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Meet the Chefs 2025

Meet the Chefs 2025

Sun, May 18, 20253:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST

Tucson’s finest restaurants and chefs will gather at the Diamond Center at Desert Diamond Casino – Sahuarita on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, to showcase their culinary talents, sample their dishes, and compete for a spot in the 2025 Iron Chef Tucson competition.

The evening will feature top chefs from the Tucson Metro area as they present their signature dishes to attendees and compete for the Meet the Chefs Winner title. The winner will advance to the 17th Annual Iron Chef Tucson on July 26, 2025, where they will challenge reigning Iron Chef Anthony Dromgoole of Obon Sushi & Ramen Bar.

Arizona Lotus Corp., alongside event sponsors Blue Moon Brewing and Whiskey Del Bac, is proud to support the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona through donations from both the Meet the Chefs and Iron Chef Tucson events.

Chef Anthony Dromgoole, the 2024 Iron Chef Tucson winner, shared:

Please note: All Iron Chef Tucson events are 21+ only.

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@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕

Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week:

@anello_pizzeria
@dominicksrealitalian
@doscabezas
@fentonellispizzeria
@fiammepizza
@reillypizza
@frescotucson
@zio_peppe_az

For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw

#tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek

@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕 Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week: @anello_pizzeria @dominicksrealitalian @doscabezas @fentonellispizzeria @fiammepizza @reillypizza @frescotucson @zio_peppe_az For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw #tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek

@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community.

Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more.

Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee!

4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ

Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!

@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community. Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more. Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee! 4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!

This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️

Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order.

@agavehousetucson
@ameliastucson
@bktacos
@bocatucson
@buendia.breakfast.lunch
@asadataqueria
@casadelrioaz
@elcharro.cafe
@crudamariscos
@elmezquitetucson
@humo.tucson
@lachingadacocina
@lafridamexicangrill
@laollamexicancafe
@nanas_kitchen_2008
@reformatucson
@seiskitchen
@sonoramoonshine

Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉

More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw
Presented by @Visittucson

#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie

This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️ Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order. @agavehousetucson @ameliastucson @bktacos @bocatucson @buendia.breakfast.lunch @asadataqueria @casadelrioaz @elcharro.cafe @crudamariscos @elmezquitetucson @humo.tucson @lachingadacocina @lafridamexicangrill @laollamexicancafe @nanas_kitchen_2008 @reformatucson @seiskitchen @sonoramoonshine Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉 More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw Presented by @Visittucson #tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie

TONIGHT

@vegantucsonnightmarket❤️🐖🐄
9/5 from 6–10pm

Come support our amazing local makers, small businesses, and restaurants while eating an absolutely ridiculous amount of vegan food.

📸Glamour shots by @viguerrafoto
🪩Music by @visionaryhousecollective

🌙FREE ENTRY | FREE PARKING | DOG-FRIENDLY
📍RILLITO PARK • 4502 N 1ST AVE, TUCSON, AZ

🐶
@oldsoulsanimalrescue
@paws_without_borders
@rescuemetucson

HOT/SAVORY
@substancediner
@hotsaucenpepper
@huhushouseofdumplings
Eatgypt
Bereisheet 129
@bobbyskitchen__
@delcielotamal
@lovinspoonfulstucson
@ensenadastreetfood
@mayascajunkitchen
@therealnaughtyvegan
@patricias_cuban_kitchen
@scratchingtheplate
@themakanbowl
@theveganjointaz
@youslydogtucson
@yumyumpocha_

DESSERTS
@atekei_treats
@thirddaysourdough
@treats_by_gabby
@donutblitz
@abstractaquariums
@sweetrollsandmore
@tucsonchocolatefactory
@uniquelymadecookies
@coolkidssnackcakes
@dirty_t_tamarindo
@duckys_pineapplebananabread
@tiasourdough
@eatbliss.az
@flourpotvegan
@maxa_oats
@sahteinpatisserie
Counter Crispies

BEVERAGES
@espressoul_cafe
@transit.tea
@yourcoffeestopaz
@barlapachanga
@scentedleaf
@konaiceofmarana
@littlebearlemonade
Wrapido
@bardownfitnessandnutrition
@brewingcupofculture
@lemonpoptucson

