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Foodie Events from July 6-12: Tiki Drinks, Burlesque & More

Tiki Cocktails (Photo by Evgeni Lazarev)

Foodie Events from July 6-12: Tiki Drinks, Burlesque & More

Jul 5, 20234 min read

There’s a heck of a lot of new things to do!

Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.

SUPER COOL EVENTS IN TUCSON

THE ENCHANTED ZOMBIE ROOM AT OWLS CLUB

Thursday, July 6 at 8 p.m.
236 S. Scott Ave.

Step into a thrilling world of enchantment and zombies at The Enchanted Zombie Room on July 6th. Experience the mesmerizing performances of burlesque dancers Natasha Noir and Nikki Riot, hosted by the captivating MC, and keep the night alive with the beats of DJ Han Cholo. Indulge in the mystique with special offerings of three tantalizing Tiki drinks, including the signature Painkiller and Saturn cocktails. Get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment and delight for all your senses.

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HYDRATE AT THE LIVING LAB: CULTIVATING NATIVE EDIBLES

Thursday, July 6 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
1137 N. Dodge Blvd.

This class is for everyone with a desire to learn more about native edibles! Folks will learn what “native edible” means ecologically, regionally, and culturally. They’ll review a variety of native edible species and what to keep an eye out for harvesting now and what to look forward to in months to come. 

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CHILLIN AT THE CHUL

Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8
7366 Paseo Del Norte

Join the Tohono Chul crew Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites from the Garden Bistro!

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SATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN KITCHEN

Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. – Noon
2205 S. Fourth Ave.

Saturdays at the Garden Kitchen are held monthly at The Garden Kitchen.  These events offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration (you get to try all the food and take home the recipes!), and a gardening class.

These events will be held both in-person and virtually. If you plan to come in person, please remember to bring your water bottle! If you plan to attend virtually, join us on Zoom. No pre-registration is required for the activities.

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CELEBRATE 8 YEARS OF 1912 BREWING’S BEERS!

Saturday, July 8 from Noon – 8 p.m.
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105

In honor of this special day, 1912 Brewing will be featuring a few new beer releases. We’ll also have special beer cocktail mixes, slushies, and more! Also, they’re stoked to welcome Daniela’s Cooking food truck — indulge in some totally tubular tacos, burgers, and other righteous food!

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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF TAP & BOTTLE DOWNTOWN

Saturday, July 8 from Noon – 9 p.m.
403 N. Sixth Ave. #135

Tap & Bottle Downtown is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary on Saturday, July 8 with an all-day party. Tap & Bottle opened in 2013 with a focus on being a craft beer + bottleshop and expanded to carry a curated wine and spirits selection. To celebrate, Tap & Bottle is releasing a collaborative IPA brewed with Dragoon Brewery called ‘Ten Years Gone.

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2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN

Saturday, July 8 from 5 – 10 p.m.
Multiple Locations

2nd Saturdays is a community-oriented event that takes place the second Saturday of each month in downtown Tucson. Local vendors, musicians, food trucks, and more, line Congress Street and Scott Avenue with the sounds and smells of an event that should not be missed. 

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TROPICAL PIG ROAST AT THE DOWNTOWN CLIFTON

Saturday, July 8 from 6 p.m. – Midnight
485 S. Stone Ave.

Get ready to feast on succulent roasted pork, sip on fruity cocktails, and dance to tropical beats at our upcoming Tropical Pig Roast on July 8! Barrio Brewing, Owl’s Club, Portal Cocktails, St. Charles Tavern, Danny’s Baboquivari Lounge, Sidecar, and Compa Spirits with 5-to-Oh Coffee will be there to pour the drinks while you enjoy the warm summer evening as we celebrate the flavors of the tropics. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt!

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CHARCUTERIE WORKSHOP WITH HUMBLE BOARD

Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m.
930 E. Second St.

You’ll get a step-by-step tutorial on how to style a personal charcuterie board that you can then take home with you! She’ll teach you how to make a Salami Rose, style cheeses, slice fruit in different ways to add texture as well as play with color and movement to make your board pop. Complimentary glass of house wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage included with ticket purchase.

