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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
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#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
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_
#tucsonnews
Breakfast & Brunch Week starts today and 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: @lovinspoonfulstucson, @delcielotamal, @hotelcongress, @prepandpastry, @cafealacarttucson, @tooleys_cafe, @localetucson, @teaspoontucson, @theofficialbreadandbutter, @losmilicsvineyards, @cafepassetucson… More suggestions on the website. Link in bio.
Let’s support local 💝
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
“I scream, you scream...oh, hush! In this warm weather town, there’s no need to scream for ice cream. This year-round favorite treat and its cool cousins, gelato, and sorbet are widely available in a variety of distinctive styles and flavors. You’ll also find more unusual fare such as Indian golas, a version of shaved ice.” — @ediebjarolim
@bellasgelatoshoppetucson
@bisouburger
@blueicegelato
@brooklynpizzaco
@azbrucha
@cerestucson
@chillonsunrise
@decibelcoffeeworks
@frostgelato
@frozendelight520
@hubdowntown
@lickscatalina
@littleanthonysdiner
@noodiestucson
@okashi_ice_cream_confections
@thescreamery
@treat_byciaodown
@varietyh2o_icecream
@zio_peppe_az
See @ediebjarolim’s complete guide on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
IT’S ITALIAN WEEK! Now through July 19, explore Tucson’s classic and modern Italian restaurants, then upload your receipt at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and the grand prize at the end of August.🍝
THIS WEEK’S PRIZES👇❤️🏆🎉
• $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $75 @carusositalian gift card
• $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
• $50 gift card to @eatnorthitalia
• $50 @miramontetucson gift card
• $50 @localetucson gift card
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
Let’s support local this summer💞
@anello_pizzeria
@brooklynpizzaco
@charredpie
@ciaodownpizza
@embersmobilewoodfiredpizza
@empirepizzatucson
@falorapizza
@fentonellispizzeria
@fiammepizza
@frescotucson
@tucsonjaimes
@localetucson
@penelope.woodfired
@reillypizza
@reneestucson
@roccoslittlechicago
@serial_grillers_az
@timemarket
@uglybuthonestpizzeria
@veroamoretucson
@wholeslvcepizza
@zio_peppe_az
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
Now open in downtown Tucson: @gibsonmarkettucson🙌
Coming soon: @pearlloungetucson
11 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie #downtowntucsonTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!