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Eric’s Secret Stash: Unveiling Kingfisher’s Exclusive Wine Collection
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Eric’s Secret Stash: Unveiling Kingfisher’s Exclusive Wine Collection

At Tucson’s renowned Kingfisher Bar & Grill, General Manager and resident ā€œwine guyā€ Eric Smith invites patrons to explore his exclusive wine selection, affectionately known as ā€œEric’s Secret Stash.ā€ This […]

Mar 28, 20254 min read
Foodie’s Guide to Tucson’s Trending Five Points Intersection
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Foodie’s Guide to Tucson’s Trending Five Points Intersection

The Five Points intersection — where 18th Street converges with Stone and Sixth avenues — serves as the gateway to five historic barrios. Since the 1800s, Indigenous, Chinese, Mexican, and […]

Feb 18, 20255 min read
Meet Rob Easter: The Creative Mind Behind Chill Wine
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Meet Rob Easter: The Creative Mind Behind Chill Wine

Known for his whiskey project, he recently leapt out of the box with a low-intervention, piquette from his Subversa wine project.

Nov 27, 20246 min read
Bud Sayso of Tuk Tuk Thai: The Dish That Saved His Life
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Bud Sayso of Tuk Tuk Thai: The Dish That Saved His Life

Bud Sayso, co-owner of Tuk Tuk Thai restaurants, says that his Spicy Crispy Chicken Basil recipe is the foundation of his success.

Nov 12, 20246 min read
2023 Agave Heritage Festival: The roots of Origen Raiz Mezcal
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2023 Agave Heritage Festival: The roots of Origen Raiz Mezcal

The Agave Heritage Festival is in for a big treat with the participation of Asis Cortes, co-founder of Origen Raiz Mezcal.

Apr 26, 20236 min read
2023 Agave Heritage Festival:Ā Carlos Camarena’s multigenerational approach to Tequila
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2023 Agave Heritage Festival:Ā Carlos Camarena’s multigenerational approach to Tequila

Carlos Camarena, co-founder of Tequila Ocho, is the type of living legend who has everyone leaning in a little closer to make sure they don’t miss a word.

Apr 25, 20238 min read
2023 Agave Heritage Festival: Dr. Ivan SaldaƱa of Nocheluna
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2023 Agave Heritage Festival: Dr. Ivan SaldaƱa of Nocheluna

According to Dr. Ivan SaldaƱa, a Ph.D. Biologist who specializes in agave species and co-owns Nocheluna Sotol, sotol may be one of the keys to combating climate change and supply scarcities in parts of Mexico and the Ame

Apr 20, 20235 min read
2023 Agave Heritage Festival: Diana Pinzon of ZinacantƔn Mezcal
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2023 Agave Heritage Festival: Diana Pinzon of ZinacantƔn Mezcal

A presenter for the 2023 Agave Heritage Festival in Tucson, Arizona as a part of the ā€œShow & Tell: Mujeres de Mezcalā€ seminar, Pinzon, who is Colombian-Mexican, will bring both her training and her passion.

Apr 19, 20236 min read
YAY WINE! Tap & Bottle proudly serves red, white & rosƩ
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YAY WINE! Tap & Bottle proudly serves red, white & rosƩ

You may have heard it on the grapevine that there are some juicy new happenings at all of Tap & Bottles’ locations. It’s true: Since owners Rebecca and Scott Safford […]

Feb 21, 20236 min read
Wine Wednesday: Menus kickin’ it into high gear for Sonoran Restaurant Week
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Wine Wednesday: Menus kickin’ it into high gear for Sonoran Restaurant Week

Welcome to Wine Wednesday, Tucson Foodie-style. No matter if your palate is cruising in third gear, you’re lookin’ at the vineyards rolling by, or if you are already breakin’ some […]

Sep 14, 20223 min read
Sonoran Restaurant Week: Where the wine at heart should dine
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Sonoran Restaurant Week: Where the wine at heart should dine

Making dinner reservations can be tricky when you’re eating with wine lovers. Or, if you are the wine hound in the group then you know how tough it is to […]

Sep 13, 20224 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!