Weekly Snack: Foodie Events from Jan 22 – 27

Grilled Shrimps topped with Coconut Curry Sauce on Jasmine Rice, Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce from Miss Saigon (Credit: Melissa Stihl)

Weekly Snack: Foodie Events from Jan 22 – 27

Jan 22, 20192 min read

Rest all you can this week because the weekend picks up.

From tea, treats, and stretches in the wild to beers and eating wild, it’s going to be… wild.

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New news article alert

While you chew on the menu options for the weekend, here’s a heads up — from next month, Tucson Foodie is launching a monthly events article with all the events for the month in one place. It will be updated as events are added, so keep checking.

How’s that for planning ahead? We’re excited.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Morning at the Museum: Coffee, Tea & Yoga Event at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

S'moretado at Yellow Brick Coffee (Credit: Jackie Tran)
S’moretado at Yellow Brick Coffee (Credit: Jackie Tran)

“Sip, stretch, and wake up on the wild side.

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is hosting its first ever “Morning at the Museum” event 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, January 26.

The animals are welcoming you to their stomping grounds for tastings and presentations from local coffee roasters and tea houses, early morning snacks, easy going tunes from the Jacob Acosta Band, and yoga with Empower Tucson Yoga.” More…

Wild Game & Beer Dinner with Dragoon Brewing Co. at The Dutch Eatery & Refuge (MENU)

The Dutch Eatery & Refuge (Credit: Jackie Tran)
The Dutch Eatery & Refuge (Credit: Jackie Tran)

“Get wild with four courses & four beers.

The Dutch Eatery & Refuge is getting wild with Dragoon Brewing Company and plating a “Go Wild! Wild Game and Beer” dinner from 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 26.

This meal is for those with an urge to take a walk on the wild side with their palate, and perhaps try something you’ve never eaten before.” More…

Today called for Vietnamese food and Miss Saigon was our go-to choice for planning sessions. Still licking our lips after dipping into that peanut sauce (for an up-and-coming peanut article, of course).

Grilled Shrimps topped with Coconut Curry Sauce on Jasmine Rice, Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce from Miss Saigon (Credit: Melissa Stihl)
Grilled Shrimps topped with Coconut Curry Sauce on Jasmine Rice, Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce from Miss Saigon (Credit: Melissa Stihl)

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Kate Severino

Kate Severino

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Kate hails from South Africa. Yes, you read correctly. After wrestling lions and riding elephant-back, she finds herself in the desert. Feel free to charm her with mimosas anytime.

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