http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/restaurants restaurants news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2013 2013-06-19T00:00:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/061413_downtownlowdown/the-dl-chow-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/061413_downtownlowdown/the-dl-chow-downtown/ 00:30:00Z Caitlin Jensen Many people visit Downtown for the dining delights at any of the more than 50 locally owned restaurants, to see a show, or enjoy a night on the town. Increasingly, retail plays a role in a trip downtown, with options to browse and buy clothing, jewelery, gift and more. But Downtown also offers plentiful opportunities to expand horizons, learn about aspects of our culture, examine the unexamined, and gain a different perspective. 2013-06-15T00:30:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051013_downtownlowdown/whats-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051013_downtownlowdown/whats-cookin-downtown/ 00:40:00Z Caitlin Jensen Two new restaurants open Downtown with more on the way, plus 2nd Saturdays and many other events this weekend. Plus, Downtown’s population is also poised to increase with new housing projects. 2013-05-11T00:40:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ 22:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Sami Hamed of the National Federation of the Blind, PCC alum Kelly Ponzio and student Joe McGrath, Carlos de Leon of the city Department of Transportation, developer Richard Studwell, Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Michael Keith, and Prof. Stephen Zunes. 2013-05-07T22:09:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050613_sky_harbor_restaurants/more-local-fare-landing-sky-harbor-eateries/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050613_sky_harbor_restaurants/more-local-fare-landing-sky-harbor-eateries/ 20:52:00Z Lauren Saria Travelers accustomed to chain eateries like Chili’s and Paradise Bakery now have a chance to experience local offerings such as Cowboy Ciao, La Grande Orange and Barrio Cafe at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The new options at Terminal Four are part of an initiative to bring more local flavor to one of the nation’s busiest airports. 2013-05-06T20:52:26+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050313_downtownlowdown/downtown-lowdown-folk-fest-cinco-de-mayo-and-more/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050313_downtownlowdown/downtown-lowdown-folk-fest-cinco-de-mayo-and-more/ 21:06:00Z Caitlin Jensen Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, check out the The Tucson Folk Festival and enjoy some of the many family-friendly (and some not so family-friendly) events in downtown this weekend. 2013-05-03T21:06:31+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041213_downtown/weekend-events-new-restaurants-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041213_downtown/weekend-events-new-restaurants-cookin-downtown/ 18:47:00Z Caitlin Jensen New restaurants moving in - and a weekend roundup of Downtown events. In the new Downtown Lowdown column, the Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Caitlin Jensen keeps you up to date with the latest business moves and things to do in Tucson’s city center. 2013-04-20T18:47:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-still-facing-12-million-cuts/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021513_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-still-facing-12-million-cuts/ 22:14:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Cam Juarez, TUSD governing board member. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com, and Mari Herreras, staff writer for the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-02-15T22:14:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/102512_halloween_madness/halloween-madness-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/102512_halloween_madness/halloween-madness-tucson/ 18:15:00Z Rebecca Miller As Halloween draws near, ghosts, goblins and ghouls come out to play this weekend 2012-10-26T18:15:42+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/100512_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-manager-says-road-fixes-schedule/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/100512_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-manager-says-road-fixes-schedule/ 22:52:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Richard Miranda, Tucson’s city manager, plus the Reporters’ Roundtable with the Star’s Sarah Garrecht Gassen and Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com. 2012-10-05T22:52:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/091812_beer_growlers/new-law-lets-beer-lovers-with-growlers-tap-into-bars-retailers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/091812_beer_growlers/new-law-lets-beer-lovers-with-growlers-tap-into-bars-retailers/ 17:19:00Z Tian Chen For many beer aficionados, nothing beats the freshness and flavor of a microbrew straight from the tap. Many drive miles to brewpubs to fill up glass bottles with their favorites. Under a new law, they now can fill those growlers at bars or retailers that have microbrews on tap. 2012-09-18T17:19:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072412_jcscottshow/jc-scott-downtown-deals-discussed-detail/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072412_jcscottshow/jc-scott-downtown-deals-discussed-detail/ 00:31:00Z John C. Scott Show Rio Nuevo Board Secretary Alberto Moore, plus Downtown Tucson Partnership CEO Michael Keith on downtown redevelopment, and LD10 Democratic candidate Bruce Wheeler on his re-election bid. 2012-07-25T00:31:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071612_jcscottshow/jc-scott-rta-profiled-in-depth/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071612_jcscottshow/jc-scott-rta-profiled-in-depth/ 00:27:00Z John C. Scott Show Satish Hiremath, the mayor of Oro Valley and RTA chairman, and PAG Director of Transportation Services Jim DeGrood, along with RTA Director of Transit Services Carlos DeLeontalk about transportation in the Tucson region. 