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Tucson Farmers Markets
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Tucson Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are a great place for fresh, local produce including fruits and vegetables, eggs, free-range meats, honey, baked goods, and more. As a community-centered event, farmers markets are a great […]

Apr 24, 20142 min read
El Güero Canelo’s Carne Asada Taco Gets Food Network Love
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El Güero Canelo’s Carne Asada Taco Gets Food Network Love

The Food Networkā€˜s May issue will feature a story called ā€œ50 States of Tacosā€, featuring some of America’s tastiest tacos (including Tucson’s own, El Güero Canelo). Unique creations include Mac & […]

Apr 24, 20141 min read
Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oils + Blu a Wine & Cheese Stop To Host Tasting Events
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Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oils + Blu a Wine & Cheese Stop To Host Tasting Events

April is just the right month for wines, cheeses, olive oils, and balsamics. That’s why Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil and Blu, A Wine & Cheese Stop are pairing up to […]

Apr 15, 20141 min read
Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails To Open Downtown Tucson
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Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails To Open Downtown Tucson

Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails has been a Scottsdale favorite for some time now, featuring its high-tech graffiti wall, hand-crafted food, delicious adult milkshakes + beer floats, and much more. […]

Apr 15, 20141 min read
Whiskey Del Bac Cocktail Series By Scott & Co.
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Whiskey Del Bac Cocktail Series By Scott & Co.

Scott & Co., an intimate bar that features hand-crafted cocktails, will spotlight local whiskey through April 24th. Unique bartenders will create their very own cocktails to showcase the traits of […]

Apr 15, 20141 min read
North Celebrates New Spring Menu From Chef Carlos Calderon
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North Celebrates New Spring Menu From Chef Carlos Calderon

North Italia, which has been in business for a decade now, is known to serve up the art of handmade pasta and pizza. This Spring, North will host a community […]

Apr 14, 20141 min read
The EVENT at La Encantada
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The EVENT at La Encantada

The 13th Annual EVENT will happen at La Encantada on Sunday, April 13th from 6-9pm. This is an evening that will celebrate some of Tucson’s best food, fine wine, and […]

Apr 8, 20141 min read
Zinburger + Barrio Brewing Pair Up For Burgers & Beers
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Zinburger + Barrio Brewing Pair Up For Burgers & Beers

On April 22nd & 29th, Tucson’s local burger joint, Zinburger, will be partnering with Barrio Brewing to offer two special dinners, featuring a four-course menu including: Napa Salad, paired with […]

Apr 8, 20141 min read
The Healthy Belly Community Dinner & Wellness Fair
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The Healthy Belly Community Dinner & Wellness Fair

Founder of the HAPPY Organization, Haile Thomas, created the Healthy Belly event in order to inspire healthier generations. This event will happen on Saturday, April 12th from 1-5pm at the […]

Apr 8, 20141 min read
Who Knew? It’s National Empanada Day!
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Who Knew? It’s National Empanada Day!

Today, April 8th, marks National Empanada Day. Empanadas are commonly known as stuffed bread/pastry baked in various countries such as Southern Europe, Latin America, Southwestern United States, and more. Making […]

Apr 8, 20141 min read
Today Is National Beer Day… Monday Never Sounded So Good
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Today Is National Beer Day… Monday Never Sounded So Good

Happy National Beer Day everyone! It’s also National Coffee Cake Day, but we’ll just focus on the beer part for now. You probably didn’t know that April 7th was such […]

Apr 7, 20143 min read
Tucson Foodie Easter Picks
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Tucson Foodie Easter Picks

Many know Easter as a holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, go to church, and search for colored Easter eggs. But it’s also a day to eat. There […]

Apr 6, 20145 min read

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@Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! September 4–13!🌵

This year, Flying V at @loewsventana is featuring a special K4 Ranch Prime Beef Tasting for $55.🄩

Dry-Aged Beef Tartare
Koji-Honey Vinaigrette, Fermented Tomato, Shallot, Pistachio, Fry Bread I *+18 add Flying V Special Reserve Caviar I *Casa Madero - Chardonnay — Valle de Parras, Mexico 

