Tucson Eats and Eclectic Craft Cocktails Scene
John Briley surveys Tucson's dining map from Fourth Avenue to Scott Street, highlighting Prep and Pastry open since 2013 for artful locally sourced plates and a signature fuegarita, Boca Tacos y Tequila by Tucson native Maria Mazon with signature tacos and salsas, and 47 Scott downtown known for its cocktail program and bacon-wrapped dates.
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Nice
Tucson
Fourth Avenue
University of Arizona
N. Campbell Ave
Travis Reese
Scott
Scott & Co
Osgood’s Bagel Café Serves Downtown Workers in Cedar Rapids
Osgood’s in Cedar Rapids targets downtown workers through fresh daily bagels and salad builds. The shop emphasizes flavor and no preservatives, with ready made salads like Thai chicken and Farmers Market, and plans to open bagels during the Downtown Farmers Market.
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Osgood’s
Osgood
Ford
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong Building
Diners learn from servers what makes a great visit
Twin Cities servers share candor on ordering, greetings, and table manners. They note lines, messy kids, and pre ordering as annoyances while offering tips for a smoother experience. Blinkers, eye contact, and a wave beat whistling. Tipping ranges common at 15 to 20 percent with counter service sometimes a dollar per beer.
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Minneapolis
Twin Cities
James Beard Award Highlights Rodney Scott and Diverse Winners
The James Beard Awards honored Rodney Scott with a chef medal, highlighting Black and female chefs and writers rising in prominence. Other winners include Mashama Bailey, Edouardo Jordan, Gabrielle Hamilton, Dominique Crenn, Missy Robins, Camille Cogswell, Karen Akanowicz, Nina Compton, Caroline Stine, and Abraham Conlon, reflecting broader diversity and a shift in culinary recognition.
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Rodney Scott
James Beard Foundation
Scott
Mic
Charleston
Aaron Franklin
Austin
Texas
Franklin
David Chang
New York
Mashama Bailey
the Grey
Savannah
Edouardo Jordan
Seattle
Northwest
Salare
Starbucks
Michael Twitty
Gabrielle Hamilton
Prune
Dominique Crenn
Atelier Crenn
San Francisco
Missy Robins
Lilia
Camille Cogswell
Zahar
Philadelphia
Karen Akanowicz
Myers + Chang
Boston
Nina Compton
Compere Lapin
New Orleans
Caroline Stine
Lucque Group
Los Angeles
Hamilton
Delester Miles
Highlands Bar & Grill
Birmingham
Great Lakes
Abraham Conlon
Chicago
Culinary Temple
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Travel
John Briley
Washington Post
Tacos
Maria Mazon
Boca Tacos Y Tequila
Bocatacos. Com
Fourth Ave
Sonora
Mexico
Mazon
7Scott. Com
Scott Ave
Ripley Sei-Hee Park
Ripley
Sei-Hee Park
Alison
Gowans
Thegazette
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Gail Rosenblum
Star Tribune
Nathan Purdie
Jason Dixon
Rodney Scott James Beard Winner
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