2012-07-17T00:27:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071312_buckmaster/buckmaster-better-days-ahead-rio-nuevo/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071312_buckmaster/buckmaster-better-days-ahead-rio-nuevo/ 21:23:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus interview is with Fletcher McCusker, head of the Rio Nuevo Board. The Reporters Roundtable features Jimmy Boegle, editor of the Tucson Weekly and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. 2012-07-13T21:23:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/061512_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-rio-nuevo-probe-reveal-criminal-wrongdoing/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/061512_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-rio-nuevo-probe-reveal-criminal-wrongdoing/ 20:15:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik, the Reporters’ Roundtable with the Arizona Daily Star’s Sarah Garrecht Gassen and Tucson Weekly’s Jimmy Boegle. Plus, Tucson’s Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell. 2012-06-15T20:15:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060812_buckmaster/buckmaster-eateries-help-drive-downtown-renaissance/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060812_buckmaster/buckmaster-eateries-help-drive-downtown-renaissance/ 21:53:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — Tucson restaurant owner Janos Wilder, the Reporters’ Roundtable with TucsonSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith and Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Plus, Matt Russell has Weekend Watch. 2012-06-08T21:53:56+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051812_buckmaster/buckmaster-showdown-tombstone/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051812_buckmaster/buckmaster-showdown-tombstone/ 19:59:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Nick Dranias, director of the Center for Constitutional Government at the Goldwater Institute, the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable with Mark B. Evans and Sarah Garrecht Gassen, and Matt Russell has the top weekend dining picks. 2012-05-18T19:59:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041312_buckmaster/buckmaster-dems-say-attacks-barber-are-false/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041312_buckmaster/buckmaster-dems-say-attacks-barber-are-false/ 20:29:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - A conversation with Jeff Rogers, chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen and Jimmy Boegle, then Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell. 2012-04-13T20:29:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040612_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-braces-congress-st-closure/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040612_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-braces-congress-st-closure/ 19:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Tucson City Manager Richard Miranda, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Jimmy Boegle and Sarah Garrecht Gassen, and Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2012-04-06T19:49:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/033012_buckmaster/buckmaster-help-wwii-vet-take-honor-flight/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/033012_buckmaster/buckmaster-help-wwii-vet-take-honor-flight/ 19:55:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster- A conversation about honor flights to take local vets to the WWII Memorial in Washington, Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News and Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star, and Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell. 2012-03-30T19:55:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032412_4th_ave_fair/4th-ave-spring-street-fair-kicks-off/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032412_4th_ave_fair/4th-ave-spring-street-fair-kicks-off/ 05:52:00Z Tim W. Glass Artists, musicians, performers and food vendors join merchants of the historic shopping district for the annual 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair. 2012-03-24T05:52:24+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032312_buckmaster/buckmaster-70m-invested-downtown-14-months/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032312_buckmaster/buckmaster-70m-invested-downtown-14-months/ 20:46:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Jimmy Boegle guest-hosts with Michael Keith of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, then the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen and Dan Shearer, and Matt Russell has the Weekend Watch. 2012-03-23T20:46:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031612_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-must-win-back-communitys-trust/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/031612_buckmaster/buckmaster-tusd-must-win-back-communitys-trust/ 19:56:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone, the Reporters’ Roundtable with The Tucson Weekly’s Mari Herreras and TucsonSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith, and Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell. 2012-03-16T19:56:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030912_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-wants-debate-over-bonding-battle/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030912_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-wants-debate-over-bonding-battle/ 21:44:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - A newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, of the Arizona Daily Star, and Tucson Weekly’s Jimmy Boegle, and Matt Russell with the Weekend Watch. 