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Tucson's Borderlands Theater brings back ‘Barrio Stories’
You dig beneath the surface of what you think you know to discover more nuances, stories that somehow got buried with time. Those are the stories that Borderlands Theater unearthed for its inaugural “Barrio Stories” festival in 2016. This year, as the festival marks its 10th anniversary, Borderlands...
The Garden Magazine
Ursa in Tucson Turns Desert Plants Into a Tasting Menu
Downtown Tucson has a new dining room built around a landscape many visitors only see from a car window. At Ursa, chef Aaron Lopez is shaping a meal around the Southwest’s natural beauty, and ([1])The New York Times has now turned its attention to the restaurant. The 3,300-square-foot space opened in October 2025 at 110...
fastfoodclub.com
This Family-Owned Arizona Hot Dog Spot Serves Bacon-Wrapped Sonoran Dogs – and Tucson Locals Still Call It a Staple
Some Tucson meals start with a hot dog wrapped in bacon, tucked into a soft bolillo bun, and buried under beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, mayo, and mustard. On the south side of the city, one family-owned spot has been serving that exact combination for years, and plenty of locals treat it like a hometown tradition.
KOLD-TV
TUCSON NOW: Local holiday event celebrates 50 years
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - FitnessArts owner Jeanne Osgood joined Tucson Now’s Makayla Goos for early opportunities for Southern Arizonans to get into the jolly spirit for Christmas!. ChrisKindl, and Messiah Sing-In are both coming up, with Messiah Sing-In on December 5th in Vail, and the Messiah Sing-In on...
tucsonlocalmedia.com
El Rio Preserve welcomes endangered fish
Marana might have a new mascot on its hands, as El Rio Preserve becomes a sanctuary for one of Arizona’s most critically threatened species: the desert pupfish. “I guess I could say it’s been a dream of mine, honestly, since I started being involved in being on the team that helps maintain the pond and the rest of El Rio Preserve,” said Jason Grodman, parks and rec natural resources supervisor, who spearheaded the effort to bring the species to the preserve.
takemetotn.com
Thousands Of Paper Luminarias Glow Under Giant Saguaros At This Tucson Garden Every December
Some Tucson locals drive past this place for years before they finally pull into the lot. Then they find out what they missed: a dozen gardens, a butterfly greenhouse, tiny trains, and a holiday tradition that fills the paths with paper lanterns each December. It sits right in the middle of the city, not out on some long desert highway.
QSR magazine
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Signs Deal to Open First Southern Arizona Location
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, the innovative sandwich brand serving up its signature sandwiches at more than 60 locations across Arizona and California, has signed longtime Tucson resident and military veteran Daniel Hanamoto as its newest franchisee, with plans to open the brand’s first Southern Arizona location in Tucson.
hoodline.com
Living Spaces Plans Tucson Mall Furniture Store in Former Sears Building
A vacant Sears building next to Tucson Mall is being renovated for a Living Spaces furniture store, according to plans filed with the city. The California-based retailer is targeting the property at 4570 N. Oracle Road, which has sat empty since Sears closed its Oracle Road store in 2020. The...
unearththevoyage.com
This Tiny Arizona Bakery Serves Kringles, Danishes, And Flaky Cinnamon Rolls Worthy Of Northern Europe
Some of the best pastries in Tucson come from a shop so small that first-timers often assume they took a wrong turn. Locals have seen its ads during the evening news for years, yet the bakery itself sits quietly in a foothills shopping center with just a handful of tables.
everafterinthewoods.com
About $5 Gets You A Whole Bag Of Books At This 27,000-Square-Foot Arizona Bookstore
Guitars greet you near the front door of this bookstore, and nobody seems to think that’s strange. Somewhere past them, there are puzzles, vinyl records, video games, comics, and aisle after aisle of secondhand books. The building covers roughly 27,000 square feet. That’s a lot of shelf space to...
fastfoodclub.com
For Decades, This Beloved Tucson Truck Stop Diner Has Been Dishing Out Comfort Food And All-Day Breakfast Around The Clock
Some people in Tucson have been eating lunch at the same truck stop since the 1990s, and they still order breakfast almost every time. That kind of loyalty does not happen by accident. On the southeast edge of the city, right off Interstate 10, a roadside diner has spent decades...
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Tucson Locals Have Trusted This Family Pit For Smoked Brisket And Ribs Since The ’80s
Some barbecue joints chase trends, and some simply keep the smoker going year after year while the trends come and go. On the south side of Tucson, one modest pit has earned that second kind of reputation, built on brisket, ribs, and an owner who still greets people at the counter.
phoenixwithkids.net
Where to Eat in Tucson, Arizona: Two Local Restaurants We Love
Wondering where to eat in Tucson, Arizona? The more often we visit, the more I realize just how much I love Tucson’s food scene. Its restaurants reflect a rich mix of culinary traditions, and two locally owned favorites have become regular stops for our family: El Güero Canelo and Sky Dragon.
everafterinthewoods.com
For About $12 A Plate, This Tucson Diner Still Serves Chicken Fried Steak The Old Way
Breakfast here starts at 5:30 in the morning, and the specialty pancakes come out roughly the size of a hubcap. That alone got my attention fast. The real reason I kept reading, though, was the chicken fried steak. It lands slathered in white gravy next to home fries with crispy edges, at a price that feels borrowed from another decade.
fastfoodclub.com
Arizona Steak Lovers Head to This Vintage Tucson Steakhouse for Mesquite-Grilled T-Bones and Cowboy Beans
Some Tucson restaurants chase trends, and some never bothered to change. One old-school steakhouse on the south side of town has stuck with the same plan for years: steaks over a mesquite wood grill, a salad bar, and a pot of cowboy beans that people keep talking about. The room...
fastfoodclub.com
Arizona Seafood Fans Pile Plates With Crawfish And Crab At These 5 Cajun Boil Spots
Arizona sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet the state has a serious appetite for Cajun seafood boils. From Glendale to Tucson, diners are rolling up their sleeves, tying on bibs, and digging into bags of crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, corn, and sausage. These spots take a Gulf...
KGUN 9
‘The Work in Progress’ brings Americans together for conversations, with Tucson among six featured communities
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A new documentary is bringing people from different communities together to talk about their experiences, beliefs and hopes for the future of the country. The Work in Progress visits six communities across the country, including Tucson, to capture conversations between Americans at a time of...