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JULY SUMMER FRUIT MONTH AT CAFE A LA C’ART

Wednesday, July 12 – Sunday, July 16
150 N. Main Ave.

Join the team every day in July for fruit-themed coffee, cocktail, lemonade, and lunch specials. This week (July 12 – 16) is Strawberry Week.

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WHY NOT WEDNESDAY? AT EL CORRAL

Wednesday, July 12
2201 E. River Rd.

Get a giant, 32-ounce, mesquite grilled Tomahawk steak, Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer, salad, and choice of side for $99. For another $10 they will make it a meal for two. They’ll also have a margarita-tasting flight and Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer available.

Reservations are accepted but not required.

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After a concert at Congress, a long shift, or a night out on Fourth Avenue, you might not want to stay up even later to cook. Thank you, late night kitchens. The options span more than just drive-thrus and dollar menus. From Sonoran hot dogs and solar-baked pizza to fresh gyros and craft cocktails with bar bites, Tucson’s late-night scene covers serious ground.

Some spots stay open past 2 a.m., while others offer late-night happy hours that make the decision even easier. This guide rounds up places to eat late in Tucson after 10 p.m., whether you need a full meal or just something to hold you over. Hours can change after this article is updated, so check ahead before you head out.

@bison_witches 
@brooklynpizzaco 
@bumsteds 
@elliottsoncongress 
@gentlebens 
@omars_hiway_chef 
@hubdowntown 
@karameloking 
@kontiki_tucson 
@miramontetucson 
@pocketspoolandpub 
@quesos_on_4th 
@red_garter_tucson 
@sisterstucson 
@surlywenchpub 
@jackrabbitloungetucson 
@tridentbargrill 
@uncorked_bar
@uniontucson 
@urbanpitaaz 
@woodennickeltucson 

Tucsonfoodie.comAfter a concert at Congress, a long shift, or a night out on Fourth Avenue, you might not want to stay up even later to cook. Thank you, late night kitchens. The options span more than just drive-thrus and dollar menus. From Sonoran hot dogs and solar-baked pizza to fresh gyros and craft cocktails with bar bites, Tucson’s late-night scene covers serious ground. Some spots stay open past 2 a.m., while others offer late-night happy hours that make the decision even easier. This guide rounds up places to eat late in Tucson after 10 p.m., whether you need a full meal or just something to hold you over. Hours can change after this article is updated, so check ahead before you head out. @bison_witches @brooklynpizzaco @bumsteds @elliottsoncongress @gentlebens @omars_hiway_chef @hubdowntown @karameloking @kontiki_tucson @miramontetucson @pocketspoolandpub @quesos_on_4th @red_garter_tucson @sisterstucson @surlywenchpub @jackrabbitloungetucson @tridentbargrill @uncorked_bar @uniontucson @urbanpitaaz @woodennickeltucson Tucsonfoodie.com
Tucson’s resorts offer some of the region’s most memorable dining, from Sonoran-inspired steakhouses to poolside grills with mountain views. Whether you’re staying overnight or stopping in for dinner, these properties make the meal part of the experience.

Additionally, the variety across these resorts featured here spans far beyond a single style of dining. Guests can settle into a fine-dining room overlooking the Santa Catalinas, grab tacos by the pool, or join a chef-led cooking class before dinner. Each property brings its own take on desert hospitality, so this guide breaks down where to eat and what makes each spot worth the trip.🧳🌞

@arizonainn 
@canyonranch 
@casinodelsolresort 
@playddcsoaz 
@elconquistadoresort 
@haciendadelsolaz 
@jwstarrpass 
@lodgeonthedesert 
@loewsventana 
@miravalarizona 
@miravistaresort 
@omnitucsonnational 
@solana_spanish_villas 
@tanqueverderanch 
@jthtucson 
@ritzcarltondovemountain 
@westinlapaloma 
@whitestallionranchaz 