2012-03-09T21:44:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030212_buckmaster/buckmaster-groundbreaking-modern-streetcar-nears/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030212_buckmaster/buckmaster-groundbreaking-modern-streetcar-nears/ 22:13:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — The RTA’s Jim DeGrood on Friday Focus, then the Reporters’ Roundtable with TucsonSentinel’s Dylan Smith and Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly, and Matt Russell checks in with the Weekend Watch. 2012-03-02T22:13:37+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022312_buckmaster/buckmaster-keeping-it-under-700-calories-dining-out/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022312_buckmaster/buckmaster-keeping-it-under-700-calories-dining-out/ 21:07:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We talk eating healthy when dining out with Dr. Victoria Maizes of the Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, a conversation about Black History Month with Jonathan Peck of the Tucson Urban League. 2012-02-23T21:07:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021812_foodtruck_sunday/food-trucks-flock-downtown-sunday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021812_foodtruck_sunday/food-trucks-flock-downtown-sunday/ 17:44:00Z Mariana Dale Sunday’s Food Truck Roundup will bring a feeding frenzy to the Benjamin Plumbing Supply parking lot on Sixth Street and Seventh Avenue where more than 20 vendors will gather with their culinary offerings. 2012-02-18T17:44:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020312_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislation-would-create-new-pima-bonding-authority/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020312_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislation-would-create-new-pima-bonding-authority/ 22:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry is the Friday Focus Newsmaker. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star and Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell, “The Culinary Cruiser.” 2012-02-03T22:49:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_foodtruck_roundup/hundreds-herd-downtown-food-truck-roundup/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_foodtruck_roundup/hundreds-herd-downtown-food-truck-roundup/ 03:29:00Z Mariana Dale The aroma of fried funnel cake, smoky barbecue and roasting corn wafted through the air as hundreds of people and more than 25 trucks showed up for Tucson Food Trucks’ fifth gathering on Sunday. 2012-01-30T03:29:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_food_trucks/food-truck-roundup-haul-tasty-treats/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_food_trucks/food-truck-roundup-haul-tasty-treats/ 22:05:00Z Mariana Dale Call it a party, a picnic, or a foodie flash mob, Sunday’s food truck roundup will provide nourishment for those with adventurous appetites. 2012-01-29T22:05:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012712_buckmaster/buckmaster-nuclear-recycling-good-arizona/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012712_buckmaster/buckmaster-nuclear-recycling-good-arizona/ 22:13:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - It’s the Friday Focus interview with state Sen. Al Melvin. Also, the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable with Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com and Mark Evans of TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, “The Culinary Cruiser” Matt Russell has the Weekend Watch. 2012-01-27T22:13:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/121611_parade_of_lights/parade-lights-will-set-downtown-aglow-saturday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/121611_parade_of_lights/parade-lights-will-set-downtown-aglow-saturday/ 18:33:00Z Janet Rose Jackman Tucson’s electric holiday parade once again will illuminate the city when the 17th Annual Parade of Lights makes it way through downtown Saturday. The parade has a new route this year. 2011-12-16T18:33:57+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/112511_buckmaster1/buckmaster-chef-janos-wilder-bets-downtown-comeback/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/112511_buckmaster1/buckmaster-chef-janos-wilder-bets-downtown-comeback/ 05:11:00Z Buckmaster Show 2011-11-26T05:11:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112211_grill_closed/grill-no-longer-open-later-than-you-think/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112211_grill_closed/grill-no-longer-open-later-than-you-think/ 16:01:00Z Dylan Smith Downtown diner Grill, long a fixture of late night eaters and early morning coffee drinkers, shut down earlier than planned, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. 2011-11-22T16:01:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112011_grill_closing/later-tater-tot-grill-shutting-down/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112011_grill_closing/later-tater-tot-grill-shutting-down/ 04:01:00Z Dylan Smith Downtown diner Grill, long a fixture of late night eaters and early morning coffee drinkers, is shutting down next week, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. 