Sonoran Restaurant Week kicks off with a tasting party at The Treasury 1929

[UPDATE: SOLD OUT]

Tucson's biggest culinary week of the year starts with a celebration befitting the city's UNESCO City of Gastronomy title. Tucson Foodie hosts the Sonoran Restaurant Week Kickoff Party at The Treasury 1929 on 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The event opens Sonoran Restaurant Week with tastings, cocktails, and live music across three floors of one of downtown Tucson's most historic venues.

Guests get full access to The Treasury 1929's three levels, each set with ambient lighting and space to mingle. A live DJ keeps the energy going throughout the evening, and photo booths give attendees a way to capture the night. The kickoff party sets the tone for a week that highlights the restaurants driving Tucson's food scene forward.

What to expect at the Sonoran Restaurant Week kickoff

Chefs from participating Sonoran Restaurant Week restaurants prepare tasting stations for the evening. The Treasury 1929's own culinary team also runs a dedicated station, giving guests a preview of the venue's kitchen alongside the week's other participants. Together, the stations offer a broad sample of the flavors that define Sonoran Restaurant Week.

Every ticket includes two signature cocktails. Mixologists craft the drinks using spirits from the week's official sponsors, Don Julio Tequila and Rombauer Vineyards, with beverage service provided by Breakthru Beverage. The cocktail program rounds out a tasting experience built around both food and drink.

Menu

• Casa Asada - Shaved Rib Taco: Flour Tortilla, Cabbage, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Negra, Lime

• OBON Sushi Bar Ramen - Strawberry Fresno Agua Chile: Hamachi, Cucumber, Serrano, Avocado Puree, Micro Cilantro

• Drink from OBON/Casa Asada - Sonoran Sun: Tamarind Syrup, Pineapple Syrup, Lime, Combier Mango, Thai Chili Tincture, Tajín

• Penca - Mollete: Rustic Sourdough, Achiote & Allium Ash, Refried Black Beans, House Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro (vegan option available)

• Sawmill Run (Three Courses)

  FIRST COURSE
  Mesquite Roasted Bone Marrow
  Mesquite-Roasted Vera Earl Bone Marrow • Prickly Pear & Honeycrisp Apple Relish • Toasted Arizona Pepitas • Charred Scallions • Grilled Barrio Bread

  SECOND COURSE
  Granite Peak
  Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Flat Iron • White Sonora Wheat Berries • House Salsa Macha • Flame-Grilled Blue Oyster Mushrooms • Crispy Shallots

  THIRD COURSE
  Desert Bloom
  Arizona Olive Oil Cake • Arizona Honey Mascarpone • Meyer Lemon Curd • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Mesquite Crumble • Candied Arizona Pecans • Bee Pollen

A historic venue hosts the celebration

The Treasury 1929 serves as the official host sponsor for the kickoff party. Consequently, guests get access to a venue known for its historic character and its role in downtown Tucson's dining and event scene. The Treasury 1929's culinary staff, bartenders, and service team work together to run the evening.

Tickets and event details

Tickets for the Sonoran Restaurant Week Kickoff Party are available on the event page. Additionally, tickets are extremely limited to keep the tasting experience intimate. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and valid ID is required at check-in.

The event takes place at The Treasury 1929, located in downtown Tucson. Interested guests can find ticket information at the event page.

Event details:

• What: Sonoran Restaurant Week Kickoff Party

• Where: The Treasury 1929, Tucson, Arizona

• When: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31

• Cost: $46

• Age requirement: 21 and older with valid ID