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What to eat during the 2021 DUSK Music Festival at Jácome Plaza

What to eat during the 2021 DUSK Music Festival at Jácome Plaza

Nov 10, 20213 min read

The music lineup is set in stone for the DUSK Music Festival and there’s going to be plenty of food options, too, Saturday, November 13 – Sunday, November 14.

Photo courtesy of Dusk Music Festival/Krystal Chaves Photography

This year’s event is taking place at the Jácome Plaza in downtown Tucson, and one thing’s for sure, you’re not going to be left to fend for yourself when it comes to entertaining your cravings. The food options will take care of the other entertainment.

At some point during either day of the festival, head on over to the Tucson Feasts experience and you’ll find the following restaurants serving up what they do best.

Culinary Dropout

(Credit: Culinary Dropout)
(Credit: Culinary Dropout)

Culinary Dropout is a place where food and music are life. With live music, games, and a soulful atmosphere, Culinary Dropout is the ultimate adult playground. At DUSK, treat yourself to some of the familiar dishes found on the restaurant’s dine-in menu. Learn more about Culinary Dropout by visiting culinarydropout.com.

Dante’s Fire

Burger at Dante's Fire (Credit: Dante's Fire)
Burger at Dante’s Fire (Credit: Dante’s Fire)

Central Tucson destination for cocktails & chef-driven new American cuisine, Dante’s Fire returns to DUSK this year. Keep an eye out for some of the handhelds you may have already tried at the restaurant. Learn more about Dante’s Fire by visiting dantesfireaz.com. 

Fresco Pizza

Cured Meats Pie at Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
Cured Meats Pie at Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)

There’s plenty to love about Fresco and they’re best eaten and enjoyed practically anywhere — especially at a music festival. Learn more about Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria at frescopizzeria.com. 

Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT)

Chefs plating at a Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) dinner at the Carriage House (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Chefs plating at a Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) dinner at the Carriage House (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The Gastronomic Union of Tucson, made up of more than 30 local chefs, restaurateurs, and food service professionals, will be taking DUSK Music Festival food to another level with multiple, chef-driven dishes. Learn more about the Gastronomic Union of Tucson by visiting gutucson.org. 

KoolTwists

(Credit: Eegee's on Facebook)
(Credit: Eegee’s on Facebook)

This spot will be serving up different flavors of Eegee’s drinks. These will be perfect if you get overheated at any point of the day while you’re standing in the crowd of fellow music fans.

Rollies Mexican Patio

Photo courtesy of Rollies

Rollies Mexican Patio specializes in rolled tacos, flat enchiladas, tortas, and a variety of creative, Sonoran Mexican cuisine. Keep an eye out for a variety of tasty, edible treasures to the DUSK VIP Experience. Learn more about Rollies Mexican Patio by visiting them at rolliestucson.com.

Music festival experiences are always loads of fun and full of interesting visuals, but this adventure sets it apart from the rest with a culinary encounter like no other. If you haven’t bought your tickets to the show, grab them quick at duskmusicfestival.com.

Dusk Music Festival is happening at downtown’s Jácome Plaza, which is located at 101 N. Stone Ave. For more information regarding Dusk Music Festival food, lineup, location, hours, and more, visit duskmusicfestival.com. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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