There is a mountain of things to do this weekend and we’re just here to share some of it.
Below, you’ll find the likes of cooking classes, not one, but two wine dinners (one’s chocolate-inspired), a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood, family events, and more.
Don’t forget, you can check out our Events Directory for a full list of Foodie events happening this week and other upcoming things to do.
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD: GREECE
Thursday, July 14 from 6 – 8 p.m.
5655 E. River Rd., #101
Join Antsy Nancy each month, as you cook your way around the world. This month’s country is Greece! Learn to make Lamb Kebobs with Tzatziki Sauce.
Antsy Nancy will be serving a Greek-inspired charcuterie board and baklava for dessert, too. Register for the class here.
TASTE THE BLOCK: SAVORY & SWEET WINE DINNER
Thursday, July 14 starting at 6:30 p.m.
266 E. Congress St.
Focusing on all things chocolate, this delectable dinner will be hosted in HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery’s cozy new bar area. Enjoy a curated five-course experience, with Old World wine pairings accompanying each carefully crafted plate.
The menu looks absolutely delectable:
- Chocolate Charcuterie of Italian-style chocolates, fig jam, Point Reyes bleu cheese, local honey
- Crispy pork belly mole, caramelized onions, toasted cashews, petite cilantro
- Orange and cocoa-dusted sea bass, Vermont-cultured orange butter, arugula
- Coffee and cocoa-seared duck breast, crystallized ginger, mocha cream, toasted basmati
- Chocolate babka, coconut ice cream, macerated berries, currant gastrique, basil shatter
CHILLIN’ AT THE CHUL
Friday, July 15 – Saturday, July 16, from 5 – 8 p.m.
7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Join Tohono Chul on Fridays and Saturdays this summer for Chillin at the Chul! You can literally chill down in the gardens and feel a 10° difference in temperature. From 5 – 8 p.m. you’ll find music, refreshing spirits, and light bites.
Psst… Admission is free.
Saturdays are family-friendly as they’ve partnered with the Children’s Museum of Oro Valley to provide nature play to keep kids entertained while parents relax.
SORBET CIDER FLIGHT NIGHT
Friday, July 15 from 6 – 9 p.m.
400 N. Fourth Ave.
Reserve your spot for a sweet pairing of Hub Ice Creamery Ice Cream and Bawker Bawker Cider. You’ll be able to enjoy the following pairings:
- Passionfruit Rose Cider w/ Mango Passionfruit Sorbet
- PB & Strawberry Jelly (nitro) Cider w/ Red Berry Sorbet
- Prickly Pear Lemon Cider w/ Prickly Pear Sorbet
BANS OFF BASH
Saturday, July 16 from 5 – 8 p.m.
3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Tucson Hop Shop and Haunted Hands Studio are throwing a party for Planned Parenthood. Free admission, but donations are encouraged; there will be plenty of opportunities to donate at the event.
Features speakers from Planned Parenthood AZ, shopping from local artists, live screenprinting by Tanline Printing (featuring the awesome snake/uterus design by Best in Tucson Tattoo Artist, Lisa Cardenas) tattoo flash sales by Haunted Hands, food trucks (Black Market BBQ and Tucson Fat Noodle), music by DJ Shelby Athouguia (Electric Feel / KXCI), and more.
CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS AT T&B NORTH!
Saturday, July 16 from 5 – 10 p.m.
7254 N. Oracle Rd.
Tap & Bottle has a lot going on this year. They just finished celebrating their nine-year anniversary at the downtown location and are getting ready to celebrate the north taproom turning five years old.
Join Tap & Bottle Downtown this Saturday, July 9 for music, food from Black Market BBQ, and of course, beer! There will be staff favorites and collaborations on tap, too.
Read our July 2022 article: “Both Tap & Bottle locations are celebrating anniversaries with a big bang.”
GUT GOES TO THE MOVIES!
Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
6400 E. El Dorado Circle
The Gastronomic Union of Tucson presents: GUT Goes to the Movies! The first dinner of the 2022 summer series takes inspiration from Hollywood blockbusters, foreign indie films, and cult classics alike to bring you an imaginative dinner.
The GUT chefs are offering a five-course menu with a welcome cocktail and wines to accompany the meal. Courses in this dinner pay tribute to the films: Julie & Julia, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Tampopo, Big Night, and Ratatouille. Prepare for an evening of classic haute cuisine, international fare, and whimsical flights of fancy.
Read our July 2022 article: “Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) announces the return of its collaborative pop-up dinners“.
Article written by:
Addie Ibarra
More about AddieAddie 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.
