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Redbird Scratch Kitchen serves creative, inventive menu
When the idea of Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar was conceived, the stakeholders had a few goals in mind: Create food with love and provide warm hospitality — all in a modern and vibrant environment. “We were managing restaurants for the past 12-plus years,” said Sergio Pinon, general manager/bar program director. “We were doing upscale…
A Big Deal After All: Nick Piccininni finds his way with Yonder Mountain
When Nick Piccininni got the call in 2020 from Yonder Mountain String Band to sub in for some shows in place of mandolin player Jacob Jolliff, he wasn’t expecting it to be a big deal. “At the time, I didn’t think anything would necessarily come of it,” Piccininni recalled in a recent phone interview. “I…
The love story that made weed brownies possible
Alice B. Toklas was only in Paris for two days when she met Gertrude Stein in September 1907. At 30 years old, Toklas left her hometown of San Francisco after a devastating earthquake left 3,000 people dead and her city in ruins. A fellow California native, Stein was on her way to becoming a key…
Celebrating Success: The Cork’s new owners fete their first year
Glenn and Sally Murphy say their first year as owners of The Cork Tucson has flown by. Still, they’re ready to party. Wednesday, March 27, the couple will celebrate by giving all guests one free glass of “bubbles” from open to close. The staff will break in its new smoker with a barbecue special that…
A Taste of Tucson: Fourth Avenue merchants host spring street fair
Each spring and winter, the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association highlights local and out-of-state food, musicians, street performers, dance groups, businesses and artists during the Fourth Avenue Street Fair. In its 55th year, the spring street fair is Friday, March 22, to Sunday, March 24. During the event, more than 300,000 attendees can experience entertainment, food…
Letters to the Editor: Week of March 21, 2024
Thoughts on ‘herd stupidity’ Editor: I would really like to commend Tom Danehy for your excellent article on herd stupidity. I was born and raised in Arizona but have traveled all over the country and a bit abroad. I have lost so many friends and numerous family due to this whole Trump environment. I am…
Burning Hot: Wings y Mas puts the customer first
Wings are relatively easy to find, and plenty of Tucson’s restaurants are great. But Aubriana and Chad Vargas were looking for something different, so they opened a wing place of their own. Enter Wings y Mas, where the wings are served dry or saucy, and sweet, hot or your-mouth-is-on-fire. Cool off with loaded fries, an…
An open letter to Caitlin Clark
Dear Caitlin Clark: I just want to thank you for all that you’ve done for girls’ sports. I’ve been a sports fan for all of my long life, and I can count on one hand the number of times that I have witnessed a phenomenon such as the one that you have created. Other than…
City Week: Week of March 21, 2024
Ballet Tucson’s Spring Concert MARCH 22 TO MARCH 24 Ballet Tucson’s Spring Concert promises a “thrilling close to its performance season.” A regal jewel of classical ballet with lively Spanish flair, “Paquita” returns to the stage. The Ballet Tucson premiere of choreographer Paul Gibson’s neo-classical ballet “The Piano Dance” delivers a unique blend of athleticism,…
