Tucson Originals Restaurants is hosting its annual Bacon, Blues & Brews event with Local First Arizona at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 15.
The bash features a few of the Tucson Originals Restaurants as they prepare an unlimited amount of small dishes inspired by bacon.
At the event, guests can vote for their favorite dish, listen to live music, and drink local craft beer from Barrio Brewing and Thunder Canyon Brewstillery.
Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Each ticket includes food samples and six beer tastings. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Participating Restaurants & Breweries
- Barrio Brewing Company
- Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
- Casino Del Sol
- Dante’s Fire
- The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
- Fresco Pizzeria
- Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery Bistro
- Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant
- Noble Hops Gastropub
- Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria
- Thunder Canyon Brewstillery
Tucson Originals Restaurants began in 1999 and continues to grow as it recruits some of the city’s best restaurants to help preserve and promote local food. Founded in 2003, Local First Arizona is a community development organization focused on strengthening the local economy.
Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ is located at 1801 N. Stone Ave. For more information, call (520) 867-6787 and visit eventbrite.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