SHOP LOCAL
@barknberryaz
@cosmicfoundry
@desierto_designs
@enjoycrochetandknit
@greenexpressiontucson
@harvestedcreations
@purpleskyincense
@ricos_threads
@snackabeesaz
@sparkle_sparrow_az
@spunkykind
@yellowbirdfarm
@wisteriacreekcottage
@wisdombodyandsoul
@tacosysalsa_tucson
@thedrecreations

#tucsonevents #vegantucson
#tucsonsmallbusiness #tucsonlocal

TONIGHT @vegantucsonnightmarket❤️🐖🐄 9/5 from 6–10pm Come support our amazing local makers, small businesses, and restaurants while eating an absolutely ridiculous amount of vegan food. 📸Glamour shots by @viguerrafoto 🪩Music by @visionaryhousecollective 🌙FREE ENTRY | FREE PARKING | DOG-FRIENDLY 📍RILLITO PARK • 4502 N 1ST AVE, TUCSON, AZ 🐶 @oldsoulsanimalrescue @paws_without_borders @rescuemetucson HOT/SAVORY @substancediner @hotsaucenpepper @huhushouseofdumplings Eatgypt Bereisheet 129 @bobbyskitchen__ @delcielotamal @lovinspoonfulstucson @ensenadastreetfood @mayascajunkitchen @therealnaughtyvegan @patricias_cuban_kitchen @scratchingtheplate @themakanbowl @theveganjointaz @youslydogtucson @yumyumpocha_ DESSERTS @atekei_treats @thirddaysourdough @treats_by_gabby @donutblitz @abstractaquariums @sweetrollsandmore @tucsonchocolatefactory @uniquelymadecookies @coolkidssnackcakes @dirty_t_tamarindo @duckys_pineapplebananabread @tiasourdough @eatbliss.az @flourpotvegan @maxa_oats @sahteinpatisserie Counter Crispies BEVERAGES @espressoul_cafe @transit.tea @yourcoffeestopaz @barlapachanga @scentedleaf @konaiceofmarana @littlebearlemonade Wrapido @bardownfitnessandnutrition @brewingcupofculture @lemonpoptucson SHOP LOCAL @barknberryaz @cosmicfoundry @desierto_designs @enjoycrochetandknit @greenexpressiontucson @harvestedcreations @purpleskyincense @ricos_threads @snackabeesaz @sparkle_sparrow_az @spunkykind @yellowbirdfarm @wisteriacreekcottage @wisdombodyandsoul @tacosysalsa_tucson @thedrecreations #tucsonevents #vegantucson #tucsonsmallbusiness #tucsonlocal

@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs from September 4 through 13, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to pair a day of Tucson sightseeing with a prix fixe meal. Since the Old Pueblo packs desert trails, historic missions, art districts, and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation into one metro area, visitors can easily build a full day around any interest and land near a Restaurant Week stop when it’s time to eat.

Swipe to see six itineraries built around Tucson’s core attractions, each paired with nearby restaurants participating in this year’s event. Menus and prices are subject to change, so it’s worth confirming details on the Sonoran Restaurant Week website before heading out.

@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs from September 4 through 13, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to pair a day of Tucson sightseeing with a prix fixe meal. Since the Old Pueblo packs desert trails, historic missions, art districts, and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation into one metro area, visitors can easily build a full day around any interest and land near a Restaurant Week stop when it’s time to eat. Swipe to see six itineraries built around Tucson’s core attractions, each paired with nearby restaurants participating in this year’s event. Menus and prices are subject to change, so it’s worth confirming details on the Sonoran Restaurant Week website before heading out.

Ten days. One hundred twenty-five tables.
@Sonoranrestaurantweek begins TODAY! Have you built your itinerary?👀

From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus at $15 to $55 — at least 20% off what they’re worth—giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene.

#sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona

Ten days. One hundred twenty-five tables. @Sonoranrestaurantweek begins TODAY! Have you built your itinerary?👀 From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus at $15 to $55 — at least 20% off what they’re worth—giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona