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An Antique Dive Bar: The Buffet Bar

(2024-03-07)

The Buffet Bar is a proud dive bar near downtown Tucson, famous for being the oldest Tucson bar in its original location. The Buffet Bar was first opened as the Lantern Buffet in 1934.

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Orangewood Estates - A Lovely, Older, NW Tucson Neighborhood

(2024-03-05)

Orangewood Estates homes for sale offer buyers beautiful single-family homes constructed in the late 1970s featuring open-concept floor plans and modern updates. Honest contractors will tell you that homes built during or before the 1980s are of better quality than newer construction, primarily due to the better materials available then. The properties are among Tucson's most affordable in an ideal location northwest of downtown Tucson.

 

 

 

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Neighborhood Saloon: Nancy’s Boondocks

(2024-03-02)

Some call this establishment a dive bar, but it is more accurately described as a neighborhood saloon or tavern. Their web site describes it as a cocktail bar. Mostly known as just “The Boondocks”, this bar is properly known as Nancy’s Boondocks.

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Food Court Without The Mall: American Eat Co

(2024-02-15)

If you like food courts but don’t care for the hassle of the mall, here’s your spot. American Eat Co on South Fourth Avenue offers a full bar, live entertainment and events, a small arcade and a choice from seven (sometimes varying) food vendors.

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Highest Rated Tucson Ebike Dealer: Pedego Tucson

(2024-02-10)

If you have been thinking about an electric bicycle, here is a great place in Tucson to get a feel for the realities of that desire. Pedego is a national company, with over 200 dealers nationwide, but the local stores are all locally owned franchises, much like your local Chevy or Ford dealer. This means the people you buy from are locals too.

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Horror Flick Food: Serial Grillers

(2024-02-08)

Serial Grillers is a quick service restaurant focused on American Food and Craft beer offerings. Started as a food truck in 2012, and quickly finding success and popularity within Tucson, AZ., Serial Grillers currently operates 4 restaurants in Tucson. Being featured on The Cooking Channel, The Food Network and numerous publications has brought success never previously imagined and credit and thanks are offered to AMAZING customers and the BEST employees.

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Street Tacos and More: Calle Tepa Mexican Street Grill

(2024-01-30)

Have you ever eaten at Tucson’s Guadaljara Grill? If so, you know the quality of their food. Now, picture a pet project of the Mother and Son (Emma and Jordan) responsible for Guadalajara, as they have opened the Calle Tepa Mexican Street Grill. Flavors of Jalisco, Mexico here in the Old Pueblo.

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The New Bashful Bandit: Bashful Bandit Barbecue

(2024-01-06)

Bashful Bandit Barbecue will bring backyard barbecue to midtown Tucson! Smoked meats in the all-wood, open fire tradition of Central Texas Barbecue, combined with the flavors of Arizona. Preserving the historic charter of the original Bashful Bandit building (including the full Bar!), they have added an extensive outdoor patio to bring people together over great barbecue and drink while enjoying watching the pitmasters do what they do best.

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Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center

(2024-01-02)

The Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center is located in Barrio Viejo, an historic neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Tucson. The museum features the first synagogue built in the Arizona Territory (1910, two years before statehood) and a Holocaust History center.

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Thirty Great Years On Campbell: India Oven

(2023-12-12)

India Oven: Cuisine of India has been praised for 30 years for their authentic Northern Indian cuisine being the best in Tucson, AZ. With over 141 menu options, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, you can’t go wrong with ordering from this restaurant, or dining in. Specializing in Northern Indian & Punjabi Cuisine, Enjoy various classics from India, including tandoori, curry, and other special entrées.

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More Than A Hotdog Stand: Portillo’s

(2023-12-07)

Having once been just a hot dog stand in an old trailer, Portillo’s has expanded throughout the mid-west and into the southwest.

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A Unique Tucson Museum: The Tucson Musicians Museum

(2023-12-02)

Being a unique type of museum, the Tucson Musicians Museum offers visitors an opportunity to look through the history of music in the city, and a chance to keep that history moving forward. The museum has been operated as a non-profit in Tucson since 2007.

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Old Style Steakhouse: Daisy Mae’s Steakhouse

(2023-11-25)

A Tucson family favorite old school style steakhouse out on the West Side of town. A Yelp reviewer said the décor is reminiscent of an old west saloon, with dollar bills tacked to the walls.

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A Den for Nocturnal Animals: The Jackrabbit Lounge

(2023-11-21)

Located at the historic South end of Oracle, the Jackrabbit Lounge is a den where nocturnal creatures come out to play. Jackrabbit Lounge is a retro lounge offering crafted cocktails, craft beers, sharable food plates, monthly discos, variety acts and live music.

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Another Local Tucson Cheers: On The Rocks

(2023-11-04)

Here’s another “Cheers” spot on Tucson’s East Side. Plenty of great reviews, including this one. On The Rocks even has a cozy little corner with an electric fireplace for an intimate evening.

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Another New Chapter for Iron John’s: Broadway

(2023-10-23)

From their website, “Good things come to those who wait.” And people have been waiting for quite a while for this one. Iron John’s Brewing merged with Monkey Burger in the Williams Center on Broadway a couple of years ago. Complications from COVID and the typical permitting issues with any bigger city stalled this project several times, but the time has finally come.

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Asian/Cajun Seafood in the Tucson Desert

(2023-10-19)

Can you picture Asian/Cajun Seafood served here in Tucson? Crab and/or Crawfish boils? Oh, how about Alligator Nuggets? And on Broadway just about halfway between Swan and Craycroft. It’s true. It’s true!

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Sports Bar Plus: Trident Grill I

(2023-10-03)

Trident Grill was opened in August of 2001 by Nelson Miller, retired US Navy SEAL. Trident is named after the special warfare insignia that all Navy SEALs wear on their uniforms. He fell in love with the Arizona desert and culture of the Southwest when doing special training ops in Tucson and nearby areas. As retirement approached, he chose to open the first Trident Grill, near the University of Arizona.

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Pickleball is What’s Happening: Corbett’s on Sixth Avenue

(2023-09-19)

Pickleball is the hottest thing going in Tucson, and pretty much everywhere else. Tucson has a new upscale place to play the game, grab some good grub, and have a drink or two. If you have been out in the desert for the last year or so, pickleball is a sport that is sort of a cross between tennis, ping pong and badminton. You can play it as easy or as hard as you want. This is one of those games that seems to cross all generations.

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Legalize Marinara: Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

(2023-09-15)

“Legalize Marinara” is one of Oregano’s Pizza Bistro’s most well known t-shirt gimmicks. Any visit will convince you to support the cause. Oregano’s on Speedway is famous all over town, and further away for their delicious pizzas, pasta offerings and creative desserts.

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