In a culinary celebration of a dozen years, Tucson Food Tours, owned by the dynamic local couple Brad and Maria Lawrence, is celebrating its 12th season of guiding locals and visitors through the vibrant gastronomic scene of Tucson.
Tucson Food Tours has gone above and beyond to showcase the best local places to eat, drink, and savor the culture of the city. Featured in the book “100 Things You Must Do In Tucson Before You Die,” Tucson Food Tours invites folks to discover what Tucson has to offer in the culinary world — there are different tours to choose from.
Check out Rita Connelly’s experience with Tucson Food Tours.

Brad and Maria Lawrence founded Tucson Food Tours out of their passion for the city, the outdoors, and great food, of course. Both of them even have more than 18 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry.
“At Tucson Food Tours, we take great pride in our association with the top-notch restaurants in the downtown and Fourth Avenue/Main Gate Square areas of Tucson,” said Brad. “The extraordinary relationships cultivated with our restaurant partners over the past 12 years are the driving force behind the vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere that sets our tours apart as the finest in their category.”
Current Tour Options
Private Events and Custom Tours
For those seeking a more personalized experience, Tucson Food Tours offers private events and custom tours. Whether it’s a brewery tour, an art and shopping excursion, a wine, beer, and spirits tour, or a progressive dinner tour, Tucson Food Tours can tailor an experience to suit your interests and needs.
For more information and to sign up for a tour, visit tucsonfoodtours.com.
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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.















