Beat Tucson's summer heat by taking on local restaurant challenges, discovering new eateries, supporting small businesses and earning fun prizes along the way.
Venture replaces the old Johnny Gibson Downtown Market with four restaurants, grocery and convenience store, bar, coffee shop and speakeasy all under one roof.Β Β
Over at Dirty T Tamarindo, you can get your fix of all the sweet and spicy candy you can dream of. Trust me, youβll be hooked as soon as you taste one of their spicy Gushers.
Itβs 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
Dante's on East Grant Road will host a final whiskey dinner Sunday before closing for good on July 19. It's the third Tucson restaurant to close since mid-June. Read moreAfter 13 years, Dante's is closing its doors later this month
Italian beef sandwiches, Indian food and Sonoran dogs have all piqued my interest, but for my next two places on the Dine and Discover trail, I decided to pick some of my favorite things: pizza and an iced latte.Β Read moreJamie Eats: Pickle pizza and silky iced lattes standout in Marana π
Aralexie Robles is the owner of Aralexie Sweets, a home bakery where she crafts beautifully decorated cakes, cheesecake tubs and anything else delicious she decides to whip up. Read moreAralexie Sweets spreads love through beautifully decorated cakes and cheesecake tubs
We are shaking things up for this $25 challenge! We asked Rollies owner, Mateo Otero, what his best tips are when it comes to making affordable meals.Β Read moreCook smart: Mateo Otero shares his affordable tips and tricks for delicious meals at home
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.Β Read moreNew Eats! 15 new restaurants and cafes that opened up in Tucson this spring π¨βπ³π½οΈ
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. Read moreJamie Eats takes on Marana: Dine and Discover challenge starts off with delicious birria
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. Read moreThis popular pizzeria is coming back to downtown Tucson π
Bitty & Beauβs, a mobile coffee cruiser that is dedicated to helping people with disabilities by providing them with a job that values them, has opened its first Arizona franchise here in Tucson, bringing along good vibes and good coffee. Read moreBitty & Beau's opens in Tucson, spreading positivity one cup of coffee at a time
After receiving an anonymous letter taking offense to the decor in Casa Pita, Amna Al-Qaisi wants to make two things clear: she is proud of her roots and proud to be an American. Read moreOwner stands firm: Casa Pita represents her American and Iraqi heritage
Whether youβre a huge fΓΊtbol fan or just want to get in on all the fun, there are plenty of local spots that are hosting watch parties for this yearβs world cup! (Which starts this Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa) Read moreIt's football not soccer! 19 local places you can grab a drink and watch a match during the World Cup π
Here a few places around town that are celebrating this tasty holiday with deals and lots of sprinkles. Read moreJune 5 is National Doughnut Day! Here are some spots that are celebrating the holiday with tasty deals π©
Roma Imports, at 627 S. Vine Ave., is a local market and deli that is full of everything you need to make the perfect Italian feast. Read more$25 Challenge: Sandwiches, pasta and cannolis, oh my! Roma Imports has everything you need for an Italian feast
Biergarten German Kitchen & Bar on Tucson's west side has faced delays and setbacks since last summer. It's finally opening Friday. Read moreAfter months of red tape, Tucson's long-awaited Biergarten set to open this Friday π»
Kristen Aguilar is the owner of Milk and Maple, a pop-up matcha bar where sheβll drive to you and make a fresh, delicious matcha latte at your doorstep. Itβs like DoorDash, but without the fear your driver will steal a sip on the way. Read moreMilk and Maple brings delicious matcha lattes to your doorstep π
1989 Bakehouse has started a new food voucher program where the community can donate to a fund thatβs used to give a free meal and drink to those in need. Read more1989 Bakehouse is turning lemons in lemonade and starting a new community food voucher program
Pizza Throwdown and Dessert Duel, Tucson's popular summertime foodie event, returns Saturday as restaurants vie for best pizza and best dessert bragging rights.Β Read moreReady to throw down? Tucson restaurants will face off in ultimate pizza challenge π
As soon as you step foot into the Purple Penguin Candy Emporium, youβll feel as if youβve time traveled back into your childhood where you finally found the golden ticket. Read more$25 Challenge: the Purple Penguin Candy Emporium is the nostalgic candy shop of your dreams π¬
This Sunday, 10 local chefs will present their signature dishes to a crowd of people at Desert Diamond Casino, hoping their flavors and technique will bring them to the Iron Chef final in July. Read moreLocal chefs battle it out to see who'll get the chance at the Iron Chef crown
From tripe tacos to tubs of chicken liver, Tucsonβs food scene has all kinds of unique dishes you either love, or love to hate. Read moreLove them or love to hate them: These niche dishes in Tucson are cult classics
For almost a decade, Flavia and Ariana have run Barista Del Barrio, using their family recipes to make sure everyone in the community has a delicious breakfast burrito for their most important meal of the day. Read moreThis mother-daughter duo is taking on Tucson one breakfast burrito at a time
I put Chef Gary Hickey's favorite meal in all of Tucson to the test! Read moreTrying out Chef Gary Hickey's favorite meal in ALL of Tucson π½οΈ
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