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Foodie Events from Dec. 22 – 28: Tucson Foodie holiday party, wine crawl & tamales

Foodie Events from Dec. 22 – 28: Tucson Foodie holiday party, wine crawl & tamales

Dec 21, 20224 min read

Do you remember when we started doing these round-ups this summer? It’s now December, Christmas is around the corner and a brand-spankin’ new year is on the horizon.  Time sure has flown by!

Kick off the remainder of the Festivus/Christmas/ Hanukkah weekend with the solstice! If you’re reading this today, Wednesday, December 21, you’re cordially invited to Crooked Tooth and/or Westbound for their solstice celebrations.

Keep on reading to see what else could be in store for your weekend. It’d be impossible to round up all of the upcoming events, so don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for a full list of upcoming Foodie events.

HOLIDAY TEA AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON

Thursday & Friday, December 22 & 23 at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Loews Ventana Canyon, 7000 N. Resort Dr.

The Loews Ventana Canyon is hosting its Holiday Tea in its Cascade Lounge. There’ll be a delightful three-course holiday-inspired tea menu and champagne along with a live harpist in Cascade Lounge.

Cost: $65 per person. Select from morning or afternoon seating.

TUCSON FOODIE PRESENTS: ‘THE JACK FROST LOUNGE’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 22 from 7 p.m. – close
The Jackrabbit Lounge, 2000 N. Oracle Rd.


Tucson Foodie is turning The Jackrabbit Lounge into an adult winter wonderland. Here’s what you can expect after Jack Frost has decked its halls:

  • A special holiday cocktail menu
  • Wall-to-wall holiday decor
  • Alluring elf dancers
  • Holiday selfie vignettes

Then, to top the party’s Christmas tree, some of the most funkiest holiday music to ever grace your ears will be bouncing off the walls. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your tackiest, ugliest, or most adorable holiday sweater.

WINTER WINE CRAWL W/ THE ROYAL ROOM & SAND-RECKONER

Thursday, December 22 from 5 –  8 p.m.
Royal Room · Sand Reckoner · Tap & Bottle Downtown

Three Wine Flights + three locations = six times the fun!

The festive Winter Bar Crawl happening this Thursday will have wine flights, food, fun pop-ups, and the following:

Fun Stuff:

  • Tita! Tita! Food truck pop-up
  • All Frills Photo pop-up
  • DJ
  • Holiday Carolers

Cost: $22 ticket can be purchased at any of the locations / $4 of each ticket goes towards Sister Jose’s + Clothing drive.

DEL CIELO TAMALE FEST

Friday, December 23 starting at 8 a.m.
Del Cielo Tamales Restaurant, 3073 N. Campbell Ave.
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As a way to give back the vegan love and support, Del Cielo will be having a tamale fest featuring all vegan tamales. They’ll be set up on the patio with a variety of tamales to pick from such as their famous red chile spinach, vegan red chile mushroom, pineapple, pecan, and vegan green corn, just to mention a few.

Revel happy hour wine tasting

Friday, December 23 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Revel wine bar, 400 N. Fourth Ave.

Revel Wine Bar will be hosting a complimentary happy hour wine tasting on Friday, December 23. Bring family and friends and maybe buy a bottle or two for the weekend.

ST PHILIP’S PLAZA MARKET CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION

Saturday, December 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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You’re warmly invited to attend a special St. Philip’s Plaza Market Christmas Eve Celebration for your last-minute gift ideas, treats, and fun things. Have lunch, shop around, and do it all at St. Philip’s Plaza this Christmas Eve.

CHRISTMAS EVE PAJAMA AND MOVIE NIGHT AT CATALINA BREWING COMPANY

Saturday, December 24 starting at 7 p.m.
Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin #120

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Catalina Brewing Company will be hosting its annual Christmas movie night with a pajama party. Put on your favorite onesie and stop over! They’ll be providing lite snacks, popcorn, and cookies, but feel free to add to the mix.

CHRISTMAS Day plans?

If you’re looking for something to do i.e. eat on Christmas Day, check out our article “25+ Restaurants & bars that are open on Christmas Day 2022” for a list of places open during the holiday.

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Addie Ibarra

Addie Ibarra

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Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!

You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

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LAST CALL!

It’s the final day of @Sonoranrestaurantweek (September 13, 2026)! There’s still time to enjoy the great eats and deals across Tucson. Take a look at the menus on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw. 

Tag the restaurants that you loved the most! Thank you to everyone for being part of this incredible week.

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#sonoranrestaurantweek #tucsonLAST CALL! It’s the final day of @Sonoranrestaurantweek (September 13, 2026)! There’s still time to enjoy the great eats and deals across Tucson. Take a look at the menus on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw. Tag the restaurants that you loved the most! Thank you to everyone for being part of this incredible week. Produced by Tucson Foodie Presented by @Visittucson #sonoranrestaurantweek #tucson
@Tortillaschiwas is currently in its soft opening at 914 N. Grande Ave. in Barrio Hollywood, inside the former Grande Tortilla Factory.

Phoenix restaurateurs Armando Hernandez and chef Nadia Holguin, a James Beard-nominated duo originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, are behind the restaurant.

