Vol. 35, No. 37
C’mon, Trust Us!
The Weekly’s Recommendations on this year’s crop of ballot props
By Tucson Weekly Editorial Board
What’s Cooking, Tucson?
By Jim Nintzel
Danehy
Tom ponders the election season and shares a few picks
By Tom Danehy
The Great Divide
Democrats and Republican running for LD 9 disagree on everything
By Danyelle Khmara
New Accommodations
Downtown developers unveil plan for a 16-story hotel tower that will include Rialto Theatre renovation
Smoked Out
AG Mark Brnovich pulls a quick about-face after marijuana opinion surfaces
By Nick Meyers
Editor's Note
It Was the Best of Times...
The Skinny
A Sick Debate
Police Dispatch
An Ass Exposed
By Anna Mirocha
City Week
By Emily Dieckman
A Cut Above
Halloween finally gets the sequel the original masterpiece deserves
By Bob Grimm
Reel Indie
By Jeff Gardner
Know Your Product
Stars Pick Their Top 5! This Week: Four Fists
XOXO
Mark your calendars
By Xavier Omar Otero
Halloween Treat
Dawes brings high-energy act to Rialto
By Christopher Boan
Francophone Fun
Boisterous Quebecois trad band rolls into town with French songs, banjos and stomping feet
By Margaret Regan
Conversation with Kingsolver
Author Barbara Kingsolver talks to us about the thorny issues in her new novel Unsheltered
Quick Bites
By Zac Ogden
Hidden In Plain Pint
Tucson’s beer empire continues to expand with the year long success of BlackRock Brewers
By Mark Whittaker
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Dance Studio
BreakOut Studios
Best Theater Company
Gaslight Theatre Company
Best Art Classes
Pima Community College
Best Actor
Heather Stricker
Best Movie Theater
Roadhouse Cinemas
Best Author
Ofelia Zepeda
Best Dance Company
Tucson Dance Academy
Best Visual Artist
Danny Martin
Best Open Mic
Sky Bar
Best Gallery
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Best Outdoor Art Installation
Ben's Bells Mosaic Murals
Best live Storytelling
Female StoryTellers
Best Sleepover
The Loft Cinema’s Sci-Fi Slumber Party!
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Variety of Film
Loft Cinema
Best Marijuana Dispensary
Earth's Healing
Best Charity Event
El Tour De Tucson
Best Place to Donate Your Time and/or Money
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Best Farmers' Market
Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers' Market
Best Annual Festival
4th Avenue Street Fair
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowling
Best Sex Toy Shop
Fascinations
Best Computer Repair
SWS Electronics & Computers
Best Animal Supply Store
Arizona Feeds Country Store
Best Car Wash
Mister Car Wash
Best Place to Get Your Pet Groomed
Posh Paws Grooming
Best Auto Repair
Jack Furrier Tire and Auto Care
Best Alternative Health Center
Tucson Acupuncture Co-op
Best Farmers Market Vendor
Sleeping Frog Farms
Best Place to get a Massage
Rubs Massage
Best Photographer
Jade Beall
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Smoke Shop
Moon Smoke Shop
Best Place to Buy a Piñata
Food City
Best Place to take a Phoenician
Mount Lemmon
Best Gym for Your Family
Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club
Best Veterinarian
Speedway Veterinary Hospital
Best Hotel
Arizona Inn
Best Summer Staycation
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa
Best Gym
Chuze Fitness
Best Place to Buy a Car
Jim Click
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Oasis
Best Thrift Store
Buffalo Exchange
Best Clothing
Best Jewelry
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Best Home Furnishings
Sam Levitz
Best Vintage Shopping
How Sweet It Was
Best Eyeglasses/Optical Retailer
Alvernon Optical
Best Hair Salon
Gadabout Salon Spas
Best Florist
Inglis Florists
Best Day Spa
Canyon Ranch
Best Local Clothing Designer
Israel Zavala (RepTuc The Underestimated City)
Best Tattoo Artist
Lisa Cardenas (Haunted Hands)
Best Tattoo Parlor
Sacred Art Tattoo Studio
Best Place To Go If You Want Your Wardrobe and Home Décor To Say: "I Love Tucson, but It's Way Too Hot"
Tiny Town Surplus & Gallery
Best Place to Buy Weird Cute Gifts
Pop Cycle
Best Barber Shop
HiEndTight Barber Shop
Best Place to Get Pierced
Best Resale Clothing
Best Dog Park
Reid Park
Best Park
Best Golf Course
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Best Backpacking Trail
Best Outdoor Recreation/Sporting Goods Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
BICAS
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Campground
Best Trail if You're in the Mood to Clamber Like a Mountain Goat
Tanque Verde Falls
Best Day Trip
Best Bike Riding
The Loop
Best Playground
Best Toy Store
Mildred & Dildred
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Story Time
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Public Pool/Splashpad
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Best Restaurant With a Kids' Menu
Little Anthony's Diner
Best Kids' Clothing Store
Twice as Nice
Best Place for a Children's Party
Skate Country
Best Way to Entertain Kids During the Summer
Tucson Children's Museum
Best Place To Get Rid of Lice
