Tucson Foodie’s Week in Review: What You Missed (March 29-April 4)

Welcome to this week’s roundup!

We’ve gathered the top stories, a standout social post, and other foodie highlights you shouldn’t miss. From the latest around Tucson’s dining scene to can’t-miss events and exclusive perks for our Foodie Club members, this is your go-to guide to staying in the loop.

Let’s dig in!

Top Stories & Articles

Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in March

Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during March!

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.

Read the full article: Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in March.

Why and How to Dine Local and Eat Seasonally in Tucson

Tucson is already leading the way. As the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States, we have a rich food culture rooted in our Sonoran Desert ecosystem. But that global recognition comes with a responsibility: to keep our food system thriving, creative, and local.

This guide is for anyone who loves Tucson, wants to eat well, and believes in supporting what makes this place special.

Read the full article: Why and How to Dine Local and Eat Seasonally in Tucson.

Hammbone’s Meat & Three Closed After Six Months in Business

“Restaurants are a very tough business, especially nowadays. We could go on with the reasons/excuses, like bad location, a landlord with a shotty building and unwillingness to help, constant hikes in wages, ballooned food costs, dope fiends harassing guests on their way in, the city and police not protecting or helping the area, credit card fees, point of sales percentages, taxes, insurance, paper goods costs – ALL shooting through the roof on us; everyone having their hands in the restaurant’s pocket, and so on and so forth.”

Read the full article: Hammbone’s Meat & Three Closed After Six Months in Business.

Trending on Instagram

Katsu House to Open Soon in Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson is about to get a new spot for crispy, comforting Japanese flavors. Katsu House is set to open soon inside Brick Box Brewery, bringing a new dining option to the craft beer hub.

Read the full article: ‘Katsu House’ To Open Soon in Downtown Tucson.

New & Updated Foodie Guides

Cyclovia Tucson: What to Eat & Drink While Cruisin’ Around

Cyclovia Tucson is hitting the asphalt this weekend from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. There’s going to be plenty of fun aside from pedalin’ around, like pitstop activities, music, DJs, bike repair, and food!

Read the guide: Cyclovia Tucson: What to Eat & Drink While Cruisin’ Around.

Best Breakfast Burritos in Tucson

Breakfast burritos are a hearty way to power you through the day. They’re also great as a hangover cure. Whatever you need a breakfast burrito for, Tucson is there for you. Local tortillas? Housemade chorizo? A variety of salsas? Check, check, and check — and much more.

Read the guide: Best Breakfast Burritos in Tucson.

Foodie Events

25+ Breweries Join This Year’s Baja Beer Festival at Armory Park

Hey, it’s beer time! For the ninth year, the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is bringing the Baja Beer Festival — a tribute to Arizona’s craft beer excellence — to downtown Tucson.

This year’s sudsy event is from 1 – 4:30 p.m. (VIP entry is at noon) on Saturday, April 5, at Armory Park, 222 S. Fifth Ave.

Read the article: 25+ Breweries Join This Year’s Baja Beer Festival at Armory Park.

Pollinator Festival: A Celebration of Food & Community in Tucson

The Community Gardens of Tucson is hosting its fun and educational Pollinator Festival on Sunday, April 6, from 3 – 5 p.m. This event is free to attend and will be held at the New Spirit Garden located at 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail.

This year’s Pollinator Festival aims to raise awareness about pollinator health and the importance of these creatures in supporting biodiversity, food production, and our environment.

Read the article: A Celebration of Food & Community in Tucson.

Perks of Being a Foodie Club member

For $20 a month, Foodie Club members get a stack of cash vouchers to local restaurants worth over $6,000, free tasting events at local restaurants every month, access to members-only monthly dinner series with local chefs, discounts on events, and monthly mixers with other members.

Learn more and join!