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José Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam Méndez of Washington, D.C.‘s Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform at Pier 57.
The Aug. 11 dinner will celebrate the culinary traditions of Sonora and Oaxaca through a multi course menu centered on heirloom corn, traditional masa, and coastal flavors. Guests will also enjoy a cocktail reception, Mijenta Tequila pairings, and a Q&A with both chefs. The event begins at 6:30 pm at @Pier57.nyc. Tickets are $210 for dining table seats and $250 for the chef’s counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.
Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!🎉
Read @Jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucsonaz #tucsonnews
Italian Week starts today, and we’re sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. We’ll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.❤️🩹🐶
Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!🍝
Support Tucson’s classic and modern Italian restaurants, then upload your receipt at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and the grand prize at the end of August.
🎉 Week 5 Winners
• Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
• Keely: America’s Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
• arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
• Donita3000: $20 Ghini’s French Caffe gift card
• Nancy & Gabriella: $100 Visa gift cards
Italian Week Deal: @reneestucson is offering buy one, get one 50% off (equal or lesser value) for dine-in or takeout. Just mention you’re a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
🏆 This Week’s Prizes
• $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
• $100 Visa gift card
• $75 @carusositalian gift card
• $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
• $50 @miramontetucson gift card
• $50 @localetucson gift card
• @desertmuseum passes
More details in bio!
The Mercado District is one of Tucson’s best places to eat, drink, shop, and stroll, all in one stop.🐶❤️
Home to Mercado San Agustín, the MSA Annex, The Monier, and the upcoming Bautista development, there’s always something new to explore. Grab a bite, browse local shops, enjoy the open-air courtyards (they’re dog-friendly!), or hop on the free Sun Link streetcar, which stops right at the Mercado.
MERCADO SAN AGUSTÍN:
@agustinkitchen
@seiskitchen
@prestacoffee
@laestrella_tucson
@dolcepastellocakes
@zumitosjuicebar
@santacruzriverfm
MSA ANNEX:
@decibelcoffeeworks
@kukai___
@bosburger__
@hidden_hearth
@rolliestucson
@westbound_tapandbottle
THE MONIER:
@wholeslvcepizza
@81barbersofficial
Share your favorite stops with us!
More details on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucson #tucsonfoodie
Two days at @Hiltonelcon felt like the ultimate staycation. Between the pools, hot spring and cold plunge, water slide, yoga, live music, complimentary bike rentals, and their nostalgic “Summer Rewind” experience, there was always something to do. We never left the resort.
The highlight at their on-site restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, was the Pollo Con Rajas - perfectly cooked chicken over a rich creamed poblano, onion, and corn mestizaje. And if you’re at their Sundance Café for breakfast, get the pozole. It’s made from a family recipe that became such a guest favorite it earned a permanent spot on the menu.
Although El Conquistador licenses the Hilton brand, it’s owned and operated by a local company. The culinary team sources much of its meat and produce from Arizona.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an incredible dinner with Catalina Mountain views, this spot is worth adding to your list. 🌵🌞
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
How many receipts have you sent in for NEW-TO-ME week?💛
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
* @eljefecatcafe pass
* $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe
* @desertmuseum passes
Presenting sponsor: @visittucson
Presented by: @bbb_so_az • @510southtucson • @azwinecollectiveTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
Daniel Scordato’s longtime Tucson Italian food staple Vivace Restaurant recently introduced their first menu update. The update marks the first time in 10 years that the menu has changed. “I’ve always wanted […]
Jackie TranJul 25, 2017
Northeast Tucson Italian restaurant Zona 78 announced the launch of weekend brunch on Saturday, June 3. Brunch will be available afterward every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
Jackie TranMay 25, 2017
Mama Louisa’s has been rolling out fresh pasta and Italian-American cuisine since 1956. Their signature dish, Joe’s Special, has appeared on the menu ever since. A dish so timeless doesn’t have any […]
Jackie TranMar 23, 2017
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink quickly became the downtown hot spot for simple, refined Italian cuisine when it opened in 2012. It should come as no surprise that Chef Tyler Fenton began his culinary […]
Jackie TranFeb 24, 2017
What Mama Louisa’s Wine Dinner When 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 Where Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant 2041 S. Craycroft Rd. More Info mamalouisas.com Mama Louisa’s chef Michael Elefante is […]
Jackie TranFeb 2, 2017
Mmmm. Pizza. Hot dogs. Sliders. They’re nature’s most perfect foods, just for you, in this week’s Tucson Food Truck Finds. Jozarelli’s Looking for Italian street food made fresh? This large and luxe food […]
Kim Miklofsky BayneJun 13, 2016
In 1971, Ed Irving and Bob Greenberg, two New York natives, found themselves facing a hot Tucson summer. Their old standby, a refreshing cup of Italian Ice, was no where to […]
Theresa DelaneyFeb 25, 2016
If you love food and you didn’t grow up in a big Italian family then you might have Sunday Supper Envy. That’s a phrase I coined when my best friend in college […]
Nina BoutsikarisJun 19, 2014
Direct from their press release: “On September 4, NoRTH Modern Italian will temporarily close and emerge a few weeks later on September 19 as North Fattoria Italiana, complete with a […]
Adam LehrmanAug 30, 2012
The weather ought to be near perfection, our community’s culture will be on display, and 20+ vendors are setting up at the Foodie Experience.
Matt SternerOct 16, 2024
Bob Dobb’s is a perfect neighborhood bar for folks living in or near the historic Sam Hughes neighborhood.
Matt SternerOct 14, 2024
With a combined experience of 30+ years, their culinary education and French methods are coming into play nicely over on Wrightstown Road.
Matt SternerOct 9, 2024
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13 at Patagonia Town Park.
Matt SternerOct 8, 2024
Marana’s award-winning Fall Festival returns to Heritage River Park for an evening of food and fun for all ages. The free-to-attend event is on Saturday, October 12 from 2 – […]
Matt SternerOct 7, 2024
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Jun 5, 2024
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Oct 2, 2024
The current lineup is sort of a tribute to Tucson Tamale’s tenure on Broadway Boulevard, which brings new life to some old flavors.
Matt SternerJul 30, 2024
“We are going to be closing the Cartel location at the end of July, but will have so many more things to offer at the new place.”
Matt SternerJun 26, 2024
Ja Ramen has finished moving into the former Stackd spot at 54 W. Congress St., which is found between Street Taco & Beer Co. and Perche’ No Italian Bistro. One […]
Matt SternerOct 10, 2022
Right at the tail end of 2020, Locale Neighborhood Italian opened up its doors at 60 N. Alvernon Way., the midtown space that previously housed Old Pueblo Grill. Since then, […]
Matt SternerFeb 1, 2022