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Foodie Events from Feb. 10 – Feb. 15: For the love of romance & football

Foodie Events from Feb. 10 – Feb. 15: For the love of romance & football

Feb 10, 20234 min read

This weekend is set to be a flurry of activity between the giant sporting event on Sunday followed by Valentine’s Day.

Check out our article, “Super Bowl 2023: Watch parties, food, & drink deals & to-go bundles in Tucson.“

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If you haven’t made V-Day plans yet, peruse through our round-up of Romantic dinners & to-go orders for your sweetie.

We’ve also got alternate plans listed in our Event Directory. Did you know Comida Park is opening this weekend? Now you do. SAACA is also hosting its Cruise, Blues, and BBQ Festival at the Oro Valley Marketplace on Saturday. Antsy Nancy is hosting three cooking classes this week: Valentine’s Cookies with royal icing, How to make tamales, and an impressive How to make Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington on Valentine’s Day.

COMIDA PARK: GRAND OPENING WEEKEND

February 10 – 12, Friday – Sunday
Comida Park, 4100 S. Palo Verde Rd.

Comida Park
Photo courtesy of Comida Park

Come enjoy local food trucks, live music, beer, face painting, yard games, radio remotes, and a Big Game watch party on Sunday, February 12.

Cost: Admission is $1 per person when the Swap Meet is open (Friday – Saturday). Admission is free Sunday – Thursday. The food truck park will be open seven days a week.

View the full weekend agenda here:

For more information, check out our article Comida Park Grand Opening.  

DON’T LET YOUR RELATIONSHIP GO SOUR – VALENTINES FLIGHT AT BORDERLANDS BREWING CO.

February 10 – 14, Friday – Tuesday
Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.

Celebrate Valentine’s all weekend long at Borderlands’ Downtown Taproom with a very special flight that won’t let your relationship go sour.

Check out the flight details here:

COOKING CLASS: HOW TO DECORATE VALENTINE COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING

Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m. – noon
Antsy Nancy, 5655 E. River Rd., #101

Valentine Cookies with Royal Icing
Image provided by Antsy Nancy

Valentine’s Day cookies have never looked sweeter! Learn to make shortbread cookies with a delicious buttery taste and decorate them with royal icing. Turn each cookie into an edible piece of art.

Cost: $70. Register here.

CHOCOLATE LOVE at Hops & Vines

Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
AZ Hops & Vines, 3450 Highway 82

Image provided by AZ Hops and Vines

Grab your gal pals for a Sonoita wine trip. Wine and Chocolate served by firefighters, music, food, and good times all for a good cause!

Cost: $25 for wine and chocolate pairing, otherwise no tickets are necessary. Tickets are available here.

VALENTINE POP-UP MARKET + PARING FLIGHT

Saturday, February 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crooked Tooth Brewing Company, 228 E. Sixth St.

Looking for Valentine’s Day offerings? CTB has got you covered! Local Crafters, Unique Handcrafted Gifts, CTB Beer, and a special Valentine Pairing Flight!

For more details on vendors and the special Valentine’s Pairing flight, check out the event details here:

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE LAVENDER MANOR

Saturday, February 11 from 1 – 3 p.m.
The Lavender Manor, 347 E. 4th Street

Join the Lavender Manor for an afternoon of true delights! Sip on the crowd-favorite Lavender Earl Grey tea while enjoying scrumptious catered Lavender-themed treats and finger sandwiches. Take in the beauty of their 1903 Victorian Manor.

Check out the tea menu here:

Simon Hazel Cellars; Poppies, Puppies, and Pinot

Tuesday, February 14 at noon
6960 E. Sunrise Dr. Suite 160

Image provided by Simon Hazel Cellars

Feel the love and share the love – join Simon Hazel Cellars on Valentine’s Day as they host a dog adoption event, learn how to make a beautiful flower arrangement by a pro florist, enjoy the best wine & chocolate pairing with your sweetheart, and, enjoy the live music. Perfect date night or gift for your loved one!

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CLIFTON

Wednesday, February 15 starting at 6 p.m.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel, 485 South Stone Ave.

Image provided by Embrace The Meteor

Grab some friends, grab some blankets, and roll through every other Wednesday! Enjoy delicious food, craft cocktails, and a movie on the patio at The Downtown Clifton.

Hosted by Weird Wolf, a self-proclaimed “wild animal that loves movies”. The night’s film will be announced and introduced right before showtime.

Cost: Free.

Article written by:

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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