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Tucson Foodie Maui Christmas bash & VIP dinner at Kon Tiki Dec. 19

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Tucson Foodie Maui Christmas bash & VIP dinner at Kon Tiki Dec. 19

Dec 6, 20252 min read

Our annual holiday party is back! Tucson Foodie will host our first-ever Maui Christmas Holiday Party at the historic Kon Tiki restaurant. The party runs Friday, Dec. 19, with VIP access at 6 p.m. General admission starts at 7 p.m.

A DJ will spin from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be themed cocktails, fun dining perks, and all the aloha Christmas spirit you can muster.

VIP Dinner Experience highlights

The event offers a limited-capacity $70 VIP Dinner Experience. The ticket includes early access to a reserved, cordoned-off section at 6 p.m.

VIP guests also get a three-course meal. The ticket includes two signature cocktails from the Maui Christmas Cocktail Menu.

Maui Christmas VIP Menu

Course 1, choice of:

  • Santa’s Seafood Bisque (Black tiger shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, Jamaican jerk, and Saffron bisque)
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Island Caesar

Course 2, choice of:

  • Blackened Mahi Mahi (with seasonal veggies and tri-whipped potatoes)
  • Kalua Pork (wrapped in banana leaf, served with pico de gallo)
  • Chicken Katsu (panko-breaded, fried, and topped with tonkatsu sauce)

Course 3, choice of:

  • Frances’s Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake (served with chantilly cream)

Tickets, discounts, and entry options

VIP tickets cost $70 and require advance purchase via Eventbrite, only 50 spots available!

Tucson Foodie and Tucson Doobie members get free general admission. Members and ticketholders also receive 20% off the entire Special Holiday Menu from KonTiki all night long.

Ticketing and access perks:

  • $70 VIP Tickets: Must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite. Limited to 50 guests.
  • $10 General Admission Tickets: Must also be purchased in advance via Eventbrite. Includes access to the party and 20% off KonTiki’s special menu for the evening
  • New Member Free Access: Use promo code MauiChristmas to redeem one free month of our Foodie Club membership and receive FREE General Admission.

What to expect at Kon Tiki

Kon Tiki will set the scene for a tiki-leaning holiday night. Plan for music, cocktails, and a menu built for sharing.

Bring friends who love themed parties and classic Tucson spots. Come early if you want dinner, then stay late for the DJ set.

Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge is located at 4625 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information, visit kontikitucson.com and follow Kon Tiki on Instagram.

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