Vol. 38, No. 37
Best of Tucson 2021: Legends of the West
By Jim Nintzel
Danehy: Legends of the West, Indeed: Tom Remembers Doing Best of Tucson® Back in the Old Days
Trulieve Amazing: Trulieve deal to acquire Harvest finalized, creating nationwide cannabis empire
By David Abbott
City Week: Weekly Picks
By Emily Dieckman
Spirited Fun: The Muppets get ghosted in a Halloween spooktacular
By Bob Grimm
XOXO: Mark your calendars
By Xavier Omar Otero
Ballet Is Back! Ballet Tucson happily returns to the stage with a Balanchine dance and more
By Margaret Regan
Best Gallery
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Visual Artist
Jessica Gonzales
Best Movie Theater
Loft Cinema
Best Art Classes
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Music School
UA Fred Fox School of Music
Best Theater Company
Gaslight Theatre Company
Best Author
Lydia Millet
Best Dance Studio
BreakOut Studios
Best Dance Company
UA School of Dance
Best Outdoor Art Installation
Joe Pagac’s Murals
Best Place to Donate Your Time and/or Money
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Best Quarantine Activity
Hiking
Best Farmers Market
Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market
Best Farmers Market Vendor
Tucson Tea Company
Best Gym
Desert Sports and Fitness
Best Crossfit
Old Pueblo Crossfit
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Oasis
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowl
Best Auto Repair
Jack Furrier Tire and Auto
Best Car Wash
Mister Car Wash
Best Plant Nursery
Green Things
Best Animal Supply Store
OK Feed & Supply
Best Computer Repair
SWS Electronics & Computers
Best Place to Get Your Pet Groomed
Bark Avenue Dog Wash
Best Veterinary Clinic
University Pet Clinic
Best Hotel
Hotel Congress
Best Alternative Health Center
Tumbleweeds Health Center
Best Marijuana Dispensary
Earth’s Healing
Best CBD Store
Green Halo
Best Photographer
Jade Beall
Best Thrift Store
Buffalo Exchange
Best Place to Get a Massage
Gadabout
Best Cigar/Tobacco Shop
Anthony’s Cigar Emporium
Best Smoke Shop
Moon Smoke Shop
Best Place to Buy a Car
Jim Click
Best Summer Staycation
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Best Handyman
Ronnie’s Handyman and Home Service
Best Clothing
Creations Boutique
Best Resale Clothing
Best Home Furnishings
Sam Levitz
Best Vintage Shopping
22nd Street Antique Mall
Best Jewelry
Silver Sea Jewelry
Best Hair Salon
Best Place to get Great Hair Color
Look Within Studios
Best Day Spa
Greentoes
Best Lash Boutique
LALA Lash
Best Tanning Salon
Heavenly Glow
Best Florist
Inglis Florists
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Alvernon Optical
Best Local Clothing Designer
Ruby Jane
Best Tattoo Parlor
Sacred Art
Best Tattoo Artist
Lisa Cardenas (Haunted Hands)
Best Tattoo Removal/Alteration
Pima Dermatology
Best Place to Get Pierced
Straight to the Point
Best Barber Shop
Headliners
Best Nail Salon
Bella Spa
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike Riding
The Loop
Best Biking Group/Community
Tuesday Night Bike Ride
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon
Best Backpacking Trail
Arizona Trail
Best Park
Reid Park
Best Campground
Patagonia Lake State Park
Best Dog Park
Udall Park
Best Outdoor Recreation/Sporting Goods Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ajo Bikes
Best Day Trip
Mount Lemmon
Best Golf Course
La Paloma
Best Children's Entertainer
Mr. Nature
Best Daycare
YMCA of Southern Arizona
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Best Kids' Clothing Store
Little Bird Nesting Company
Best Place for a Children's Party
Children’s Museum Tucson
Best Playground
Himmel Park
Best Public Pool/Splashpad
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Best Restaurant With a Kids Menu
Little Anthony's Diner
Best Story Time
Pima County Library
Best Summer Camp
Reid Park Zoo
Best Toy Store
Mildred & Dildred
Best Way to Entertain Kids During the Summer
Swimming
Best TV Newscast
KOLD Tucson News Now 13
Best Local Twitter Feed
@whatsuptucson
Best Game Store
Tucson Games and Gadgets
Best Radio Station for Music
KXCI (91.3 FM)
Best Local Weatherperson
Erin Chistensen (KOLD13)
Best Radio Host
Hannah Levin (91.3 KXCI)
Best Bookstore
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Comic Store
Heroes and Villains
Best Blog
Tucson Foodie
Best Local TV News Anchor
Dan Marries (KOLD)
Best Local Sportscaster
Paul Cicala (KVOA)
Best Instagram
Visit Tucson
Best Curbside Pickup
Beyond Bread
Best Delivery
Baggin’s Gourmet Sandwiches
Best Place to Grab a Slice
Brooklyn Pizza
Best Caterer
El Molinito
Best Diner
Little Anthony’s
Best Specialty Food Store
Lee Lee International Supermarket
Best Delicatessen
Dickman's Meat & Deli
Best Desserts
Nadine’s
Best Ice Cream
The Screamery
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Barrio Bread
Best Bagel
The Bagel Joint
Best Barbecue
BrushFire BBQ Co.
