Vol. 30, No. 32
The Battle for a Solar Arizona
Arizona is being sucked into a war over residential solar energy
By D.A. Barber
Opinion
Only a cable company would charge you more for less, but that's the power of the bundle
By Tom Danehy
Overlay Overdose
The city beats a retreat from free-for-all zoning
By Tim Vanderpool
Calling for More
For those at TUSD board meeting two years ago, an investigation followed by an apology would be a great new beginning
By Mari Herreras
The Fight Continues
While the end of the prohibition on marijuana seems imminent on some fronts, there are still those resisting the path of progress
By J.M. Smith
Serraglio
Randy hit a birthday milestone, but is learning not to put much stock in that sort of thing
By Randy Serraglio
Sports
Our sports guy wonders what happened to the purity of just running without someone throwing chalk at you
By Brian J. Pedersen
Guest Commentary
Tucson's mayor provides the lowdown on the Affordable Care Act
By Jonathan Rothschild
Ask A Mexican!
By Gustavo Arellano
And Now...Everything Else
The Skinny
By Jim Nintzel
Media Watch
By John Schuster
Police Dispatch
By Anna Mirocha
K. Rat: Last of the Mohicans
By Andy Mosier
Here's a New One
Random Shots
By Rand Carlson
Red Meat
By Max Cannon
T Q & A
Bryan Sanders
Tucson Weekly City Week
Our Top Picks of What to Do and Where to Do It
By Tatiana Tomich, Iain Gordon, Jim Nintzel and Brian J. Pedersen
Bike, Hike Your Changing City
By Tatiana Tomich
Porn Problems
Just a warning: This movie about a guy who loves porn has quite a bit of porn in it
By Colin Boyd
Held Captive
Prisoners moves quickly, tensely, but doesn't quite pay off
By Bob Grimm
DVD Roundup
By Bill Frost
True TV
So Many Details
Toro y Moi continues to make chill-out music by his own rules
Sound Bites
By Gene Armstrong
Nine Questions
George Nardo
By Iain Gordon
Live
Texas Trash & The Trainwrecks and Otherly Love
By Joshua Levine
The Resonars
The Greatest Songs of The Resonars
Saint Rich: Beyond the Drone
In two Tucson shows, the quick evolution of Delicate Steve was easy to see.
By Eric Swedlund
Fuzz: Fuzz
Victory in Vignettes
The flaws of the inexpensive Holga camera are embraced in a show at ArtsEye
By Margaret Regan
Not-So-Fresh Feeling
Aspects of Arizona Theatre Company's take on an Oscar Wilde classic work; others seem unnecessary
By Sherilyn Forrester
Sonoran-Style Spirits
Hamilton Distillers' mesquite-tinged take on single-malt whiskey looks to bring something new to the Old Pueblo's cocktail menus
By David Mendez
Noshing Around
By C.J. Hamm
Welcome to the 25th Annual Best of Tucson
By Dan Gibson
Best Art Classes
The Drawing Studio
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Fine Art Museum
Etherton Gallery
Best Indoor Venue
Rialto Theatre
Best Local Performing Artist
Calexico
Best Movie Theater
Loft Cinema
Best Mural
Joe Pagac's Rialto Theatre Mural
Best Musical Instrument Store
The Chicago Store
Best Outdoor Venue
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater
Best Reason to Pack Your Own Lunch
MOCA's Curator Tour
Best Place for a Poetry Reading
Casa Libre en la Solana
Best Joyful Noise
Choirs, Choruses and Chorales
Best Marriage of Mental Illness and Musicals
Arizona Theatre Company's Next to Normal
Best (Hopefully) Annual Valentine's Day Show That Comes With a Lap Dance
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Best Non-con Place to Geek Out
Fox Theatre
Best Alternative Health Center
Tucson Community Acupuncture
Best Annual Festival
Tucson Meet Yourself
Best Auto Repair
BRAKEmax
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowl
Best Car Wash
Simoniz Car Wash
Best Farmers' Market
St. Philips Farmers' Market
Best Gym
Evolution Fitness
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Ben's Bells Project
