Even with Arizona’s coronavirus cases on a downward trend, many people remain reluctant to dine out. So we’ve decided to feature local chefs who will share recipes so you can make their favorite comfort food dishes at home. This week, Tucson Local Media brings you Carriage House and Downtown…

Leaving behind their chain of 18 restaurants in Portland, Marc and Tracy Frankel came to Tucson for a semi-retirement. But after three decades of making pizza, Marc just couldn’t leave it alone. Sure, hiking and cycling were fun enough, but running a restaurant is in his blood.

I take my food seriously, so it should come as no surprise that preparations for National Elote Day have begun in earnest at the Russell residence.

Fish tacos and burgers named after Burt Reynolds. 

His biggest challenge of the night turned out to be a solution in disguise for this now award-winning bartender.

Beer brought Eric Sipe beautiful things.

When restaurateur Kevin Bedient set out to create the perfect barbeque rub, little did he know that the journey would last 18 months.

When Chef Travis Peters wants to integrate the flavors of prune, ginger, clove, and nutmeg into a dish, his first thought is whether there’s a doctor in the house.

It may be the biggest exhibition of barbeque brutality that we’ve ever seen in downtown Tucson when more than 500 pounds of butts take a beating at the Hotel Congress on June 4. 

Chicago’s Alinea went to a ticketed system, ditching the standard reservation process. Other James Beard award winners, like Chez Panisse in Berkeley, have done away with tipping. It seems no matter where you look, fine dining restaurateurs are tweaking the typical protocol in order to find …

If Charles Dickens were alive today, he most certainly would have found his “fabled orchards where the fruits were jewels” on the southeast corner of Sunrise and Kolb.

The Tucson region recently saw the addition of several new choices when it comes to getting a burger. 

Arizona has long been known for having a fine selection of Mexican cuisine and other Latin-inspired dishes. A hotspot for any foodie, Tucson in particular has long contained some of the best restaurants in the state — and the Southwest region.

The Oro Valley Community and Recreation center recently re-opened its restaurant, The Overlook, over the course of two events. Initially shown during special, members-only sneak peek two days before the public ribbon cutting, the restaurant will be offering lunch service throughout the week,…

What more can be said about pizza that hasn’t already been written? I mean, c’mon, it’s pizza, right?

With two Best of the Northwest awards under its belt, Oro Valley’s Dragon Village has become somewhat of a folk legend amongst the community. Located in Safeway Vistoso Plaza on 12152 N. Rancho Blvd., its location is fairly nondescript for a nationally-recognized, two-time local award-winnin…

Move over plain and pedestrian salt. A new generation of rims is running circles around you, kicking-up cocktails with each and every lick.

Salsa and tequila. Two of the basic food groups in my personal pyramid.

When chefs talk about their culinary point of view, it generally boils down to the uniqueness of their style, standards and technique.

Chef Danny Perez has been making quite a name for himself around Tucson for his skills in the kitchen. 

Triple digit temperatures have arrived, but there’s an increasingly popular way to enjoy an iced treat without the tablespoons of sugar that might leave you feeling cooler but guilty.

It’s the emblem of the land I love, and its colors seem to be at their most vibrant as Independence Day draws near.

Over the last decade, senior citizens are being given a choice when it comes to retired living. Moving from a retirement home they might own in SaddleBrooke to a full-service facility is one of those choices retirees begin to look at as they age.

As temperatures continue to creep toward the triple-degree mark, RA Sushi has prepared it’s summer menu with some cool selections.

The back roads near Cornville look like many others in Yavapai County, until you turn a corner and find rolling hills filled with vines, tasting rooms and homes that are more Tuscan than Southwestern.

Toasted Tropics

Get into the spirit of a classic tale of romance with Romeo & Juliet presented by the Arizona Theatre Company. Maynards Market & Kitchen has been a sponsor of Arizona Theatre Company for several years, but this is the first year the two have collaborated for a show-inspired dinner.  …

The craft beer craze takes center stage in Tucson next month, as the Old Pueblo preps for an onslaught of visitors, special events and beer-centric celebrations.

A federal judge in California issued a ruling earlier this week that overturned the state’s ban on foie gras, the intentionally fattened livers of geese and ducks, ushering in a new generation of foie fans in the Golden State.

Jackson Tavern, the latest concept from Metzger Family Restaurants, is scheduled to open this week at 2900 N. Swan Road in Plaza Palomino. It draws its inspiration from the coastal towns of New England, and its menu features creative twists on regional classics from Rhode Island to Maine.

To business professionals, it’s that quintessential morning meal that serves as a backdrop for engaging in deals with colleagues, customers and clients.