Best Burger
Zinburger
Best Veggie Burger
Graze Premium Burgers
Best Place to Get a Sandwich
Best Pizzeria
Rocco’s Little Chicago
Best Wings
Wings Over Broadway
Best Smoothies/Juice Bar
Coffee Times
Best Food Truck
Taco Stop
Best Coffee
Raging Sage
Best Donuts
Amy's Donuts
Best Café Hangout
Cup Café
Best Tea
The Scented Leaf
Best Drive Thru
eegee's
Best eegee’s Flavor
Watermelon
Best Family Dining
Pinnacle Peak
Best Specialty Sandwich
Wildcat (Bison Witches)
Best Place to Get a Salad
Choice Greens
Best French Fries
Serial Grillers
Best Hot Dog
El Güero Canelo
Best Eggs Benedict
Baja Cafe
Best Breakfast
Bisbee Breakfast Club
Best Brunch
Prep & Pastry
Best Chinese
Golden Dragon
Best Greek
Opa’s Best
Best French
Ghini’s French Caffe
Best Indian
Saffron
Best Italian
Caruso's Italian Restaurant
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu
Best Ramen
Raijin Ramen
Best Middle Eastern
Zayna Mediterranean
Best Contemporary/Fusion Restaurant
Wildflower
Best Seafood
Kingfisher
Best Steakhouse
Silver Saddle
Best Sushi
Sushi Garden
Best Thai
Tuk Tuk Thai
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Tumerico
Best Upscale Restaurant
Restaurant Vivace
Best African
Zemam's
Best Chef
Maria Mazon (BOCA Tacos y Tequila)
Best Place to Eat Lunch Downtown
Street Taco
Best Downtown Restaurant
HUB Restaurant and Creamery
Best Northwest Restaurant
The Parish
Best Central Restaurant
Blue Willow
Best Eastside Restaurant
Saguaro Corners
Best Southside Restaurant
Mi Nidito
Best Foothills Restaurant
Wild Garlic Grill
Best Westside Restaurant
Seis Kitchen and Catering
Best Place to Eat Gluten Free
Best Jamaican
CeeDee Jamaican Kitchen
Best Korean
Takamatsu
Best New Restaurant
Barrio Charro
Best Outdoor Dining
LaCo
Best Signature Dish
Carne Seca at El Charro
Best Dining with a View
Hacienda del Sol
Best Restaurant to Dazzle Out-of-Town Visitors
The Little One
Best Dulceria
La Estrella Bakery
Best Menudo
Tanias 33
Best Panaderia
Alejandro’s Tortilla Factory
Best Carnicería
El Herradero Supermarket
Best Salsa
BOCA Tacos y Tequila
Best Tortillas
Anita Street Market
Best Burrito
Nico’s Mexican Food
Best Place to Buy a Piñata
Piñata Factory
Best Birria
Rollies Mexican Patio
Best Michelada
BK Tacos
Best Guacamole
Guadalajara Grill
Best Tamales
Tucson Tamale Company
Best Torta
El Guero Canelo
Best Margarita
Reforma
Best Elote
Ermanos
Best Empanadas
Le Cave’s
Best Tacos
Best Raspados
Raspados Paraiso
Best Mariachi Band
Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School
Best Neighborhood Bar
The Shelter
Best Pool Hall
Pockets Pool & Pub
Best Cocktail Menu
Sidecar
Best Signature Cocktail
Best Beer Selection
Tap & Bottle
Best Brewery
Barrio Brewing Co.
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Barrio Blonde
Best Place to Get a Glass of Wine
North Italia
Best Wine Bar
Revel
Best Happy Hour
Trident Grill
Best Sports Bar
Putney’s
Best Gay Bar
IBT's
Best Dive Bar
Buffet Bar & Crock Pot
Best Bartender
Barb Trujillo
Best Shot
Mexican Candy Shot (Elliott’s)
Best Bloody Mary
Best Old Fashioned
47 Scott
Best Bar Menu
Best Country Western Bar
The Maverick
Best College Bar
Gentle Ben’s
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Comedian
Chris Seidman
Best Comedy Night
Laffs Comedy Caffe
Best Jukebox
Che’s Lounge
Best Place to Sing Karaoke
Bumsted’s
Best DJ
Mother Tierra
Best Drag Queen
Tempest DuJour
Best Burlesque
Surly Wench First Fridays Burlesque
Best Venue for Live Music
The Rialto Theatre
Best Musical Act
Miss Olivia & the Interlopers
Best Jazz Act
Crystal Stark
Best Folk Act
Leila Lopez
Best Reggae Act
Neon Prophet
Best Cover Band
The Dirt
Best Punk Act
Mudpuppy
Best Rock Act
Birds and Arrows
Best Hip-Hop Act
Marley B
Best Country Act
Hank Topless
Best R&B Act
Connie Brannock and the Little House of Funk
Best Liquor Store
Plaza Liquor and Fine Wines
Best Casino
Casino del Sol
Best Strip Club
Curves Cabaret
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