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Stuff your stockings with some local gift cards this holiday season

Stuff your stockings with some local gift cards this holiday season

Dec 9, 20204 min read

It’s the season of giving, a reason for gifting, and quite honestly, a time to be happy with those that you love — no gifts are needed for that.

However, plenty of local restaurants and businesses are offering deals on gift cards this holiday season, gifting you an opportunity to enjoy what the city of Tucson has to offer.

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So, keep in mind, these aren’t all of the gift cards making their rounds through the town, but they’re a good start if you’re struggling on what to get your third cousin, twice removed for the holidays. Additionally, if gift cards aren’t your thing, Desert Provisions is spreading the holiday cheer with its Holiday Gift Sets.

Bumsted’s at Wonderwall

1003 N. Stone Ave.

Bumsteds@Wonderwall gift cards now available! Just in time for Christmas!

Posted by Bumsted’s on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The restaurant and bar used to be located on Fourth Avenue, but now they’re just down the road over on Stone Ave. The spot has food, drinks, and socially distanced karaoke — perfect for that uncle that tends to sing at the dinner table.

For more information, visit wonderwallbar.com.

Commoner & Co.

6960 E. Sunrise Dr.
Chicken Pate at Commoner & Co.
Chicken Pate at Commoner & Co. (Credit: Jackie Tran)

If you buy a $100 card, you’ll be rewarded a free $20 card. This deal is jollier than a candy cane crusted cookie dipped in a mug of steaming hot cocoa.

For more information, visit commonertucson.com.

Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.
Mussels at Ghini's French Cafe
Mussels at Ghini’s French Cafe (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Get ’em while they’re hot. Throughout the month of December, if you pick up a $100 gift card you’ll get another $25 for free. Bon appétit.

For more information, visit ghinisfrenchcafe.com.

Hotel Congress and Cup Cafe

311 E. Congress St.
Cup Cafe patio (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress)
Cup Cafe patio (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress)

Pick up $100 in gift cards and the historic hotel will give you an additional $20 bonus card. The online values available are from $20 to $100 in increments of 10. If you would like a different value, give the hotel front desk a call at (520) 622-8848.

For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.

Pita Jungle

5340 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 100 • 7090 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 128
Father's Day specials at Pita Jungle (Photo courtesy of Pita Jungle)
Father’s Day specials at Pita Jungle (Photo courtesy of Pita Jungle)

At either Pita Jungle location in Tucson, spend $25 in gift cards and you’ll get $5 back in “Pita Dough” — a voucher that can be used on future purchases. Another option is to buy $125 or $250 worth of catering and get back $25 or $50.

These deals are valid until December 31.

For more information, visit pitajungle.com.

Postino

2500 E. Grant Rd.
Brunch at Postino WineCafe Tucson (Credit: Melissa Stihl)
Brunch at Postino WineCafe Tucson (Credit: Melissa Stihl)

The home of one of the most popular Happy Hours in town is offering a bonus $20 gift card if you purchase $100 in gift cards for your loved ones — or for just yourself.

For more information, visit postinowinecafe.com.

Prep & Pastry

2660 N. Campbell Ave. • 6450 E. Grant Rd., Suite 160
Poblano Verde Beni at Prep & Pastry (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Poblano Verde Beni at Prep & Pastry (Credit: Jackie Tran)

There are two locations to enjoy this gift card — perfect for the family members on the “other side of town.” If you purchase a $50 gift card you’ll land yourself an additional $10 gift card.

For more information, visit prepandpastry.com.

Snooze

2500 E. Grant Rd., Suite 182
Snooze
Photo courtesy of Snooze on Instagram

Don’t snooze on this deal. You can harness a $20 bonus gift card if you purchase $100 in gift cards. The bonus gift card is only available for in-restaurant or e-gift purchases.

For more information, visit snoozeeatery.com.

Tap & Bottle and Westbound

403 N. 6th Ave., Suite 135 • 7254 N. Oracle Rd. • 267 S. Avenida del Convento, Suite 12

Gift and You Shall Receive! **Cyber** Gift Card Deal! Purchase $100 in gift cards online and get a $25 Bonus Card!…

Posted by Tap & Bottle on Monday, November 30, 2020

Both Tap & Bottle locations and its west side location, Westbound, are offering a pretty sweet gift card deal. The deadline is Monday, December 14, and if you buy a $50 gift card you’ll get an additional $10, and then an additional $25 if you snag a $100 card.

For more information, visit thetapandbottle.com or westboundtucson.com.

Trident Grills and Trident Pizza Pub

2033 E. Speedway Blvd. • 250 S. Craycroft Rd. • 2910 N. Swan Rd. • 2912 W. Ina Rd. • 446 N. Campbell Ave., Unit 100
Trident Pizza Pub (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Trident Pizza Pub (Credit: Jackie Tran)

All of the locations across the city are offering a gift card sale for the holidays. If you purchase a $50 gift card, you’ll get $10 and then buy $100 in gift cards to get an extra $25.

For more information, visit tridentgrill.com.

Union Public House, Proof & Reforma

4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Combo Cutting Board at Union Public House (Credit: Adam Lehrman)
Combo Cutting Board at Union Public House (Credit: Adam Lehrman)

Have you hung out on the patio in the middle of these three great spots? If you purchase a $100 gift card from any of these spots, you’ll get a bonus of $20. That gift car will get you in on a wide variety of food and signature drinks from either restaurant.

For more information, visit plazadining.com.

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

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From July 6 through July 12, upload your receipt from ANY local business at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and earn entries toward the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer grand prize drawing at the end of August. 🔗 in bio. 

ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. 

WEEK 6 WINNERS
Here are the winners from Happy Hour Week:
* Libby wins a $50 gift card to North Italia
* Keely wins a ticket to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
* arts_primacy_2c wins a four-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
* donita3000 wins a $20 gift card to Ghini’s French Caffe
* Nancy wins a $100 Visa gift card
* Gabriella wins a $100 Visa gift card 

PRIZES
This week’s prize pool includes:
* Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge tickets
* $100 Visa gift card
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* $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe 
* @desertmuseum passes

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