Best Pet Supplies Store
Petsmart
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery
Best Public Servant
Steve Kozachik
Best Sex Toy Shop
Fascinations
Best Spectacle for Charity
Puttin' on the Dog
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Oasis
Best Vanishing Act
Jesse Kelly's Departure From Tucson
Best Indoor-Outdoor Historical Experience
Fort Lowell Park and Museum
Best Seedy Rehearsal Building for Bands Seeking Street Cred
Francisco Studios
Best Poker Room
Casino del Sol
Best Up-and-Coming Spectator Event
Old Pueblo Grand Prix
Best Place to Find Video Games You Forgot Existed
Game Trader
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
Monkey Business
Best Clothing Fashions (Locally Owned)
Razorz Edge
Best Day Spa
Gadabout Salonspas
Best Eyeglass/ Optical Retailer
Alvernon Optical
Best Florist
Villa Feliz Flowers
Best Goth/Leather Shop
Hydra Leather and More
Best Hair Salon
Best Home Furnishings
Copenhagen
Best Jewelry
S. Silverberg and Sons
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Tattoo Parlor
Black Rose Tattoers
Best Miniature Treasure Trove
Another Man's Treasure
Best Fashion Production
Paula Taylor Productions
Best Personal Styling
LOLOCHIC
Best Cheap Yet Swanky Thrift Shop
Goodwill Tanque Verde
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectables
Copper Country Antiques and Collectibles Mall
Best Hike
Seven Falls
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Park
Gene C. Reid Park
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona
Sabino Canyon
Best Sporting Goods
Best Urban Landscaping
University of Arizona
Best Way to Start or End the Day
Tumamoc Hill
Best Off-Leash Area for Four-Legged Companion
Miko's Corner Playground at Reid Park
Best Place to Look for Bigfoot
Mount Graham/Safford Area
Best Birding Destination
Madera Canyon
Best Fishin' Fix
Tucson's Urban Lakes
Best Way to Experience the Outdoors on a Small Scale
Arizona Inn
Best Backpacking Trail
Arizona Trail
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Bike Riding
The Loop
Best Campground
Rose Canyon Lake
Best Birthday Party Place
Peter Piper Pizza
Best Kids Clothing Store
Little Bird Nesting Company
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Reid Park Zoo
Best Playground
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Best Toy Store
Yikes Toy Store
Best Off-the-Wall Museum for Kids
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Best Place to Burn Off Energy Indoors
Rocks & Ropes
Best Place to Explore, See Owls and Talk Science and History
The Old Quarry at A Mountain
Best Place to Gradually Introduce Your Kids to the Haunted House Experience
The Slaughterhouse
Best Harry Potter Fun Times for Geeks of All Ages
Potter Day event at Congress
Best Bookstore for New Books
Best Bookstore for Used Books
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Comics/Games Shop
Heroes and Villains Comic Book Store
Best Country Music Station
KIIM FM 99.5
Best Independent Bookstore
Antigone Books
Best Local TV Newscast
KVOA Channel 4
Best Pop Music Station
KRQQ FM 93.7
Best Radio Personality
Johnjay and Rich, KRQQ FM 93.7
Best Radio Station for News
KUAZ FM 89.1/AM 1550
Best Radio Talk Show Host
Jon Justice, KQTH FM 104.1 (The Truth)
Best Retail Music Store
Zia Record Exchange
Best Video Games Store
Gamestop
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Reason to Stay at Home on Saturday Nights
Svengoolie on Me-TV
Trashiest Tucson Commercial
Truck Stop Inc.
Best Concert Venue
TLMS
Best On-Air Banter
Fook and Mishell of KFMA 92.1 FM
Best Cheesy Radio Commercial
Rocco's Little Chicago
Best Burger
Lindy's on 4th
Best Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels
Best Barbecue
Brushfire BBQ Co.