Lice Clinics of America
Best Children's Entertainer
Children's Museum
Best Local Fantasyland
Valley of the Moon
Best TV Newscast
KGUN 9 On Your Side
Best Radio Station for News
KUAZ (89.1)
Best Blog
Tucson Foodie
Best Local Twitter Feed
@tucsonfoodie
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Local Weather Person
Erin Christiansen (KGUN 9)
Best Radio Host
Johnjay & Rich (93.7 KRQ)
Best Morning Show Actually Broadcast From Tucson
The Frank Show
Best Radio Station for Music
KXCI (91.3 FM)
Best Local TV News Anchor
Guy Atchley (KGUN 9)
Best Local Sportscaster
Paul Cicala (KVOA 4)
Best Bookstore
Best Used Video Games Store
Best Comic Store
Best Games Store
Best Casual Dining
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
Best Diner
Baja Cafe
Best Desserts
Nadines Bakery
Best Specialty Food Store
AJ's Fine Foods
Best Place to Get a Slice
Brooklyn Pizza
Best Caterer
El Molinito
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Barrio Bread
Best Barbecue
BrushFire BBQ
Best Burger
Zinburger
Best Veggie Burger
Best Place to Get a Sandwich
Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches
Best Pizzeria
Best Food Truck
Geronimo's Revenge
Best Ice Cream
The Screamery
Best Wings
Wings Over Broadway
Best Smoothies/ Juice Bar
Xoom Juice
Best Cafe Hangout
Cartel Coffee Lab
Best Donuts
Amy's Donuts
Best Hot Dog
El Güero Canelo
Best Tea
Seven Cups
Best Sandwich (the actual sandwich)
Grinder (eegee's)
Best French Fries
eegee's
Best Place to Get a Salad
Choice Greens
Best Drive Thru
Best Coffee
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
Best Breakfast Plates
Time Market
Best Brussel Sprouts
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
Best Chicken and Waffles
The Drunken Chicken
Best Eggs Benedict
Best Delicatessen
Dickman's Meat & Deli
Best Brunch
Prep & Pastry
Best Greek
Athens on Fourth Avenue
Best Place to Eat Lunch Downtown
Bison Witches
Best Chinese
Golden Dragon
Best French
Wild Garlic Gril
Best Japanese
Mr. An's Teppan Steak and Seafood
Best Thai
Bangkok Cafe
Best Italian
Caruso's Italian Restaurant
Best Indian
Saffron
Best Middle Eastern
Zayna Mediterranean
Best Contemporary/Fusion Restaurant
Wild Garlic Grill
Best Seafood
Kingfisher
Best New Restaurant
Culinary Dropout
Best Upscale Restaurant
Cafe Poca Cosa
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Lovin' Spoonfuls
Best Korean Food
Takamatsu
Best Chef
Janos Wilder
Best Signature Dish
El Charro's Carne Seca
Best Downtown Restaurant
Best Dining with a View
Hacienda Del Sol
Best Sushi
Sushi Garden
Best Restaurant to Dazzle Out of Town Visitors
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Place to Eat Under the Stars
La Cocina
Best Southside Restaurant
Mi Nidito
Best Westside Restaurant
Seis Kitchen and Catering
Best Eastside Restaurant
Poco & Mom's
Best Central Restaurant
Blue Willow
Best Northwest Restaurant
Wildflower
Best African Food
Zemam's
Best Place to Eat Gluten Free
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
Best Foothills Restaurant
Blanco Tacos+Tequila
Best Breakfast
Best Steakhouse
Pinnacle Peak
Best Dulceria
La Estrella Bakery
Best Panaderia
Best Carnicería
El Herradero Supermarket
Best Salsa
Guadalajara Grill
Best Tortillas
Alejandro's Tortilla Factory
Best Burrito
Nico's Mexican Food
Best Birria
Best Michelada
BK Tacos
Best Guacamole
Best Tamales
Tucson Tamale Company
Best Margarita
Best Menudo
Best Elote
Tanque Verde Swap Meet
Best Torta
El Guero Canelo
Best Empanadas
Best Tacos
Street Taco
Best Bang for Your Buck
Poncho's Mexican Food
Best Raspados
Oasis Fruit Cones
Best Neighborhood Bar
Trident Grill
Best Venue for Live Music
The Rialto Theatre
Best Brewery
Barrio Brewing Co.
Best Musical Act
Calexico
Best Bar Menu
Hotel Congress
Best Pool Hall
Red Garter Bar & Grill
Best Country Western Bar
The Maverick
Best Beer Selection
Tap & Bottle
Best Gay Bar
IBT's
Best Comedy Night
Laffs Comedy Caffé
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Barrio Blonde (Barrio Brewing Company)
Best Dive Bar
Che's Lounge
Best Place to Get a Glass of Wine
The Living Room
Best Folk
Ronstadt Brothers
Best Jazz
Tucson Jazz Society at Brother John's BBQ
Best Punk
Taco Sauce
Best R&B
Little House of Funk
Best Mariachi Band
Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School
Best Country Act
Drew Cooper
Best Reggae
Neon Prophet
Best Hip-Hop Act
Marley B
Best Wine Bar
Best Sports Bar
Best Rock
Greyhound Soul
Best Cover Band
80's and Gentlemen
Best Happy Hour
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Late-Night Karaoke
Mr. Heads
Best Comedian
Jennifer Finley (RIP)
Best Jukebox
Hotel Congress Tap Room
Best Place to Develop a New Beer Crush
Iron Johns
Best Place to Sing Karaoke
Shooter's Steakhouse & Saloon
Best DJ
DJ Apprentice
Best Drag Queen
Tempest DuJour
Best Burlesque
Surly Wench First Fridays Burlesque
Best Liquor Store
Plaza Liquors & Fine Wines
Best Strip Club
Curves Cabaret
Best Bartender
Barb Trujillo (Club Congress)
Best Cocktail Menu
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