Tournedos of Filet Mignon
Desert Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Del Bac Demi Glace, Our Beef Garum, Chives I Family Style: Hayden Mills Polenta, Farmer’s Market Featured Vegetables I *Merkin — Chupacabra Red - (Grenache, MourvĆ©dre, Syrah, Petite Sirah) - Willcox, Arizona 

Caramel Butter Cake
Exo Coffee-Toffee Sauce, Bread Syrup, Preserved Jujube Chutney, Bone Marrow Ice Cream I *Flying Leap — Sangiovese – Elgin, Arizona 

See menus and build your itinerary on Tucsonfoodie/srwšŸ‘ˆ
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents@Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! September 4–13!🌵 This year, Flying V at @loewsventana is featuring a special K4 Ranch Prime Beef Tasting for $55.🄩 Dry-Aged Beef Tartare Koji-Honey Vinaigrette, Fermented Tomato, Shallot, Pistachio, Fry Bread I *+18 add Flying V Special Reserve Caviar I *Casa Madero - Chardonnay — Valle de Parras, Mexico Tournedos of Filet Mignon Desert Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Del Bac Demi Glace, Our Beef Garum, Chives I Family Style: Hayden Mills Polenta, Farmer’s Market Featured Vegetables I *Merkin — Chupacabra Red - (Grenache, MourvĆ©dre, Syrah, Petite Sirah) - Willcox, Arizona Caramel Butter Cake Exo Coffee-Toffee Sauce, Bread Syrup, Preserved Jujube Chutney, Bone Marrow Ice Cream I *Flying Leap — Sangiovese – Elgin, Arizona See menus and build your itinerary on Tucsonfoodie/srwšŸ‘ˆ #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents
TOMORROW! An evening of food, plants, and connection returns under the desert sky.🌵✨

In partnership with @salus.healers, join us tomorrow, August 29, at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a one-night celebration of the edible and medicinal beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the gardens, drink in hand, and discover chef and wellness stations along the way. 

🌿WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS offering sound healing, massage, somatic therapy, readings, reiki, plant walks, workshops & more: @awakenedwombs | @curavidabodywork | @dharmawellness.center | @drkorigiudici | Ease Bodywork | @itsme.emmav | @healingspiritsoaks | @marie.heartnectar | @innerblissenergetics | @jessi.kyte.bodywork | Medicine Within | @monsoonmystics | @morosomedicalcenter | @intuitive_readings_by_zev | @sugarmelovetucson | @tantricheart_coaching | @gathering_point_ | @thehealinghubaz | The Somatic Sound 

šŸ”„FOOD: @el_chef_padilla (@copperashculinary) | @landofmilknhoney (@tohonochulgardenbistro) | @chefdevonsanner (@sandpcreative) | Chef Gracie Soto (@anita_st_market) | @chefjosetucson (@ameliastucson) | @kenneth.foy | Obie Hindman & @tuckerhartford (@tucsoncityofgastronomy & @solpuebloprovisions) | @archimagirus_cultro (@scratchingtheplate)

🄣 SOUNDS @tucsonmodernjazzquartet | DJ Sets by Rosa Dragona & LaDev

Ticket includes wellness stations, herb walks, workshops, sound healing, & botanical drinks.

