Oro Valley
Oro Valley, AZ · Lifestyle
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This Little Arizona Cafe Serves Rare Ethiopian Dishes On One Shared Platter, No Forks Needed
Ethiopian Jewish cuisine shows up on a menu in a brick-walled little cafe, right beside gluten-free injera. That combination alone made me stop scrolling. It’s not something you stumble across every day in Arizona. The meals arrive on one big shared platter. Spongy injera lines the bottom, and colorful...
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...
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.
KOLD-TV
ROAD SHOW: Cynosport Dog Agility World Games lands in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Competitors from around the world are in Tucson to compete at the Cynosport Dog Agility World Games inside the North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex. The event, hosted by the United States Dog Agility Association, runs through Sunday and is free to attend. A schedule of events is available HERE.
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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...
fastfoodclub.com
Ask Any Old-Timer In Tucson Where To Get Menudo On A Sunday And They’ll Name These 6 Spots
In Tucson, Sunday morning has its own menu, and menudo sits right at the top of it. Families line up after church, friends meet up after a long Saturday night, and regulars know exactly which kitchens have the big pots going early. Menudo is a slow-cooked soup made with beef...
fastfoodclub.com
Before Thanksgiving Week Gets Hectic, Order Your Pies From These 6 Bakeries In Tucson
Every November, the same thing happens in Tucson kitchens. The turkey gets planned, the sides get assigned, and then someone realizes nobody has handled dessert. By the Monday before Thanksgiving, pie counters across town are busy, and the best flavors can go fast. That is why getting your order in early is the smartest move you can make this month.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Arizona Taco Window Serves Yucatan-Style Poc Chuc On Tortillas Made By Hand Every Day
Poc chuc, a citrus-marinated pork dish from the Yucatan, shows up on a taco menu in southern Arizona. Even better, the tortillas wrapped around it are made by hand. The kitchen opens at 8 AM every single day and stays open until 9 PM. Ordering happens at a window, and then your food travels out to a tree-lined courtyard with umbrellas, fans, and misters.
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...
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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.