As the temps heat up, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is heating up the culinary scene with its “$20 for 2020 Summer Dine-in/out promotion.”
Throughout the months of July and August, local restaurants, breweries, and wineries are offering some awesome deals for just $20. Being that many of its charitable fundraising events have been canceled this year, SAACA is using this unique opportunity to still show their support to the community.
The nonprofit organization posted the following on their website:
“We have decided to donate all our annual media partnerships which would typically be used to promote these community events and give back to our chefs, culinary, and restaurant partners at no cost. We ask that you continue to support Tucson’s unique culinary heritage this summer, while supporting our chefs, restaurants and culinary makers who are most in need.”
Keep in mind, the $20 deals are only available throughout the months of July and August, so start planning your meals now — there’s a lot to choose from.
Heads up: Some of these meals are either dine-in or takeout only.
$20 for Summer 2020 Deals
- Barrio Brewing Company
- $20 Takeout Special: Order of Wings (Traditional or Any Flavor), a Chicken Quesadilla, and a six-pack of Barrio Beer (choose from Blonde, Rojo, Citrazona, or Hipsterville Hazy IPA)
- Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano
- $20 Dine-in Special: Simple Salad, House-made Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Petite Tiramisu
- Benson City Grill
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Lunch for Two – two hand-pressed hamburgers, cooked to your specification, and a choice of a side
- Borderlands Brewing Company
- $20 Takeout Special: Growler fill of Imperial German Chocolate Cake Porter
- Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
- $20 Dine-in Special: BBQ Meal Deal – half-pound of your choice of Brisket, Pulled Pork or Smoked Chicken. A choice of two sides, including Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Serrano Grits, Mashed Potatoes, Drop Biscuits, Sonoran Beans, or Side Salad. Plus, a serving of their House Cobbler.
- Charred Pie Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen
- $20 Dine-in Special: Your choice of one pizza or sandwich, a pint of beer or glass of wine, and one dessert
- Chef Chic
- $20 Takeout Special: Lunch for Two – two sandwiches, two drinks, and a side to share
- Dante’s Fire
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Weekly $20 Meal Kits, a daily Happy Hour, and Chef Specials. Call (520) 382-9255 for more information on the weekly specials.
- Fermented Tea Company Kombucha
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: New FTC Growler with Kombucha fill
- Fired Pie
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Purchase two custom pizzas, salads, mac and cheese, or any combination of two, plus two medium soft drinks. Use the code “SAACA” for online and phone orders.
- Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Choice of either a Medium One-Topping Pizza and a bottle of wine for $20 or a Medium One-Topping Pizza and a Dinner Salad for $20
- Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
- $20 Takeout Special: Whole Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quiche
- Harvest Restaurant
- $20 Dine-in Special: Choice of a gourmet burger or sandwich, choice of a craft brew or a glass of house wine, and a dessert
- Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Pollo a la Brasa – One Whole Rotisserie Chicken with Fries and a Salad
- Maynards Market & Kitchen
- $20 Dine-in Special: One Artisan Maynard’s pizza and two glasses of wine
- Micha’s Restaurant
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: Choice of two entrees including Two Chicken Enchiladas, Two Machaca (Shredded Beef) Enchiladas, Two Ground Beef Tacos, or Two Pattie Beef Tacos. Each entree comes with Rice and Beans.
- Rune Wines
- $20 Dine-in or Takeout Special: A bottle of chilled Rosé with two souvenir glasses
- Sapphire Catering
- $20 Takeout Special: Different deals every Friday. For more information on the next special, visit sapphireservicesaz.com.
- Savaya Coffee Market (Oro Valley location)
- $20 Takeout Special: Choice of four 16-ounce iced toddy coffees with your choice of dairy milk or milk alternative, four 10-ounce hot flavored latte with a milk of your choice, or 16 ounces of whole espresso blend beans (can be ground)
- Westward Look (Gold Room)
- $20 Takeout Special: New deals will be at westwardlook.com every two weeks with a new “Grab and Go Menu”
For more information, visit saaca.org. If you are a local business and want to add your culinary concept to the $20 Summer Special Promotion, register online at saaca.formstack.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
