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Tucson Originals 2025 Pizza Throwdown and Dessert Duel

Sat, May 17, 20256:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST

Get ready, Tucson! The Pizza Throwdown & Dessert Duel is back and hotter than ever on Saturday, May 17th, from 6–8 P.M. at Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria.

This annual showdown brings together some of Tucson’s best pizzerias and bakers to compete for the top spot, as decided by you, the guests. Sample unlimited slices and desserts from some of the city’s top culinary talent and cast your vote to crown this year’s Pizza Throwdown Champion and Dessert Duel Winner.

This 21+ foodie showdown is serving up unlimited pizza slices, decadent desserts, and craft brews all night long!

Your favorite local spots—like Rocco’s Little Chicago, Zio Peppe, Bollywood Pizza Co., Mama’s Pizza, and more—are going head-to-head for pizza and dessert glory, and you get to be the judge. Sample it all, cast your votes, and sip on local brews from Barrio Brewing Co. (three drink tickets included).

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Leave happy.

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@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night.

Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩

“Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo

Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

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@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 “Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonnews

@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🎉

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Presented by @Visittucson

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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.