The last week of January offers many special treats: the kick-off to our Gem Show, the Boxyard’s fourth anniversary weekend, and even a whole beef butcher class — just to name a few!
If you were fortunate enough to score tickets to the SAVOR Food & Wine Festival this weekend, come down to our area and say “hey!”. If you weren’t, we’ve got a slew of alternate things to do this weekend.
Remember, if you’re looking for more exclusive events, check out Tucson Foodie 500 club to get the latest scoop (and discounts). Also, don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for a full list of upcoming Foodie events.
THE BOXYARD’S ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
Thursday, January 26 – Saturday, January 28
The Boxyard, 238 N. Fourth Ave.
Join The Boxyard for its fourth anniversary three-day weekend. They’ll be having drink specials all day and live DJ music. On Saturday, they’ll have a vintage clothing pop-up by @zonasoles and @houseofthreadsaz.
Head down to Fourth Avenue for this three-day extravaganza!
MEXICAN WINE & TAMALE PAIRING
Thursday, January 26 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Tucson Tamale Company, 7286 N. Oracle Rd.
An unconventional, but exceptional pairing: Tamales and wine!
Pop in for a Mexican wine and tamale tasting. Tucson Tamale Company has teamed up with Nossa Imports to bring you five Mexican wines paired with five premium tamales.
Cost: $10 entry fee will be donated to La Paloma Family Services.
FLORA’S CHEF’S DINNER
Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m.
Flora’s Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St.
BURNS & DOUGHNUTS
Friday, January 27 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Batch Cafe & Bar, 118 E. Congress St.
Celebrate Burns Night with Batch on Friday. Burns Nights is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet’s birthday, January 25, known as Burns Night.
Batch will feature a flight of various Johnnie Walker expressions, with a custom doughnut hole pairing.
Cost: $25. Limited tickets are available here.
KID’S NIGHT OUT – DINNER & MOVIE
Friday, January 27 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Antsy Nancy, 5655 E River Rd. #101
Drop off the kiddos at Antsy Nancy and take yourself on a date night! Your kids will learn the wonderful Chinese tradition of making homemade dumplings — just in time for Chinese New Year. The dumplings will be paired with steamed white rice, edamame, and orange chicken and eaten (successfully?) with chopsticks.
After dinner, it’s time for popcorn and treats while we enjoy watching Disney’s animated film, Mulan.
Cost: $75. Register here.
CHINESE VEGETABLE COOKING CLASS
Saturday, January 28 from noon – 1 p.m.
Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Ln.
WHOLE BEEF BUTCHER CLASS
Sunday, January 29 from noon – 4 p.m.
Forbes Meat Company, 220 E. Broadway Blvd.
Join Ben Forbes and his team as they teach their first-ever whole beef butchery class! All students will take home a box of beef and enjoy wine and charcuterie during the experience.
Cost: $300 per person, call the shop at (520) 474-2714 to reserve your spot.
SAND-RECKONER WINE TASTING & CHARCUTERIE BOARD MAKING
Monday, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Sand-Reckoner Vineyards Tasting Room, 510 N. Seventh Ave. #170
Swirl, sip, and sample your way into the week. In this workshop, you’ll sip on five soon-to-be-released Sand-Reckoner wines while customizing and snacking on your charcuterie board.
You’ll taste five Sand-Reckoner varieties: A white, rosé, and three reds. Humble Board’s owner Emili Krzyzanowski will guide you on how to pair the meats, cheeses, condiments, fruits, and sweets to create divine flavor combinations and style your board so it’s beautifully put together; you’ll take home whatever is left.
Cost: $75. Purchase your ticket here.
ALPINE WINE TASTING WITH MAVERICK BEVERAGE CO.
Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Tucson Hop Shop is hosting an Alpine Wine tasting with Maverick Beverage Co. featuring wines from Savoie, France. Cheers!
