Tucson Foodie

6 days ago | tucsonfoodie.com | Matt Sterner

Tohono Chul is turning 40 years old, and from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, you’re invited to the party at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Opened in 1985, the park was once the private residence of the Wilson family, who transformed their land into a living love letter to the Sonoran Desert. Today, it’s a lush blend of botanical gardens, walking trails, art galleries, and hidden corners where hummingbirds zip by and saguaros stand tall.

1 week ago | tucsonfoodie.com | Matt Sterner

Local author Melani Martinez is getting some well-deserved national recognition — and it all started with memories of her family’s molino. Her debut book, “The Molino: A Memoir,” was just named a finalist for the Nach Waxman Prize, a national award celebrating outstanding food writing. Through personal stories and cultural reflection in the book, Martinez captures the resilience of Tucson’s Mexican American food traditions.

1 week ago | tucsonfoodie.com | Matt Sterner

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

1 week ago | tucsonfoodie.com | Matt Sterner

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

1 week ago | tucsonfoodie.com | Matt Sterner

The next R&D Dinner is a very special “Dinner for Breakfast” menu at El Charro Café on Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. This one’s taking place at the Oro Valley location, 7725 N. Oracle Rd. #10. R&D dinners create an interactive experience between guests and the chef. Multi-course meals are presented, featuring experimental dishes in development for future menus, while guests share their feedback through comment cards and direct conversations with the chef.