Celebrating local food, drink, and community.
Sat, Jul 25, 20266:00 PM – 10:00 PM MST
At Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum · 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
Learn MoreJoin us for a night celebrating the hardy plants and deep-rooted traditions that nourish the Sonoran Desert. From mesquite to chiltepín, learn how desert plants sustain resilient communities and landscapes through a blend of flavor, culture, and hands-on discovery.
Signature Drink — Great Horned Owl: Spiced Rum, Butterscotch Schnapps, Peach Brandy, Ginger Schnapps
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Massaman tofu curry at Char’s Thai. Stop by and show them some love.❤️
5039 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ
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A sunset gathering featuring chef-made plates, plant medicine experiences, live music, and a deep connection to the Sonoran Desert.🌵✨
Join us Saturday, August 29 after sundown at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a celebration of the Sonoran Desert’s edible and medicinal plants through food, herbalism, music, and story.
Stroll through the gardens while enjoying chef-prepared plates inspired by native desert ingredients, a botanical welcome cocktail, and hands-on experiences like sound healing, acupuncture, massage therapy, tarot, astrology, cacao ceremony, herbal workshops, and more.
Chef lineup + dishes will be announced shortly.
Your $75 ticket includes all food, workshops, experiences, and a welcome cocktail. Space is limited, and we expect to sell out in advance.
❤️Tucson Foodie members get 50% off
🎟️ Ticket link in bio
Photos by @jackie_tran_
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Breakfast & Brunch Week runs through July 26 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!
🏆🍳☀️❤️🥞THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $20 gift card to @ghinisfrenchcaffe
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• $25 gift card to @beyondbreadbakerycafe
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Some suggested places to visit this week:
@5pointstucson
@ajocafetucson
@bajacafetucson
@barista_del_barrio
@bluewillow.tucson
@bobos_az
@theofficialbreadandbutter
@buendia.breakfast.lunch
@cafealacarttucson
@cafepassetucson
@cappysbreakfastcafe
@hotelcongress
@delcielotamal
Frank’s Restaurant
@ghinisfrenchcaffe
@gourmetgirlsglutenfree
Gus Balon’s Restaurant
@knellersdelicatessen
@lachaiteria
@lebuzzcaffe
@lebuzzcaffeplaza
@localetucson
@lovinspoonfulstucson
@nookdowntown
@prepandpastry
@raptorcanyoncafe
@rencoffeehouse
@sunny_daze_cafe
@teaspoontucson
@coronetrestaurants
@thehungryfoxrestaurant
@themonicatucson
@tohonochulgardenbistro
@tumerico
@urbanfreshaz
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@Doubledownonfourth is now open at 400 N. Fourth Ave., taking over the former Bawker Bawker Cider House with a Western-inspired concept.
Expect Bawker Bawker’s signature ciders, @rayrayssonoran tea, local craft beer, $3 shot specials, $4 select drafts, premium spirits, and oversized frozen Frosé and margaritas served in cowboy boots.
The bar is currently in its soft opening, with an official grand opening planned for early August.
“We wanted to achieve the feeling of a neighborhood bar where everyone feels welcome. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll.” — Anthony Pabst
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
Photo by @jackie_tran_
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Locally owned groceries around Tucson carry an assortment of packaged foods, but how many carry fresh produce? As it turns out, not nearly as many as there are restaurants. Farmers markets, such as @heirloomfm, and other programs, such as @pivotproduce and @tucsoncsa provide access to local produce. However, they are only available certain times of the week. If you need something the same day and just want a small, locally owned groceries near you for some essentials, this guide will come in handy.
• Caravan Mideastern Foods
• @wildwestmeatmarket
• @foodconspiracy
• G & L Imports
• @gallery.of.food
• @nicksarisaristore
• @rancheroscarniceriagrant
• Rocking K Market Bar & Restaurant
• Sandyi Oriental Market
• @timemarket
More on Tucsonfoodie.com
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Three-peat!🏆🏆🏆
@Chef_antbanks of @obonsushi defended his Iron Chef Tucson title against AJ Mortazavi of The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery, with tomatoes from Wholesum Family Farms revealed as this year’s secret ingredient.
Dromgoole’s winning menu included pork with minced olives over a diced tomato salad, a tomato-forward ratatouille with mozzarella, charred corn and whipped ricotta served with tableside tomato soup, and a standout dessert of fried tomato topped with goat cheese ice cream and balsamic glaze.
With the victory, Dromgoole joins Ryan Clark as the only chefs to win @theironcheftucson three years in a row. Here’s hoping OBON brings these dishes back for a special dinner. 🍅
Photos by @jackie_tran_
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