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Foodie Events from Dec. 22 – 28: Tucson Foodie holiday party, wine crawl & tamales

Foodie Events from Dec. 22 – 28: Tucson Foodie holiday party, wine crawl & tamales

Dec 21, 20224 min read

Do you remember when we started doing these round-ups this summer? It’s now December, Christmas is around the corner and a brand-spankin’ new year is on the horizon.  Time sure has flown by!

Kick off the remainder of the Festivus/Christmas/ Hanukkah weekend with the solstice! If you’re reading this today, Wednesday, December 21, you’re cordially invited to Crooked Tooth and/or Westbound for their solstice celebrations.

Keep on reading to see what else could be in store for your weekend. It’d be impossible to round up all of the upcoming events, so don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for a full list of upcoming Foodie events.

HOLIDAY TEA AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON

Thursday & Friday, December 22 & 23 at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Loews Ventana Canyon, 7000 N. Resort Dr.

The Loews Ventana Canyon is hosting its Holiday Tea in its Cascade Lounge. There’ll be a delightful three-course holiday-inspired tea menu and champagne along with a live harpist in Cascade Lounge.

Cost: $65 per person. Select from morning or afternoon seating.

TUCSON FOODIE PRESENTS: ‘THE JACK FROST LOUNGE’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 22 from 7 p.m. – close
The Jackrabbit Lounge, 2000 N. Oracle Rd.


Tucson Foodie is turning The Jackrabbit Lounge into an adult winter wonderland. Here’s what you can expect after Jack Frost has decked its halls:

  • A special holiday cocktail menu
  • Wall-to-wall holiday decor
  • Alluring elf dancers
  • Holiday selfie vignettes

Then, to top the party’s Christmas tree, some of the most funkiest holiday music to ever grace your ears will be bouncing off the walls. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your tackiest, ugliest, or most adorable holiday sweater.

WINTER WINE CRAWL W/ THE ROYAL ROOM & SAND-RECKONER

Thursday, December 22 from 5 –  8 p.m.
Royal Room · Sand Reckoner · Tap & Bottle Downtown

Three Wine Flights + three locations = six times the fun!

The festive Winter Bar Crawl happening this Thursday will have wine flights, food, fun pop-ups, and the following:

Fun Stuff:

  • Tita! Tita! Food truck pop-up
  • All Frills Photo pop-up
  • DJ
  • Holiday Carolers

Cost: $22 ticket can be purchased at any of the locations / $4 of each ticket goes towards Sister Jose’s + Clothing drive.

DEL CIELO TAMALE FEST

Friday, December 23 starting at 8 a.m.
Del Cielo Tamales Restaurant, 3073 N. Campbell Ave.
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As a way to give back the vegan love and support, Del Cielo will be having a tamale fest featuring all vegan tamales. They’ll be set up on the patio with a variety of tamales to pick from such as their famous red chile spinach, vegan red chile mushroom, pineapple, pecan, and vegan green corn, just to mention a few.

Revel happy hour wine tasting

Friday, December 23 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Revel wine bar, 400 N. Fourth Ave.

Revel Wine Bar will be hosting a complimentary happy hour wine tasting on Friday, December 23. Bring family and friends and maybe buy a bottle or two for the weekend.

ST PHILIP’S PLAZA MARKET CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION

Saturday, December 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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You’re warmly invited to attend a special St. Philip’s Plaza Market Christmas Eve Celebration for your last-minute gift ideas, treats, and fun things. Have lunch, shop around, and do it all at St. Philip’s Plaza this Christmas Eve.

CHRISTMAS EVE PAJAMA AND MOVIE NIGHT AT CATALINA BREWING COMPANY

Saturday, December 24 starting at 7 p.m.
Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin #120

Image provided by Catalina Brewing Company

Catalina Brewing Company will be hosting its annual Christmas movie night with a pajama party. Put on your favorite onesie and stop over! They’ll be providing lite snacks, popcorn, and cookies, but feel free to add to the mix.

CHRISTMAS Day plans?

If you’re looking for something to do i.e. eat on Christmas Day, check out our article “25+ Restaurants & bars that are open on Christmas Day 2022” for a list of places open during the holiday.

Article written by:

Addie Ibarra

Addie Ibarra

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Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!

You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

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TOMORROW NIGHT at @Larosatucson!! 

SEOUL ELECTRIC💫 A K-pop + EDM dance party
featuring DJs, performances, vendors, karaoke, photo booth, and food + drink specials! Presented with
@tucsonasiannightmarket + @tucsonfoodie 

Friday, Sept 4th • La Rosa • Doors at 8 pm 

Don’t miss @Sisterstucson’s bulgogi pizza special: Beef, kimchi purée, sesame oil, sesame seed, provolone, mozzarella, and ginger soy gochujang🔥 *vegan option available!