Best Buffet
Golden Corral
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Seven Cups
Best Cafe Hangout
Cafe Passe
Best Casual Dining
HUB Restaurant and Ice Creamery
Best Caterer
Blue House Catering
Best Cupcake
Cake Boutique
Best Custom Cakes
Best Delicatessen
Shlomo & Vitos Delicatessen and Pizza Kitchen
Best Desserts
Beyond Bread
Best Diner
Bobo's Restaurant
Best Food Truck
Serial Grillers
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Best House Blend
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
Best Ice Cream
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Best Organic Food Store
Food Conspiracy Co-Op
Best Pizza
Brooklyn Pizza Company
Best Sandwich
Best Smoothies
Xoom Juice
Best Specialty Foods
Roma Imports
Best Tea Service
Best Vegetarian Burger
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
Best Wings
Wings Over Broadway
Best Place to Make Pork Fried Rice Your New Addiction
Food Spot Market and Chinese Deli
Best Jalapeno Poppers
BZ's Pizza
Best Hangover Breakfast
Red Pork Tamales and Fried Eggs
Best Fish Fry
The Boondocks Lounge
Best Hot and Sour Soup
Saing Thai
Best Future Addition to Tucson's 100 Essential Dishes
Prop-Prop Wings
Best Garlic Bread Item
Garlic Knots
Best Casual Downtown Breakfast
The B Line
Best Pizza and a Pint for Less Than $10
Time Market
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Brunch
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
Best Chinese
Guilin Chinese Restaurant
Best French
Ghini's French Caffe
Best Greek
OPA! Greek Cuisine and Fun
Best Indian
Saffron Indian Bistro
Best Italian
Vivace
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Eatery
Best Late-Night Eats
Best Middle Eastern/African
Zemams
Best Modern Cuisine
Feast
Best Outdoor Seating
La Cocina
Best Seafood
Kingfisher
Best Steakhouse
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Best Sushi
Sushi Garden
Best Thai
Char's Thai
Best Upscale Cuisine
Cafe Poca Cosa
Best Vegetarian
Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Decadent Tofu Moment
Chocolate Tofu Pie
Best Gluten-Free Food Coma
Gourmet Girls Go Gluten-Free
Best Party in Your Mouth
Foie Pops
Best Use of Garlic
Grilled Shrimp
Best Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
Vero Amore
Best DIY Dining
Korean Barbecue Tables
Best No-Frills Approach
U-Like Asian/Oriental Buffet
Best Cinnamon Rolls
Gus Balon's Restaurant
Best Upscale Bar Snack
Emery's Beef Wellingtons
Best Burrito
Nico's Mexican Food
Best Empanadas
La Estrella Bakery
Best Fish Tacos
Taqueria Pico de Gallo
Best Guacamole
Guadalajara Grill
Best Huevos Rancheros
Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
Best Menudo
Tania's "33" Dos Mundos
Best Mexican
El Charro Cafe
Best Mexican Fast-Food/Drive-Thru
BK Carne Asada and Hot Dogs
Best Salsa
Guadalajara Original Grill
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
El Guero Canelo
Best Tamales
Tucson Tamale Company
Best Tortillas
La Mesa Tortillas
Best Westside Eatery to Help Survive a Monsoon
Sonoran Delights
Best Eight Inches You'll Ever Get in Your Life
Best Comida! Cookout
Carniceria la Noria
Best Place to Be Full of Beans
St. Mary's Mexican Food
Best Beer Selection on Tap
1702
Best Billiards
CLICKS
Best Cocktail Menu
Scott & Co./47 Scott
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
IBT's
Best Happy Hour
Zona 78
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambience
World Famous Golden Nugget
Best Margarita
Best Martini
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Place to Dance
Best Sports Bar
Trident Grill
Best Wine Bar
Armitage
Best Upscale Bar Ambience
Union Public House
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Plaza Liquors
Best-Tasting Local Brew
Dragoon Brewing Co.
Best Damn Bloody Mary
Che's Lounge
Best Bar Jukebox
The District Tavern
Best Hidden Watering Hole
Barrio Brewing Co.
Best Birthday Bar Hop
The Buffet Bar and Crock Pot
Best New Place to Drink Beer That Isn't a Brewery
Tap and Bottle
Best Cocktail That Passes for Something Else
The Front Porch
Best Name for a Fruity House Cocktail
Sexy Blue Jesus
Best Forthcoming Place to Drink Outside
The Beer Garden at Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
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