From 5-9 p.m., Kei Ann Mandanas will be hosting her third annual Sabor ng Bayan event, her ultimate love letter to the Philippines featuring local vendors, cultural performances, a lumpia eating contest, karaoke and yes.. her ube and white chocolate chip cookies.
The owners of Brick Box Brewery, formerly Thunder Canyon Brewery, say they can no longer afford to keep the lights on and the beer cold.
Dakota Overstreet is the owner of the cottage bakery, Haus of Macs, where she turns French macarons into works of art, making cookies so cute you won’t want to eat them.
Whether you’re looking to add some of the colorful bread to your home altar, or just want to enjoy some with family, here are some local bakeries in town where you can find this special treat. Read moreLooking to find Pan de Muerto for your ofrenda? Check out these 5 local bakeries
Howdy Diner is taking over the former Welcome Diner spot at 902 E. Broadway, which closed in 2020. Read moreA new diner is coming to Tucson's Sunshine Mile
Jo Schneider’s journey from coffee house owner to seasoned restaurant owner continues more than forty years after she opened her first Tucson business. Read moreFrom coffee house owner to seasoned restaurant owner, JoJo isn’t going anywhere
Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ has faced rising costs that have outpaced revenues prompting an end to a Tucson restaurant that opened in 2005. Read moreTucson vegan restaurant Lovin’ Spoonfuls to close Saturday
On select Sundays, Tucson Village Farm will be hosting a special pop-up café where community members can stop by and enjoy a coffee, explore the garden and of course, hang out with their goats! Read moreYou’ve goat to be kidding me! Tucson Village Farm is hosting a special goat cafe pop-up 🐐
Proof Artisan Bread is now open in two Tucson locations. Read moreThis popular sourdough-focused bakery has opened its doors in Tucson 🥖
The bowls of crunchy tortilla chips, silky red salsa, gooey cheese and flavorful birria has captured the hearts of Tucsonans, with many standing in long lines hoping to get a taste before they sell out for the day. Read moreBest chilaquiles in town? Al Chile has captured the hearts of customers all over Tucson
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. Read moreThis Ain't Tucson: Pepperoni rolls, Primanti Bros. are West Virginia and Pittsburgh staples
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. Read moreIt’s back! The Chinese Chorizo Festival officially starts this weekend
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. Read moreTucson couple to open regional Italian restaurant at Mercado
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
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