Tucson Dining

If you’re craving a weekend of cooler temps, a change in scenery, and some fantastic food and wine, visit Greer’s Hidden Meadow Ranch this Saturday, Aug. 29 for the Hidden Meadow Ranch Winemaker Dinner with guest chef Joel Harrington of the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain.

It seems that over the past year or two, restaurant and shop closings have become the norm. Finally, we have a reason to celebrate success! Jax Kitchen, which opened last August on the northeast corner or Ina and Oracle (and has already become one of Tucson’s favorite restaurants), is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month. There’s only one week left in August, so be sure you plan a visit to Jax Kitchen before the week is over for a stellar deal and special menu items.

As summer nears its end and children head back to school, some parents try to finagle a little time away, alone with each other.

With California at our doorstep and its breathtaking northern region a jet ride away, a weekend in Sonoma’s wine region doesn’t seem that far off. But, what if you didn’t have to travel that far? In fact, Arizona is known to grow a large variety of grapes that include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and sangiovese right in our very backyard. Now that’s worth toasting to.

As Arizona’s summer continues to heat up, so do the specials at Tucson Originals restaurants. With a vast variety of eateries, ranging from upscale with white tablecloths to sandwich shops and pizza parlors, these local and independently owned restaurants strive to provide a true taste of Tucson. Currently, they are offering that original taste until Labor Day for only $20.09 with their Summer Dining Specials. Using the freshest ingredients to present the burst of distinctive flavors that are unique to Tucson and the Southwest, it is no wonder that so many locals and visitors alike frequent these restaurants; they’re delicious and affordable. Hurry up, because the summer is dwindling and the specials will only be available...