Category Archives: Restaurants/Dining

Member Spotlight: Main Gate Square

A True Urban Historic Treasure in Tucson The Marshall Foundation, founded in 1930, is one of the only private foundations in the U.S. that operates solely through real estate. It has preserved the area west of the University of Arizona … Continue reading

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Pull out your baseball caps… Spring Training is coming!

While you’re out enjoying a nice spring day and a relaxing game of baseball, don’t forget to think about your nearby local businesses if you need a bite to eat or a refreshing beverage before or after the game. Check out these suggestions we put together for you for each stadium! So you can support local businesses, no matter which team you’re rooting for! Continue reading

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Ring in the new year locally!

It’s hard to believe, but 2011 is coming to a close!  Have you made plans yet to celebrate the beginning of 2012?  If you still haven’t figured out what to do on December 31, 2011, consider ringing in the new … Continue reading

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Shift Arizona light rail wrap, mobile site launches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media  Contacts: Kimber Lanning kimber@localfirstaz.com Hillary Foose hfoose@metrolightrail.org 602-322-4468 Campaign Launches Aimed at Connecting Riders to Locally-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Fun Along Light Rail Local First Arizona Partners with METRO Light Rail to Show Riders Where the … Continue reading

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Restaurants across the nation trending local

Restaurants nationwide are trending towards local and organic foods according to the National Restaurant Association‘s latest survey of American Culinary Federation member chefs, which in turn suggests that is what their patrons are asking for. Take a look at the list, … Continue reading

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Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona Restaurant Week (September 17 – 25) is a great chance to check out a new restaurant or three! Each restaurant creates a special menu and special prices to showcase what they do best. We’re proud to feature a list … Continue reading

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Win a chance to be a guest judge at SalsaFest!

Salsa aficionados, listen up!  We are giving you a chance to prove you know what makes an award winning salsa recipe by being a judge at this year’s SalsaFest in Safford.  Now in its 5th year, SalsaFest celebrates the marriage … Continue reading

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Students Leading the Way to Sustainability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media  Contact: Kimber Lanning kimber@localfirstaz.com 602-312-4203 Danielle Smithdsmith3@phxhs.k12.az.us 602-764-7000 Katie Larkin larkin@phxhs.K12.az.us 602-764-7000 Camelback High School organizing LOCO FOR LOCAL campaign to encourage sustainable local economy Phoenix, Arizona  (March 5th, 2011) – As with environmental sustainability, the … Continue reading

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Staycation in Safford

Must see Salsa Trail: Save your appetite in order to sample fare from the twelve restaurants that make up the Salsa Trail.  You’ll find authentic Mexican food, world class tortillas and some of the hottest jalapenos around.  Salsa Trail restaurants … Continue reading

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Staycation in Sedona

“Staycation” has become a popular buzzword in the past several years & the concept has never been more important to Arizona.  A staycation is a chance for you to become more familiar with your town, your county, your state.  It … Continue reading

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