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…
Domestic beer is not enough for Arizonans. The craftier the better. This is especially true in Tucson. “Southern Arizona, well particularly Tucson, has more breweries in the city of Tucson than the city of Phoenix,” Rob Fullmer, executive director of Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, said. “Tucsonans are able to walk or bike to a brewery…
What used to be a stockyard neighbored by a historic railroad is now Tombstone locals’ favorite dining spot. Johnny Ringo’s Bar and the Depot Steakhouse is a fine-casual dining restaurant and bar that is known to have the best food in Tombstone, Arizona. Steve and Addie Smith built Johnny Ringo’s from the ground up in…
In two quirky border town bars 160 miles apart, the concerns are the same. Will Donald Trump building a wall on the Mexican border hurt their towns? First in Sasabe… “Cinco pesos?” says Deborah Grider, as she rings up customers in her general store, which lies less than a mile from the Mexican port of…
Middle school teachers, firefighters, college guidance counselors, microbiology researchers, medical students and marketing firm managers. This list showcases a well-represented range of experience — the stuff of elementary school career days — all of which make up a group that shares one burning passion. Beer. From firefighters at Sentinel Peak Brewing Company in midtown to…