#tucsonfoodie #tucsoneventsTOMORROW NIGHT at @Larosatucson!! SEOUL ELECTRIC💫 A K-pop + EDM dance party featuring DJs, performances, vendors, karaoke, photo booth, and food + drink specials! Presented with @tucsonasiannightmarket + @tucsonfoodie Friday, Sept 4th • La Rosa • Doors at 8 pm Don’t miss @Sisterstucson’s bulgogi pizza special: Beef, kimchi purée, sesame oil, sesame seed, provolone, mozzarella, and ginger soy gochujang🔥 *vegan option available! #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents
Ten days. One hundred twenty-fivetables. 
@Sonoranrestaurantweek begins TOMORROW!🌵 

From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus at $15 to $55 — at least 20% off what they’re worth—giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. 

Link in bio❤️ 

#sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizonaTen days. One hundred twenty-fivetables. @Sonoranrestaurantweek begins TOMORROW!🌵 From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus at $15 to $55 — at least 20% off what they’re worth—giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. Link in bio❤️ #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona
SPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK🌵

@Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! In addition to prix-fixe menus around Tucson, @sonoranrestaurantweek features a lineup of special dinners and one very special brunch. Here’s the schedule:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • 6 PM
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine Special Dinner
📍 @incasperuviancuisine 
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 6 PM
Penca Special Dinner
📍 @pencarestaurante 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 11 AM–2 PM
Sonoran Restaurant Week Brunch Takeover
📍 Flying V @loewsventana 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 6:30 PM
Whole Hog BBQ Dinner
📍 @bashfulbanditbbq 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 6 PM
Sunshine Wine Special Dinner
📍 @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 6 PM
BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner
📍 @bocatucson 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • 6 PM
Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines 
📍 @bacio.italianoaz 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM
Cielos Special Dinner
📍 @cielostucson 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • 6 PM 
Nana’s Kitchen Special Dinner with @rombauervineyards 
📍 @nanas_kitchen_2008 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 6 PM
Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner
📍 @wildgarlicgrillofficial 

Several events have limited seating and require tickets or reservations, so plan ahead!

Sonoran Restaurant Week runs September 4–13. Tap the link in our bio for menus, tickets, reservations, and more.❤️

#SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieeventsSPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK🌵 @Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! In addition to prix-fixe menus around Tucson, @sonoranrestaurantweek features a lineup of special dinners and one very special brunch. Here’s the schedule: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • 6 PM Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine Special Dinner 📍 @incasperuviancuisine SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 6 PM Penca Special Dinner 📍 @pencarestaurante SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 11 AM–2 PM Sonoran Restaurant Week Brunch Takeover 📍 Flying V @loewsventana SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 6:30 PM Whole Hog BBQ Dinner 📍 @bashfulbanditbbq TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 6 PM Sunshine Wine Special Dinner 📍 @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 6 PM BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner 📍 @bocatucson THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • 6 PM Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines 📍 @bacio.italianoaz FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM Cielos Special Dinner 📍 @cielostucson SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • 6 PM Nana’s Kitchen Special Dinner with @rombauervineyards 📍 @nanas_kitchen_2008 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 6 PM Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner 📍 @wildgarlicgrillofficial Several events have limited seating and require tickets or reservations, so plan ahead! Sonoran Restaurant Week runs September 4–13. Tap the link in our bio for menus, tickets, reservations, and more.❤️ #SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieevents
Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during August!

Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.❤️ 

🍷@Addiewankenobi- Breakfast Board @sonoranhouse_samhughes, @revel_tucson, Bone Marrow @sawmillrun, Aguachile, hamachi, and tuna at Flying V @loewsventana 

🥯@Deathfreefoodie- Bagel @coffeetimestucson, Mochi @okashi_ice_cream_confections 

🥙@Shanereiser- Fries @shishkebabhouse, Elote Nachos with Birria @redbird_scratchkitchen, Hacienda Summer Salad The Grill @haciendadelsolaz

🦪@Jackie_tran_- Oysters @tortillaschiwas, Steak @sunshine_wine_tucson, Vodka pasta @noodiestucson, Lobster Roll @thekingfishertucson 

More on Tucsonfoodie.com 

#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodHere’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during August! Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.❤️ 🍷@Addiewankenobi- Breakfast Board @sonoranhouse_samhughes, @revel_tucson, Bone Marrow @sawmillrun, Aguachile, hamachi, and tuna at Flying V @loewsventana 🥯@Deathfreefoodie- Bagel @coffeetimestucson, Mochi @okashi_ice_cream_confections 🥙@Shanereiser- Fries @shishkebabhouse, Elote Nachos with Birria @redbird_scratchkitchen, Hacienda Summer Salad The Grill @haciendadelsolaz 🦪@Jackie_tran_- Oysters @tortillaschiwas, Steak @sunshine_wine_tucson, Vodka pasta @noodiestucson, Lobster Roll @thekingfishertucson More on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood