Dining Out in Tucson Archives

Each month Tucson Lifestyle features a great article about cuisine in the Old Pueblo. Click below to check out some of our past tasty stories.

Bar-B-Q & A — Got questions about where to find great barbecue in the Old Pueblo? We asked Chef/author Barry Infuso to seek out the answers.

All American ... And More — What if you have four friends, with four different favorite cuisines, and are heading to just one restaurant? These are a few of the local eateries that are up to the challenge of offering something for every taste.

Start Me Up! — Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Voila! A good excuse for treating yourself to one of the eateries featured here.

Where to Quench Your March Madness — With March Madness upon us, Chef/author Barry Infuso visits some of the local sports bars where you can enjoy drinks and a meal and catch your favorite teams in action.

Loco for Cocoa — Superman’s weakness? Kryptonite. Indiana Jones’ vulnerability? Snakes. Your sweetheart’s Achilles’ heel? Chocolate.

Looking for a Quiet Place to Dine? — Chef Barry Infuso combed the city for restaurants where the din of the crowd doesn't overpower conversation.

A Foodie Feasts in the Fiftieth State — Our peripatetic food writer Chef Barry Infuso visited one of his favorite destinations, Hawaii, now celebrating 50 years of statehood. Follow him on his gustatory adventure on the Big Island.

The New Crop — This month, Tucson Lifestyle salutes a number of  new dining venues dedicated to providing Tucson and the surrounding communities with  excellent cuisine.

Eat Up Downtown — Even without the road cones and jackhammers you’d know that downtown was alive and happening — the enticing aromas from the many delectable eateries tell you all you need to know. What follows is a sampling of some of downtown’s culinary adventures.

Re: Treat — If you resolved to get in shape and shed a few pounds this year, don’t despair; you still have six months to go. After you tough it out on the treadmill, a nutritious meal is in order. This month chef/author Barry Infuso sampled various exercise programs and spa food designed to benefit your waistline and well being.

World's Fare — With so many Tucson restaurants offering fabulous foreign fare, diners may eat their way around the globe without ever needing a passport. This month, Barry Infuso — chef, author and “Dean of Cuisine” at Pima Community College — visits four eateries to explore the world’s fare.

The Farm Fresh Connection — "Think globally, act locally," is part of the reasoning behind restaurants using more ingredients that can be obtained nearby. Barry Infuso talks with chefs who are taking delicious advantage of our region's bounty.

Uncork a Sweet Valentine's Day! — What would Valentine's Day be without chocolate and champagne? Chef/author Barry Infuso visited several restaurants to see what they would be serving up.

Tucson Slow Food & Film Festival — In an age of fast food, some chefs, restaurateurs and growers are telling us to “slow down.” One annual festival, taking place Jan. 8-11, honors handcrafted meals, and the movies that feature them.

The Cuisine Scene - What's Cookin' — With Tucson's ever-changing restaurant scene, it can be difficult to keep up. Tucson Lifestyle sent Chef/author Barry Infuso on a mission to find numerous established restaurants with new locations or owners.

A New Vintage of Sommeliers — Everything you always wanted to know about wine but were afraid to ask.

Can You Top This? Picking the Perfect Pizza — Chef Barry Infuso searches for pizza heaven.

Wake Up Your Taste Buds — Tucson has become an amazing restaurant city— in addition to fine dining, American grill and flavors of the Southwest, our city offers a number of ethnic eateries.

Salad Days — When the ides of March are a distant memory, and the dog days of summer have us searching for a cool retreat, know that relief is as close as some of Tucson's refreshing eateries. We sent Barry Infuso out to search for the "Best of the Best" — a perfect salad for beating the heat, at least for a little while.

Tasty Additions to the Dining Scene — Change is good … and these recently opened restaurants will help to ensure that you don’t fall into a dining rut.