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Tucson's Kneller's Delicatessen Adds Dinner, Hoagies, and House-Baked Bagels
Kneller's Delicatessen & Appetizing has stretched its hours into the evening, turning a Speedway Boulevard breakfast-and-lunch stop into an all-day New York-style deli and diner. The midtown Tucson spot now bakes its own hoagie rolls for a new lineup of cold and hot sandwiches, ranging from a $17 chopped grinder piled with mortadella and calabrese salami to a $20 smoked brisket sandwich called Sheila's Brisket, layered with date gravy and house mustard on rye.
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This Hidden Arizona Brewery Is So Unexpectedly Awesome You’ll Feel Like You Discovered Gold
Somewhere in the rolling grasslands of southern Arizona, tucked into a tiny wine country town most people drive past without blinking, there’s a brewery that will make you question every life choice that kept you away from Elgin for this long. Copper Hop Ranch & Microbrewery is the kind...
Phoenix New Times
Valley location ranked the worst McDonald’s in America
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Aside from the obvious question of whether or not the ice cream...
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Arizona-born restaurant chain closes 12 stores, files for bankruptcy
Scottsdale-based True Food Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a news release published by the company on Oct. 5. True Food Kitchen plans to use the filing to "strengthen its financial foundation, optimize its restaurant footprint and cost structure, and accelerate ongoing operational improvements", according to the news release. Alongside the bankruptcy filing, the company has closed 12 locations in the United States as of Oct. 4. True Food Kitchen still has 34 open locations across 14 states, including three in Arizona. "This process is the best path forward to simplify the business and focus on what we do best: delivering craveable, health-forward food and genuine hospitality," said Jeff Chandler, chief executive officer of True Food Kitchen in the news release. "We are confident this step will help us build a stronger True Food Kitchen for the future." The company is also pursuing a court-supervised sale process with hopes to find a long-term partner to help support the restaurant's future. Is True Food Kitchen closing in Arizona? Of the 12 True Food Kitchen locations that closed on Oct. 4, none were in Arizona. True Food Kitchen has three restaurants in Arizona: one each in Phoenix, Scottsdale and
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Tucson chef Jose Contreras builds on culinary legacy, new restaurant opening soon
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For fans of Tucson’s food scene, Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen has become a familiar name, earning recognition for its Mexican cuisine and the work of chef and owner Jose Contreras. Inspired by his grandmother, Amelia, Contreras has built his culinary approach around family recipes...
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Where Do Arizona Families Go For Chinese Takeout Done The Old-School Way? These 6 Spots
Some nights call for a paper bag stuffed with white cartons, a pile of fortune cookies, and enough fried rice to feed the whole house twice. Arizona still has plenty of Chinese restaurants that cook the classics the way many of us grew up eating them. We are talking sesame...
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12 Food Destinations Where $25 Can Get You a Better Experience Than a Fancy Dinner
Discover restaurants across the United States where you can enjoy signature dishes for less than $25. From Sonoran hot dogs to Cuban sandwiches and freshly made doughnuts, these affordable meals deliver plenty of flavor.
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People Drive From All Over Arizona For The Carne Seca At El Charro’s Older Cousin In Tucson
Downtown Tucson has a way of making people loosen their belts and their schedules. Some folks plan whole road trips around one meal, and they mean it. Close to 4,725 people have shared their thoughts on one bright, busy Mexican kitchen near the heart of downtown, and the place holds a 4.6-star standing. There is live mariachi, a menu that welcomes plant-based eaters, and staff members whose names keep coming up long after the check is paid.
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Arizona Has Some Seriously Good Fried Catfish, And These 6 Spots Prove It
Arizona is famous for tacos, chimichangas, and Sonoran hot dogs, so fried catfish might not be the first dish that comes to mind. That is exactly why this list is fun. From a Texas-themed diner in Phoenix to a small Cajun counter in Prescott, the state has a handful of kitchens turning out catfish with a crisp crust and tender, flaky fish inside. Some serve it in big baskets with shrimp and oysters.
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This Family-Owned Arizona Diner Serves Classic Breakfasts, Meatloaf, and Homemade Pies Without the Fuss
Some of the best breakfasts in Tucson come from places that look like nothing special from the parking lot. One family-run diner on the east side has built a loyal crowd by keeping things simple, homemade, and friendly. Its pies are the stuff of local bragging rights, and the plates...
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This Arizona Restaurant Claims To Have Invented The Chimichanga And Still Serves The Original Recipe
Some kitchen accidents get cleaned up. This one ended up famous. The family behind this longtime Tucson restaurant has credited its founder with accidentally creating the fried burrito in the 1920s. Other origin stories exist, but Arizona has been happily holding onto this version for generations. The restaurant itself goes...
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Old-School Arizona Steakhouses Still Grill Over Mesquite, And These 4 Do It Best
In Arizona, mesquite is more than a desert tree. It is the fuel behind some of the most loved steak dinners in the state, and a handful of Tucson spots still cook the old way over real mesquite. These four steakhouses keep things simple, with Western decor, hearty sides, and...