The third restaurant from up-and-coming local restaurant group Fukushu Concepts offers new interpretations of a range of Southern dishes, like deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and creamy grits, inside a beautiful, bright, fully glass-enclosed dining room. The cocktail and bar program, filled with classic cocktails like mint juleps and Sazeracs, is equally impressive.

Although downtown Tucson gets most of the love (and press) these days, not all the new top dining destinations are in that area. Teaspoon, located on Tucson’s north side, features kitchen classics with just enough of a reinterpretation to keep things interesting. And while it’d be easy to peg the restaurant as a breakfast spot, its menu extends well beyond the morning meal. Don’t miss the cast-iron Dutch Baby pancake or the Hong Kong street food-inspired bubble waffle.

Italy-trained pizzaiolo Scott Volpe started out with a mobile pizza oven at local farmers markets before going brick-and-mortar. But whether he’s on wheels or stationary, Volpe — who recently won the 2017 World Pizza Championship for his pizza acrobatics skills — makes some of the best Neapolitan pizza in town, with a charred crust and traditional ingredients. Plus, the restaurant happens to serve the only fried calzone in Tucson, a Wednesday-only special.

Although this beloved former food truck missed its brick-and-mortar opening date by six months, it was well worth the wait. Twisted Tandoor’s creamy, spicy chicken tikka masala is unrivaled, and its new modern, open space allows for a view into the kitchen. The India-inspired cocktail menu, with drinks like the Indian Vesper, made with a saffron infused gin, is a highlight.

Hidden in a strip mall on Tucson’s far northeast side, Jackson Bar + Eatery proudly makes everything on its menu — from flatbreads to ranch dressing — from scratch. Its northeast location brings in share of golfers and Maseratis, but guests don’t have to spend a fortune for well-executed dishes such as the black truffle burger and dry-rubbed hanger steak. While the tile ceiling dresses up the space just a bit, Jackson is still casual enough to serve as a neighborhood joint.

Self-described as “breakfast AF,” Tallboys serves breakfast sandwiches and huevos rancheros from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, along with a massive selection of its namesake tallboy cans. The exposed brick mingles with string lights and lacy white curtains, giving the space a laid-back vibe. For the ultimate hangover slayer, order the eponymous Tallboy tots with two over-medium eggs, cheese, green chile, bacon, chipotle crema, pesto, pickled veggies, and avocado.

Wine bars have come and gone in Tucson, but Sand Reckoner seems here to stay. Located in a converted loft space that doubles as an art gallery, the high ceilings, minimalist decor, and long layout lend the space a big-city vibe. Fair warning: Sand Reckoner is a winery, and this is merely the Tucson tasting room, meaning it’s just their wine. But it’s without a doubt some of the best wine produced in the state.

Owner and chef Wendy Garcia doesn’t hold back with the vegetarian dishes at this no-frills, no-ambience-makes-the-ambience breakfast and lunch spot. It’s Mexican inspired, but by no means “Mexican food.” The menu changes often and the heaping plates are filled to the brim with colorful items, like butternut squash tamales and sweet potato pancakes.

After making the jump from (literally) baking in his garage to opening an actual storefront bakery, Barrio Bread’s Don Guerra and his legions of fans — who lined up for his bread at the farmers market, CSA, and other spots around town — increased tenfold. While certain loaves make daily appearances, others, like the cranberry walnut and heritage grain, are only offered one day a week. Just make sure to stop in on at least one Wednesday for the olive bread.

This dark and divey cocktail lounge in a former historic funeral home is what dreams are made of — if those dreams are of high-end whiskeys and craft cocktails, that is. Owls Club owner Patricia Schwabe, who also owns Penca Restaurant, tapped her own star bartender Bryan Eichorst to develop the cocktail menu. With its shortened pews for booth seating and awkward nooks for quiet, more intimate conversation, Owls Club is the spot to hit downtown for those looking for something just off the beaten path.