PRIX FIXE MENU Price: $45 PER PERSON includes glass of featured red or white wine upgrade your glass of wine toa bottle for $15   STARTERS (choose one) Smoked salmon hash brown* truffle crème fraîche, chive, baby green salad gf Spinach salad bacon, apple, pecan, blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette gf Crispy brussels sprouts & bacon honey truffle glaze, aleppo chile, parmesan gremolata Daily soup   ENTRÉES (choose one) Mediterranean cauliflower crispy brussels sprout, sweet potato tahini, marinated chickpea, roasted mushroom, caramelized onion, quinoa, dried cranberry, sesame dukkha gf Atlantic salmon* horseradish gratin, sherry glazed beet, arugula gf Pan roasted chicken…

LoveFood.com, an online publication based out of the United Kingdom, has chosen 50 of the Best Foodie Cities in Every U.S. State and Tucson has come out on top. I mean, we all knew this to be true but word continues to spread about the city’s grub. We’re not talking about Sweet Tomatoes or Raising Cane’s either! Sure, the lines may be wrapped around the building, and cars are piling up in certain drive-thrus, but our local food scene is where Tucson deserves its recognition. “As one of only two UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy in the United States (the…

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Are you still looking for a place to eat this Fourth of July? Several restaurants in Arizona are offering delicious deals and discounts for the holiday and throughout the month.Check out the list below! Applebee’s: The spirited Star-Spangled Sips are back for festive fun this Fourth of July. Customers can enjoy the $5 Blue Bahama Mama, the $7 All-American Mucho, a $4 Watermelon Breeze Mocktail and $4 Coors Light. Baskin-Robbins: This July, Baskin-Robbins is offering various sweet and delicious deals. For app users, Baskin-Robbins offers 31% off scoops all month long. Ice cream lovers can buy a…

Arizona families can receive up to $120 per child to purchase groceries as part of a new federal program, state officials said Monday. Backed by federal funds, the new SUN Bucks program — managed by the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Department of Economic Security — will allow low-income households to purchase nutritious food during the summer months. The SUN Bucks program was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to support eligible households. Each participating state must submit a plan to the USDA for approval, and Arizona’s plan was approved in May, officials…

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Tucson broke another heat record Tuesday and we’re going to see these high temps the rest of the week.It’s hard on a lot of businesses, especially ones on wheels.La Carreta del Rorro on Cortaro Farms Road is getting through its 10th summer in southern Arizona and the temps keep climbing.“It feels hotter,” said owner Ramon Bringas. “It feels more humid because it’s been raining a lot.”110 degrees, 115 degrees. You name it, they’ve worked in it.“Especially in the heat right there in the food truck we’ve got 25 burners and it gets too hot in…

August 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Building Arizona’s Resilient Food Future We invite you to join us at the 2024 Good Food Forum + Expo on August 27 at the El Conquistador Hilton Resort in Tucson. As a celebration of Arizona’s local food system, we look forward to the rich perspective provided by Tucson’s hosting of the event. This year’s event is themed “Building Arizona’s Resilient Food Future,” and it’s a convergence of minds and expertise dedicated to strengthening Arizona’s local food system. Last year’s event was a resounding success, with 300 attendees enthusiastically committing to return, affirming…

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank is making a big difference for pets and families on Tucson’s East Side. Every month, the nonprofit distributes about 5,000 pounds of pet food, supporting around 300 families.”Our main priority is to stop the abandonment of animals and ensure they are fed at least once a day,” said Donna DeConcini, director of the Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank.The food bank operates as a donation and distribution center, relying on volunteers, donations, and support from local businesses. A unique feature of the organization is its art gallery, where local artists display…

El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria Located in the DoubleTree Hotel, El Mezquite Grill takes the idea of a dog-friendly restaurant to the next level. All week long, they offer a fine menu of local beers, handcrafted cocktails, and authentic Mexican Food. Those are for you. BUT! On Sundays from 10am to 12pm and 6pm to 8pm, they offer freshly prepared food for your dog — a Chef’s Bowl full of chicken, rice, and veggies. Just ask for the “Yappy Hour Menu” (We KNOW! We love it too). Even when it’s not happy hour, they’ve always got water available at their…

A food truck famous for its giant bacon-wrapped burrito has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Tucson’s south side.Only a mile separates Percheron Mexican Grill’s food truck at 4860 S. 12th Ave. from the new 3,600-square-foot Percheron Mexican Grill restaurant at 444 W. Ajo Way, but owner Diego Valencia’s philosophy for the twin eateries takes him on a slightly different route. Manager Claudia Duarte prepares a burrito on the line at Percheron Mexican Grill, 444 W. Ajo Way, on March 5. Percheron was first launched by owner Diego Valencia in 2013 as a food truck. It continues to operate a mile away…