Tap the link in bio to grab yours! šŸŽŸļøāœØ 

Video by @dalton.voss 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsoneventTOMORROW! An evening of food, plants, and connection returns under the desert sky.🌵✨ In partnership with @salus.healers, join us tomorrow, August 29, at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a one-night celebration of the edible and medicinal beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the gardens, drink in hand, and discover chef and wellness stations along the way. 🌿WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS offering sound healing, massage, somatic therapy, readings, reiki, plant walks, workshops & more: @awakenedwombs | @curavidabodywork | @dharmawellness.center | @drkorigiudici | Ease Bodywork | @itsme.emmav | @healingspiritsoaks | @marie.heartnectar | @innerblissenergetics | @jessi.kyte.bodywork | Medicine Within | @monsoonmystics | @morosomedicalcenter | @intuitive_readings_by_zev | @sugarmelovetucson | @tantricheart_coaching | @gathering_point_ | @thehealinghubaz | The Somatic Sound šŸ”„FOOD: @el_chef_padilla (@copperashculinary) | @landofmilknhoney (@tohonochulgardenbistro) | @chefdevonsanner (@sandpcreative) | Chef Gracie Soto (@anita_st_market) | @chefjosetucson (@ameliastucson) | @kenneth.foy | Obie Hindman & @tuckerhartford (@tucsoncityofgastronomy & @solpuebloprovisions) | @archimagirus_cultro (@scratchingtheplate) 🄣 SOUNDS @tucsonmodernjazzquartet | DJ Sets by Rosa Dragona & LaDev Ticket includes wellness stations, herb walks, workshops, sound healing, & botanical drinks. Tap the link in bio to grab yours! šŸŽŸļøāœØ Video by @dalton.voss #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevent
SPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK🌵

@Sonoranrestaurantweek is ONE WEEK AWAY! 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
šŸ“ @incasperuviancuisine 
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 6 PM
Penca Special Dinner
šŸ“ @pencarestaurante 

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 6:30 PM
Whole Hog BBQ Dinner
šŸ“ @bashfulbanditbbq 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 6 PM
Sunshine Wine Special Dinner
šŸ“ @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines 

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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM
Cielos Special Dinner
šŸ“ @cielostucson 

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 6 PM
Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner
šŸ“ @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.ā¤ļø

#SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieeventsSPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK🌵 @Sonoranrestaurantweek is ONE WEEK AWAY! 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 šŸ“ @incasperuviancuisine SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 6 PM Penca Special Dinner šŸ“ @pencarestaurante SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 11 AM–2 PM Sonoran Restaurant Week Brunch Takeover šŸ“ Flying V @loewsventana SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 6:30 PM Whole Hog BBQ Dinner šŸ“ @bashfulbanditbbq TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 6 PM Sunshine Wine Special Dinner šŸ“ @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 6 PM BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner šŸ“ @bocatucson THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • 6 PM Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines šŸ“ @bacio.italianoaz FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM Cielos Special Dinner šŸ“ @cielostucson SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • 6 PM Nana’s Kitchen Special Dinner with @rombauervineyards šŸ“ @nanas_kitchen_2008 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 6 PM Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner šŸ“ @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.ā¤ļø #SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieevents
Win 2 tickets to Oktober Foodie Fest! šŸŗšŸ„ØšŸŒ­

Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. It’s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own!

šŸŽ¶ Live Music šŸŗ Craft Beer Garden šŸ‹ļø Classic Contests 🄨 Authentic German Eats ✚ MORE! 

Here’s how to enter:
1ļøāƒ£ Follow @tucsonfoodie & @corbettstucson
2ļøāƒ£ Tag 1 friend (Your best brat-buddy🌭) and comment ā€œLet’s go to OktoberFoodieFest!ā€
3ļøāƒ£ We’ll draw our winner for the two passes Friday 8/28 at 9:45AM, just before tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM!

Tickets on sale Friday 8/28 @ 10AM PT
Tickets & more info āž”ļø oktoberfoodiefest.eventbrite.com

āš ļø Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!Win 2 tickets to Oktober Foodie Fest! šŸŗšŸ„ØšŸŒ­ Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. It’s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own! šŸŽ¶ Live Music šŸŗ Craft Beer Garden šŸ‹ļø Classic Contests 🄨 Authentic German Eats ✚ MORE! Here’s how to enter: 1ļøāƒ£ Follow @tucsonfoodie & @corbettstucson 2ļøāƒ£ Tag 1 friend (Your best brat-buddy🌭) and comment ā€œLet’s go to OktoberFoodieFest!ā€ 3ļøāƒ£ We’ll draw our winner for the two passes Friday 8/28 at 9:45AM, just before tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM! Tickets on sale Friday 8/28 @ 10AM PT Tickets & more info āž”ļø oktoberfoodiefest.eventbrite.com āš ļø Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!