2011-11-21T04:01:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110911_buckmaster/buckmaster-democrats-strengthen-control-tucson-city-govt/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110911_buckmaster/buckmaster-democrats-strengthen-control-tucson-city-govt/ 18:38:00Z Buckmaster Show We’ve got a break down of the results of Tuesday’s Tucson election with Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly and Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, should Arizona have a state food? 2011-11-09T18:38:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/100711_buckmaster/buckmaster-critical-mass-reached-downtown-development-says-janos-wilder/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/100711_buckmaster/buckmaster-critical-mass-reached-downtown-development-says-janos-wilder/ 19:09:00Z Buckmaster Show We’ve got a Friday Focus interview with restaurateur Janos Wilder. 2011-10-07T19:09:35+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032411_mallbusiness/business-ups-and-downs-tucson-mall-area/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032411_mallbusiness/business-ups-and-downs-tucson-mall-area/ 20:20:00Z Angela Mullis A rush of new businesses opening around the Tucson Mall is contrasted by some stores leaving the area. 2011-03-24T20:20:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021811_pima_overweight/a-trimmer-tucson-pima-county-out-help-residents-shed-pounds/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/021811_pima_overweight/a-trimmer-tucson-pima-county-out-help-residents-shed-pounds/ 14:26:00Z Tessa Muggeridge Armed with $15.75 million in stimulus funds, Pima County is targeting obesity by promoting workplace exercise programs and healthier school lunches and lobbying for policies that encourage farmers markets and community gardens. 2011-02-18T14:26:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020911_risky_business/chain-competitors-cause-lockup-nw-risky-business/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020911_risky_business/chain-competitors-cause-lockup-nw-risky-business/ 18:44:00Z Dylan Smith Local restaurant chain Risky Business has shuttered its Oro Valley location. “The closing is a direct result of a substantial decrease in sales at this location due to the opening of a wave of chain restaurants up and down Oracle Road over the past several years,” said owner Robert Raynor. 2011-02-09T18:44:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110110_dryriver_pizza/dry-river-company-confusing-concept-but-great-pizza/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110110_dryriver_pizza/dry-river-company-confusing-concept-but-great-pizza/ 16:33:00Z Kevin Hall Dry River Company is still trying to figure out what it wants to be, and right now it’s trying to be a lot of things. I can’t tell you if they’re a great coffee house, or a great bar, but I can tell you they make a fabulous pizza. 2010-11-01T16:33:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101810_fair_food/state-fair-vendors-offer-deep-fried-this-chocolate-covered-that/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101810_fair_food/state-fair-vendors-offer-deep-fried-this-chocolate-covered-that/ 16:27:00Z Joanne Ingram A small crowd gathered around 9-year-old Joey Hernandez, watching his facial expressions intently and awaiting his next move. Bringing a chocolate-covered treat to his mouth, he grinned and closed his eyes. Then he bit into his first scorpion. 2010-10-18T16:27:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/092810_hotdogs/sonoran-dogs-heating-up-culinary-world/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/092810_hotdogs/sonoran-dogs-heating-up-culinary-world/ 13:16:00Z Marisa Gerber The Sonoran hot dog is making a national name for itself lately, thanks to numerous articles and TV spots “discovering” what has been common along the border and in Southern Arizona for years. The full shebang touts bacon, beans, tomatoes, mayonnaise, cheese, avocado, vinegar-soaked jalapeños and two types of onions, fresh and grilled. 2010-09-28T13:16:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/091710_food_festivals/the-most-wonderful-time-foodies/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/091710_food_festivals/the-most-wonderful-time-foodies/ 21:14:00Z Kevin Hall From Arizona Restaurant Week to the Greek Festival, the Beer Festival, Tucson Meet Yourself and more, September, October and November give Tucson foodies reason to chew and cheer. 2010-09-17T21:14:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/090710_dovemtn_core_review/puttin-the8230-dove-mountain-restaurant-not-stuffy-core/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/090710_dovemtn_core_review/puttin-the8230-dove-mountain-restaurant-not-stuffy-core/ 01:25:00Z Kevin Hall A winemaker dinner at CORE Kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is too much fun to sully with a pun. 2010-09-08T01:25:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070310_tucson_bday/tucsons-235th-birthday-lasts-all-month/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070310_tucson_bday/tucsons-235th-birthday-lasts-all-month/ 22:24:00Z Emily Jones Ever celebrated the birthday of a whole city before? Throughout August, Tucson celebrates its 235th birthday with a month-long series of events. 2010-08-03T22:24:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051810_mayancuisine/reviving-mayan-cuisine/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/051810_mayancuisine/reviving-mayan-cuisine/ 17:04:00Z Angelica Marin Thirteen years ago, when Playa del Carmen was still waking from its fishing village past, authentic Mayan food was rare. Yaxche is one of the few restaurants trying to bring forgotten Mayan culinary practices into mainstream Mexican cuisine. 