By Katelyn McIntyre/Arizona Sonora News It’s 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon in early fall and Amna Alquaisi heads into Sinbad’s Restaurant on Tucson’s University Blvd. for her daily dinner shift. The 52-year-old business owner was up early that day, carefully prepping the food that her son and her husband, Mulsmani, would cook all day….
What may seem like a land plagued by arid lifelessness where only wiry shrubs, starved animals and threatening cacti can survive, the Sonoran Desert is deceivingly plentiful in wild foods and flavors, many of which are making their way into the local craft brewing scene. From prickly pear to mesquite, the wild flavors of…
When the savory smells of grilled lamb filled the air, Tucson locals know is that of time of the year, the Greek festival. Those who think of cuisine in Southern Arizona, they typically don’t think of Greek food. In today’s society, there is a limited amount of access to Greek food, especially in Tucson. Though…
Social media has revolutionized the dining-out experience, which in turn has influenced the food industry in what it serves up. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the average household spends $3,008 per year dining out. Millennials spend up to $900 more than the average amount on dining out, according to the report,…
Native American food has re-entered the mainstream palette. Today, fine dining menus infuse indigenous flavors and themes. And the trend is recognized nationally. CNN recently profiled six restaurants serving Native American-inspired meals, including Kai at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. Kai has a 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating. Kai’s…
