Taste Tucson during Sonoran Restaurant Week

Our culture is vibrant, the flavors are always sizzlin', and taste buds are unquestionably treated 365 days a year. Then, when Sonoran Restaurant Week rolls around in September each year, the 10-day city-wide event shines an added light on dozens of restaurants and the customized menus they put on…

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Taste Tucson In A Glass

A furniture maker's leftover mesquite inspires award-winning whiskey with a Tucson twist. by Debbie Weingarten The Story of Whiskey Del Bac and Hamilton Distillers One evening in 2006, Stephen and Elaine Paul had a revelation over a glass of scotch. At the time, the couple owned Arroyo…

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Dog-Friendly Restaurants

If you want to brunch with your furry friend, grab a cup of coffee with your canine, or share a slice of pizza with your pooch, we have got you covered. There are plenty of pet-friendly dining options here in Tucson, Arizona. Now all you have to do is decide where to start! Cup Cafe Located in…

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Great Downtown Restaurants

Among the quirky shops, happening bars, historic architecture, and lively yet relaxed vibe that makes downtown Tucson, AZ so unique, you'll have no trouble finding a restaurant to satisfy your current cravings. After you enjoy your meal, take care of some shopping, grab a cocktail, or catch a live…

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Why I Love Tucson

Meaningful Answers To This Question From Local Tucsonans' Contributors Erika Muñoz - Restaurateur, Seis Kitchen and Catering Starting with a trailer, Erika Muñoz and her husband, Jake, quickly built Seis, a celebration of the distinct culinary regions of Mexico, into a local mini-empire. First, the…

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Women's Work

Who's behind Tucson's incredible Mexican food? A series of talented women unafraid to break down some walls. By Jackie Alpers Close your eyes and think of what a chef looks like. What you imagine probably varies – it might be someone in a white coat with a tall hat, it might be a specific…

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The Edible Desert

Discover a culinary oasis nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, where the ingredients are locally sourced and the chefs are artisans in their own right. Baja Arizona looks—and tastes—like nowhere else in North America, with a rich culinary heritage that spans 4,000 years and a border that…

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Resort & Hotel Dining

Farm to Fork, Ranch to Resort Discover Culinary Breakthroughs in Local Resort Restaurants By Debbie Weingarten The smell of fresh mint wafts from the bar, where a mixologist is crafting cocktails made with house-infused liquors. From my table in Casino del Sol’s PY Steakhouse, a Forbes Four-Star…

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Some Like It Caliente

A first-person take on what makes Tucson's Mexican Food so hot! A Tasty Sampling of “America's Best Mexican Food” in Tucson, Arizona by Edie Jarolim I know I’m not alone in craving Mexican food at all hours of the day. Happily, I live in a city with a huge concentration of excellent, authentic…

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