So, you want to hike Picacho Peak? If you’re like me, you have probably driven past Picacho Peak State Park several times, and thought about hiking to the top “someday.” Well congrats on finally turning “someday” to now! To be…
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Tucson Date Night Restaurants for Sonoran Restaurant Week 2026
If you're looking for an excuse to plan your next date night in Tucson, you'll be delighted to know that Sonoran Restaurant Week is back September 4–13, 2026! Starting today,…
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MICHELIN Guide Southwest: 19 Arizona Restaurants Honored
Today, the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest was revealed, and 19 restaurants and three individuals were recognized from Arizona. I have to admit, I was a bit shocked that not a…
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Dinner Service Returns to Sawmill Run Restaurant on Mt. Lemmon
Most people don't expect to find caviar, wild-caught crab or premium beef at 8,000 feet, but that's exactly what Executive Chef Nick Avram is serving at Sawmill Run Restaurant on…
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Tito & Pep Surprises Tucson with a Weekly Menu
Read moreI recently found myself pulling up to a brick building decorated with mid-century modern art in the heart of midtown Tucson. One would easily identify the art’s bright teal and burnt orange as Tito & Pep’s iconic colors. The restaurant’s…
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Charrovida Reopens with Plant Plus+ Menu
Read moreCharrovida reopened with a Plant Plus+ refreshed menu and lower prices. After a two-month closure, guests can now join the restaurant for limited dine-in and patio seating, take-out or curbside pick-up. Prior to COVID, Charrovida was a spot I regularly…
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Celebratory Picnic!
Read moreLast weekend, Alex and I finally finished our backyard so we decided to have a celebratory picnic on our new turf! I will share more backyard details later, but as a brief summary we’re happy it’s complete. We researched several…
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Enough is Enough: Use Your Voice
Read moreDon’t stay silent. Use your voice. We need to do better, as humans, to stand up for what is right. This post is about promoting basic human rights. I don’t care what your political views are, but I do care…
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Shangri-La Group Uses Heart in the Fight Against COVID-19
Read moreIt does not surprise me that Shangri-La Group uses heart in the fight against COVID-19. During my international travels, I experienced a few different properties under the Hong-Kong based group. With each visit, I was impressed with their genuine care;…
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New Logo and Website
Read moreHappily Pink is something I’ve been working on for nearly five years! Naturally, it was time for a new logo and website. I cannot give enough thanks to Mo Calderon, a friend from college, for designing both my original and…
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Tucson Takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts
Read moreWe all have the power to support local restaurants, and in this post I will focus on Tucson takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts. FRC is a partner I have worked with over the last two years, and a group I…
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Plan Your Virtual Tucson Happy Hour
Read moreWith everyone looking for a way to support the Tucson community, I am here to help you plan your virtual Tucson happy hour! Some of my best friends and I started our virtual happy hours a few years ago as…
