According to the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s latest report, 855,273 Arizonans relied on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. But with those benefits now paused, thousands of families are suddenly facing uncertainty about their next meal. While much is still unknown, communities across Arizona are coming together to stay strong. Local organizations,…
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Best of 2023: The Best Desserts in Tucson
Read moreNormally, I combine Tucson with my overall 2023 year, but this year, I felt my hometown needed its own designated category for the Best Desserts in Tucson. From this list, you will find everything from fine dining to hole-in-the-wall establishments. You can also expect to see a variety of cuisines that range from contemporary, Italian,…
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UNITED Summer Ale Commemorates United Way’s Centennial, in Tucson, AZ
Read moreUnited Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced a special beer brewed by Ten55 Brewing Company to commemorate the nonprofit’s 100th anniversary! On top of creating the tailored-brewed UNITED Summer Ale, Ten55 Brewing Company is donating a portion of the beer’s proceeds back to the nonprofit. The UNITED Summer Ale is a light, crisp and…
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Valentine’s Day 2021: Tucson Restaurants
Read moreTucson is celebrating Valentine’s Day with special menus all over town! Below are restaurants that I confirmed that still have openings this weekend. Most of the restaurants also offer take out options. To help you decide, I included the pricing and prix fixe menu details. There are a few other restaurants that I love, but…
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Snow Day Tips for Mount Lemmon, AZ
Read moreAny Tucsonan will tell you that the biggest highlight of the winter season is when a snow storm hits Mount Lemmon! Snow days are not to be missed, so plan a day trip this weekend. 8 Tips for a Successful Snow Day at Mount Lemmon Included in this post are my eight tips for a…
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Tucson Gift Guide
Read moreWe can all agree that now is as important as ever to support our local businesses! I believe change begins in our community, so I asked my Instagram friends (you!) what their favorite businesses are and compiled a Tucson gift guide for the holidays. Mixed in with this list are some of my personal favorites.…
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Puttin’ on the Dog Tail-a-thon
Read moreFor 21 years, Puttin’ on the Dog has been one of Tucson’s biggest events, and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s major fundraiser. To adapt to this year, the non-profit animal shelter switched to a virtual event and created a two-day Puttin’ on the Dog Tail-a-thon Program! From Saturday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 11,…
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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 mesquite-fired cuisine focuses on flavors from Tucson and the Southwest. John Martinez, owner and chef,…
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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 visited because of its menu and location at the Casas Adobes Plaza. When I lived…
