Ever since returning from New York, which is arguably the food capitol of the world, I've been on the hunt for food that can measure up.

Because Tucson is such a cultural melting pot, it's never been difficult to find good food here, and I'm generally pleased with wherever I go. I never had any complaints until I left this city and saw the blends of food offered in New York. Take it from me, everything you've ever heard about the pizza, bagels, dessert, it's all true. New York promises much to expect and little to disappoint.

My quest with the inevitable return to Tucson was to find restaurants that measured up. Naturally, I started my all-time favorite type of food and New York's most notable: Italian. While I do love Tucson, it had some pretty big shoes to fill.

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