Downtown Tucson Insider

The Downtown Tucson Insider is your guide to Downtown Tucson featuring local favorites, upcoming events, dining guides, business spotlights, and stories that connect you to the heart of downtown.

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Food & Drink • Downtown Community

Old Memories, New Memories: Chef Carlotta Flores on Family, Food and Downtown Tucson

As Chef Carlotta Flores celebrates her 80th birthday, she reflects on family, food and the generations of memories that have connected El Charro to Downtown Tucson for more than a century.

7 Minute Read

Food & Drink • Downtown Community

Downtown Insider: Daniel Scordato

Meet restaurateur Daniel Scordato and hear his perspective on downtown Tucson’s evolution, walkability and future, along with the story behind The Treasury 1929 and Emerald 29.

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Food & Drink

Sweeten Your Summer: 7 Downtown Spots for the Perfect Sweet Treat

Looking for your next dessert stop? Explore seven downtown favorites serving everything from fresh pastries and macarons to shaved ice, ice cream, and handcrafted drinks!

13 Minute Read

Food & Drink

Cheers to Summer: 10 Happy Hours & Specials We're Loving Right Now

Beat the heat with refreshing cocktails, delicious bites, and some of downtown's best happy hour deals!

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Food & Drink • Downtown Community

Downtown Insider: Danny Cordova

From one unexpected real estate deal to a growing restaurant group, Danny Cordova shares why he remains fully invested in downtown Tucson’s future.

3 Minute Read

Food & Drink

Downtown Tucson Speakeasy Guide: 5 Hidden Bars to Visit

5 Downtown Tucson Speakeasies Worth Finding

16 Minute Read

Food & Drink

Downtown Coffee Spots We're Loving Right Now

5 Coffee Spots to Sip & Explore in Downtown Tucson

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Food & Drink

From Elgin to Downtown: Get to Know Los Milics Restaurant & Tasting Room

A Taste of Arizona Wine Country, Now in Downtown Tucson!

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Food & Drink • Downtown Summer Passport

The Coffee Crawl Challenge

This challenge is your excuse to explore cozy cafés, hidden gems, and go-to coffee spots all across downtown!

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Food & Drink • Downtown Summer Passport

The Foodie Favorites Challenge

Eat your way through Downtown Tucson’s most delicious spots with this passport challenge!

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