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 celebrity…

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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 “The Best 23 Miles of 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…

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Patio, Please

Tucson is the ideal city for outdoor dining. by Eric Swedlund Dining al fresco in Tucson—whether it’s under the stars, a brilliant sunset, or the bright-blue midday sky—is a distinct pleasure. While you’ll find options across the city, at all price points, and in a wonderful variety of cuisines…

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Date Night In Tucson

If you’d like a great meal and to spark some passion, here are some perfect places. Six Romantic Restaurants We love love here in Tucson, so we’re happy to have romantic restaurants perfect for date night, and hopefully to spark flirtation, fascination, and passion. Order a bottle of wine and let…

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Bed & Breakfast Recipes

Open your kitchen to favorite Tucson innkeepers as they fork over their most-treasured recipes. Delight your guests with these unique palate-pleasers -- chile pie, hominy bake, Mexican wedding cakes, and more. Adobe Rose Inn Apple Raisin Breakfast Soufflés with Caramel Sauce Baked Peach Oatmeal…

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