Tortillas Chiwas is currently open Thursdays through Saturdays from 5–10 pm with 38 seats. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Photos by @tortillaschiwas 
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

#tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews@Tortillaschiwas is currently in its soft opening at 914 N. Grande Ave. in Barrio Hollywood, inside the former Grande Tortilla Factory. Phoenix restaurateurs Armando Hernandez and chef Nadia Holguin, a James Beard-nominated duo originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, are behind the restaurant. Tortillas Chiwas is currently open Thursdays through Saturdays from 5–10 pm with 38 seats. Reservations are available on OpenTable. Photos by @tortillaschiwas Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews
After 4pm, @Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy, serving cocktails, tapas, and late-night bar energy. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩

This weekend’s hours are Saturday from 2pm to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Featured in this video is the Chilte(penis) martini special, made with chiltepin vodka, agua de chiltepin, and pickle juice, available until they sell out.🍸

“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 

Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

#tucsonnewsAfter 4pm, @Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy, serving cocktails, tapas, and late-night bar energy. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 This weekend’s hours are Saturday from 2pm to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Featured in this video is the Chilte(penis) martini special, made with chiltepin vodka, agua de chiltepin, and pickle juice, available until they sell out.🍸 “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 Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonnews
@Tucsondoobie’s infused dinner series returns Sunday, Sept. 20, with chefs @chefmattlove and @chefroselena!🌿

The five-course dinner features playful takes on familiar favorites, including carne asada frites, a Sonoran hot dog-inspired tarte tatin, and a Gansito-inspired chocolate dessert.

The dinner runs from 6–9 pm near downtown Tucson. Tickets include the five-course meal, mocktails, sponsor experiences, a gift bag, and @tucsonprimeleaf product samples.

🎟️ Doobie members: $110
🎟️ Non-members: $150

The exact location will be emailed to ticket holders before the event. Membership is available during checkout.

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MENU

COURSE 1 / AMUSE-BOUCHE 
*“Yu-Tang Crab Ain’t Nuthin To F*** Wit!*
-Goat/C.R.E.A.M. Cheese Crab Rangoons
-Taki Powder
-“Yu-Tang” Sauce (Yuzu Sweet & Sour)
-Orange Ash
-Green Onion Curls

COURSE 2 / APPETIZER 
*Purple Haze Carne Asada Frites*
-Smoked Coffee Guallijo Tri-Tip
-Melted Oaxaca
-Savory Avocado Mousse
-Purple Potato Shoestring Frites
-Heirloom Tomatoes
-Pickled Onion Powder

COURSE 3 / PALATE CLEANSER
*Agua-CHILL-e Slushie”* 
-Cucumber Serrano Granita
-Caramelized Chamoy Bowl
-Tajin
-Infused Mint/Basil Oil

COURSE 4 / MAIN ENTREE 
*Sonoran Dog(ish) Tarte Tatin*
-Beef Franks
-Mexican Coke Glazed Bacon
-Carmelized Shallots
-Refried Beans
-“Bolilo Style” Tarte Crust
-Jalapeño Mustard Crema
-Cherry Tomatoes
-Smoked Chile Guero

COURSE 5 / DESSERT
*Gansito à la Mode*
-Chocolate-glazed gâteau,
-Strawberry confit,
-Toasted marshmallow mousse,
-Mexican vanilla semifreddo
-Chocolate crisp.

Photo by @dalton.voss 
#tucsonlocal #tucsonevents@Tucsondoobie’s infused dinner series returns Sunday, Sept. 20, with chefs @chefmattlove and @chefroselena!🌿 The five-course dinner features playful takes on familiar favorites, including carne asada frites, a Sonoran hot dog-inspired tarte tatin, and a Gansito-inspired chocolate dessert. The dinner runs from 6–9 pm near downtown Tucson. Tickets include the five-course meal, mocktails, sponsor experiences, a gift bag, and @tucsonprimeleaf product samples. 🎟️ Doobie members: $110 🎟️ Non-members: $150 The exact location will be emailed to ticket holders before the event. Membership is available during checkout. 🔗 in bio MENU COURSE 1 / AMUSE-BOUCHE *“Yu-Tang Crab Ain’t Nuthin To F*** Wit!* -Goat/C.R.E.A.M. Cheese Crab Rangoons -Taki Powder -“Yu-Tang” Sauce (Yuzu Sweet & Sour) -Orange Ash -Green Onion Curls COURSE 2 / APPETIZER *Purple Haze Carne Asada Frites* -Smoked Coffee Guallijo Tri-Tip -Melted Oaxaca -Savory Avocado Mousse -Purple Potato Shoestring Frites -Heirloom Tomatoes -Pickled Onion Powder COURSE 3 / PALATE CLEANSER *Agua-CHILL-e Slushie”* -Cucumber Serrano Granita -Caramelized Chamoy Bowl -Tajin -Infused Mint/Basil Oil COURSE 4 / MAIN ENTREE *Sonoran Dog(ish) Tarte Tatin* -Beef Franks -Mexican Coke Glazed Bacon -Carmelized Shallots -Refried Beans -“Bolilo Style” Tarte Crust -Jalapeño Mustard Crema -Cherry Tomatoes -Smoked Chile Guero COURSE 5 / DESSERT *Gansito à la Mode* -Chocolate-glazed gâteau, -Strawberry confit, -Toasted marshmallow mousse, -Mexican vanilla semifreddo -Chocolate crisp. Photo by @dalton.voss #tucsonlocal #tucsonevents