Tucsonfoodie.com 

#tucsonfoodie #tucsonazTucson’s resorts offer some of the region’s most memorable dining, from Sonoran-inspired steakhouses to poolside grills with mountain views. Whether you’re staying overnight or stopping in for dinner, these properties make the meal part of the experience. Additionally, the variety across these resorts featured here spans far beyond a single style of dining. Guests can settle into a fine-dining room overlooking the Santa Catalinas, grab tacos by the pool, or join a chef-led cooking class before dinner. Each property brings its own take on desert hospitality, so this guide breaks down where to eat and what makes each spot worth the trip.🧳🌞 @arizonainn @canyonranch @casinodelsolresort @playddcsoaz @elconquistadoresort @haciendadelsolaz @jwstarrpass @lodgeonthedesert @loewsventana @miravalarizona @miravistaresort @omnitucsonnational @solana_spanish_villas @tanqueverderanch @jthtucson @ritzcarltondovemountain @westinlapaloma @whitestallionranchaz Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
@Thedistrict520 has taken over a Tucson address with nearly two decades of history. 

Once home to Pastiche, the space sat dark and gutted for two years after a difficult chapter that left the building severely damaged. Now, longtime Pastiche regulars Gabriel Cordova and Tracy Hien have brought 3025 N. Campbell Ave. back to life.

The result is something entirely new: a sports bar with nine 4K screens, shuffleboard, a pool table, and a scratch-cooking approach to burgers, wings, shrimp, and more.

From rebuilding the space themselves to receiving the blessing of Pastiche owner Pat Connors’ widow, Julie, the story behind The District is about more than opening a restaurant. It is about giving a wounded neighborhood landmark another chapter.

Read @sea_lyon’s full story at Tucsonfoodie.com. 

Photos by @sea_lyon 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz@Thedistrict520 has taken over a Tucson address with nearly two decades of history. Once home to Pastiche, the space sat dark and gutted for two years after a difficult chapter that left the building severely damaged. Now, longtime Pastiche regulars Gabriel Cordova and Tracy Hien have brought 3025 N. Campbell Ave. back to life. The result is something entirely new: a sports bar with nine 4K screens, shuffleboard, a pool table, and a scratch-cooking approach to burgers, wings, shrimp, and more. From rebuilding the space themselves to receiving the blessing of Pastiche owner Pat Connors’ widow, Julie, the story behind The District is about more than opening a restaurant. It is about giving a wounded neighborhood landmark another chapter. Read @sea_lyon’s full story at Tucsonfoodie.com. Photos by @sea_lyon #tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
New menu at @Basqueriaaz🔥

Some of the Tucson Foodie team stopped by Basqueria to check out the new menu. Here’s some of what we tried on our visit:

Andalusian green beans and beef pintxo
Tinned sardines
Manchego and quince
Niçoise salad
Lobster bisque
Garlic mushrooms
Fried zucchini
Spanish chicken and mushrooms
Salmón coca
Salumi bocadillo
Cold tapas trio
Chocolate crepes
Pastries

To drink:
Marianito
Carajillo
Sangria 

Basqueria’s new menu puts Basque and Spanish flavors front and center, with expanded tapas, pintxos, paella, brunch, and cocktails. Weekend brunch runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with La Hora del Vermut before the midday meal. Happy hour is Monday–Thursday from 4–6 p.m. and Friday–Saturday from 10 p.m. until close.

Read @jackie_tran_’s article/check out his photos on Tucsonfoodie.com 

#tucsonfoodie #downtowntucsonNew menu at @Basqueriaaz🔥 Some of the Tucson Foodie team stopped by Basqueria to check out the new menu. Here’s some of what we tried on our visit: Andalusian green beans and beef pintxo Tinned sardines Manchego and quince Niçoise salad Lobster bisque Garlic mushrooms Fried zucchini Spanish chicken and mushrooms Salmón coca Salumi bocadillo Cold tapas trio Chocolate crepes Pastries To drink: Marianito Carajillo Sangria Basqueria’s new menu puts Basque and Spanish flavors front and center, with expanded tapas, pintxos, paella, brunch, and cocktails. Weekend brunch runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with La Hora del Vermut before the midday meal. Happy hour is Monday–Thursday from 4–6 p.m. and Friday–Saturday from 10 p.m. until close. Read @jackie_tran_’s article/check out his photos on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #downtowntucson