Tucson Dining
Looking for a Memorable Date Night in Tucson? Here’s What to Do
Whether you’re planning a first date or a night out with a long-time partner, Tucson has plenty of romantic, exciting, and unique options to make it a night to remember. With its rich cultural scene, amazing food, and stunning desert views, Tucson sets the stage for a variety of date ideas. Let’s dive into five of the best things you can do to keep the spark alive in Tucson.
Sip and Savor at the Tucson Sangria and Salsa Festival
Offset the scorching summer heat by heading to the Tucson Sangria and Salsa Festival on August 26 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Taking place at the Tucson Convention and Sports Arena, the first annual festival will feature 15 different handmade sangrias from local mixologists with some of them even served in an ice luge. Craft salsas from local chefs, paella, empanadas, tequila and Mexican and craft beers will also be available.
For those looking to work it all off, live music with a Spanish guitar and a salsa dancing expo by Fred Astaire Dance Company will take place through the evening for an upbeat and feisty...
A Sweet Deal: Great Chefs Series Serves Up Dessert
Imagine partaking in a delightfully intimate culinary experience with talented local Tucson chefs showcasing their top dishes and tricks of the trade—this is the bimonthly Great Chefs Series, organized by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) in partnership with Monark Premium Appliances. And this month’s theme: “The Sweet Experience.” If you’re having a mini sugar meltdown right now, you’re not alone. The Sweet Experience will feature Susan Fulton of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, Gina Skelton of PY...
Scented Leaf Tea House to Open Second Location Downtown
The Scented Leaf Tea House & Lounge is opening a new location in downtown Tucson between Diablo Burger and former Proper Restaurant. While the original location on University Boulevard near the University of Arizona campus has evolved into a busy and bustling, albeit casual atmosphere, owner Shane Barela says he plans for the downtown tea house to evoke a more “loungey” atmosphere, with “comfortable seating, great flow, and a bigger focus on tea on tap.”
Expected to open in early March, the Scented Leaf downtown will have 16 teas on tap, as...
Healthy Places in Tucson to Detox After the Holidays
The holiday season is undoubtedly full of sweets, treats and other indulgent eats, and while they should be enjoyed fully, your body may be starting to feel the negative effects. Cleanse your system by hitting one of these four local Tucson joints and get reenergized for the New Year.
Pure Love Juice
Situated in the upscale, picturesque St. Philip’s Plaza on River and Campbell, Pure Love Juice offers three- or five-day juice cleanses, where only juice and raw foods are consumed, helping the body recover and...
