encouraging the community to get out, support local and enjoy a delicious meal. Read moreSonoran Restaurant Week is back! Expect lots of deals and delicious meals during this 10-day foodie experience
The Tucson venture comes a decade into the couple’s restaurant journey, which started in 2016 when they opened the Chihuahuan taqueria Tacos Chiwas in Phoenix. Read moreThis Tucson tortilleria is now home to a new Chihuahuan restaurant
This week, I visited Time Market, at 444 E. University Blvd., to not only check out everything they have to offer, but craft the perfect take-out meal that doesn’t exceed $25. Read more$25 Challenge: Time Market has all kinds of tasty affordable bites, including slices for under $5!
The metro area now has two new sushi options: Tokyo Sushi in midtown Tucson; and Kirin Asian Bistro in Marana. Read moreThis all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant has opened in Tucson 🍣
This month, Sonoran House Sam Hughes celebrated their one-year anniversary by adding a whole new breakfast menu, expanding their bakery program and continuing to let Chef Gabby work her magic in the kitchen. Read moreSonoran House Sam Hughes is celebrating their one year anniversary with a new breakfast menu and other fun additions
For the past five years, the Garcia’s have ran Buendía Breakfast and Lunch Café at 2530 N.1st Ave., making sure every customer gets to feel the joy breakfast brings. Read moreThis local couple is spreading joy one breakfast poblano at a time
Roselena Trevizo, the owner of 1989 Bakehouse, has truly outdone herself by crafting a special breakfast menu that features treats and lattes inspired by the 2006 cult classic film, Nacho Libre. Read moreChannel your inner luchador and try 1989 Bakehouse’s new Nacho Libre inspired menu
From August through October, community members can either dine or be an apprentice for a special five-course dinner at a local restaurant. Read moreGrab your tickets for the 24th annual Primavera Cooks Dining Series 🍽️
I decided to check out Tucson’s newest food hall, Gibson Food Hall & Market, at 11 S. Sixth Ave., to find the best lunch options for under $25. Read more$25 Challenge: Finding affordable lunch options at Tucson’s newest food hall
Half n Half Bites serves up all the classic anotjitos you’d see in Sonora, including elote and horchata con nieve. Read moreHorchata, elote and more: Half n Half Bites serves up all the tasty sweet and spicy snacks
I had no idea what to order or what classic German dishes are the best, so I reached out to my trusted source, Ellice Lueders, to pick what I ate at Biergarten German Kitchen and Bar. Read moreJamie Eats: I let our former food reporter pick what I eat at Biergarten German Kitchen and Bar
Nate’s Italian Kitchen has officially opened their second location at 3699 N. Campbell Avenue, bringing along all their beloved dishes that have made them a household name on the east side. Read moreJamie Eats: Delicious chicken parmigiana and more can be found at Nate’s Italian Kitchen’s new location
Beat Tucson's summer heat by taking on local restaurant challenges, discovering new eateries, supporting small businesses and earning fun prizes along the way. Read moreBeat the Tucson heat and support local with these summer eats challenges 🍽️
Venture replaces the old Johnny Gibson Downtown Market with four restaurants, grocery and convenience store, bar, coffee shop and speakeasy all under one roof. Read moreGibson Food Hall & Market officially opens in downtown Tucson
Over at Dirty T Tamarindo, you can get your fix of all the sweet and spicy candy you can dream of. Trust me, you’ll be hooked as soon as you taste one of their spicy Gushers. Read more$25 Challenge: Addicting spicy candy and viral pickle kits can all be found at Dirty T Tamarindo
It’s a Korean dessert summer and you can find all the viral treats and other unique flavor combinations at K Rofle. Beware, your extravagant delicacies will make heads turn in the food court. Read moreIt's a Korean dessert summer: K Rofle has all the picture perfect viral Instagram treats
I need one more local spot to chow down at to complete my Marana Dine and Discover Challenge and win my Vince Lombardi trophy aka a super cute Marana-themed t-shirt. Read moreJamie Eats: The Marana Dine and Discover challenge ends with delicious cheesesteaks
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