• Tito & Pep

    Tito & Pep Surprises Tucson with a Weekly Menu

    August 12, 2020

    I 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 mesquite-fired cuisine focuses on flavors from Tucson and the Southwest. John Martinez, owner and chef,…

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  • Omakase at Yamato

    July 3, 2017

    When Alex asked me where I wanted to eat for my birthday this past weekend, the answer was easy: Yamato for omakase. Owner and Chef Noboru created the most outstanding sushi experience I have ever had in my life, and I never thought I would find such fresh-tasting and deliciously-crafted sushi right here in Tucson.…

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  • Blueberry Protein Pancakes

    July 1, 2016

    About a year ago I stumbled across this oatmeal cottage cheese pancake recipe from one of my favorite health bloggers, Ambitious Kitchen. These delicious under-300-calories pancakes are to die for. Did I mention they’re 20g of protein and gluten-free? Ingredients 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/2 Medium Banana 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Teaspoon…

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