2010-05-18T17:04:14+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050510_bbq/rr-bar-b-que-satisfies-barbecue-jones/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050510_bbq/rr-bar-b-que-satisfies-barbecue-jones/ 18:27:00Z Elsa Cook R&R Bar-B-Que Company, located at 1101 N. Wilmot Rd. serves delicious, good, old-fashioned barbecue in large portions at fair prices. 2010-05-05T18:27:11+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042110_tacobell/taco-bell-storms-vegetarian-india/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042110_tacobell/taco-bell-storms-vegetarian-india/ 17:38:00Z Saritha Rai Bangalore is the site of the country’s first Taco Bell. Indians haven’t shown this much enthusiasm for American fast food since McDonald’s came to New Delhi and Mumbai more than a decade ago. 2010-04-21T17:38:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041910_elsa/your-fortune-you-will-enjoy-delicious-chinese-food-soon/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041910_elsa/your-fortune-you-will-enjoy-delicious-chinese-food-soon/ 18:42:00Z Elsa Cook Elsa knows her Tucson Chinese cuisine. If you think you can’t get an authentic Chinese meal in Southern Arizona, think again. 2010-04-19T18:42:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040510_hogpit/elsas-eats-hog-pit-smokehouse-bar-and-grill-pig-pen/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040510_hogpit/elsas-eats-hog-pit-smokehouse-bar-and-grill-pig-pen/ 21:26:00Z Elsa Cook My intrepid lunchtime companion and I paid a visit to the Hog Pit on 6910 E. Tanque Verde, formerly known as Taco Bron. Who doesn’t love good BBQ? 2010-04-05T21:26:11+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/033010_steak_neighborhood/elsas-eats-steak-neighborhood/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/033010_steak_neighborhood/elsas-eats-steak-neighborhood/ 17:34:00Z Elsa Cook Envision if you will a hip, downtown bistro where four well-shod girlfriends can enjoy a good “dish” and dinner. A scene out of “Sex and the City”? No, this is A Steak in the Neighborhood in downtown Tucson. 2010-03-30T17:34:12+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031510_amber/amber-restaurant-offers-limited-but-tasty-polish-menu/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031510_amber/amber-restaurant-offers-limited-but-tasty-polish-menu/ 16:05:00Z Elsa Cook It was a cold and blustery day when we tried the Amber Restaurant at 7000 E. Tanque Verde, and hot, hearty Polish food was welcome. Sadly, only a small portion of the menu was authentic Slavic fare. 2010-03-15T16:05:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030610_tomato_shortage/tucson-sees-jump-tomato-prices/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030610_tomato_shortage/tucson-sees-jump-tomato-prices/#When: 22:58:00Z Michael Truelsen Updated: Harsh winter weather in Florida has affected tomato prices across the country, including Tucson. 2010-03-06T22:58:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030410_weekend/weekend-by-dozen/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030410_weekend/weekend-by-dozen/ 20:26:00Z Maggie Golston As the weather warms, it may occur to Sentinel readers that getting off the screen, out of the house and into the world is the best laid plan. Hatch your weekend itinerary from the events below. 2010-03-04T20:26:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030110_ledelice/le-delice-very-french-bakery/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030110_ledelice/le-delice-very-french-bakery/ 16:44:00Z Elsa Cook Le Delice is lovely little French bakery and restaurant located at 7245 E Tanque Verde. It has a small dining room with saffron colored walls and a large south-facing bay window. I enjoy my lunch there at least once a week. 2010-03-01T16:44:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012210_dakota/dakota-cafe-delights-east-side/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012210_dakota/dakota-cafe-delights-east-side/ 16:26:00Z Elsa Cook The Dakota Cafe & Catering Company has been in Trail Dust Town for 22 years, offering a casual yet sophisticated menu.. 2010-02-22T16:26:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021810_janos/tucsons-janos-wilder-named-james-beard-semifinalist/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021810_janos/tucsons-janos-wilder-named-james-beard-semifinalist/ 21:49:00Z Maggie Golston The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists in all awards categories this morning, and the sole Tucson chef to make the cut in any category was longtime local restaurateur, Janos Wilder. 2010-02-18T21:49:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021510_zona78/zona-78-best-pizza-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021510_zona78/zona-78-best-pizza-tucson/ 18:26:00Z Elsa Cook Zona 78’s menu reflects the inspired artistry and brilliance of both Chef/Owner Ramiro Scavo and Pastry Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Their stellar creations are lovingly made with great passion and detail. 2010-02-16T18:26:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020710_cheesefac/the-cheesecake-factory-opens-tucson-mall/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020710_cheesefac/the-cheesecake-factory-opens-tucson-mall/ 16:33:00Z Elsa Cook The Cheesecake Factory may have changed my mind about large chain restaurants. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. 2010-02-07T16:33:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012710_good_egg/the-good-egg-open-fourth-tucson-location/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012710_good_egg/the-good-egg-open-fourth-tucson-location/ 17:24:00Z David Petruska Tucsonans on the Northwest Side will soon have a much shorter drive to get their The Good Egg fix. 2010-01-27T17:24:35+00:00