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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!
Fathers, start your engines (AKA appetites). This Father’s Day has specials dishes, cheap pints of beer, custom-text empanadas, and meal deals that are big enough to feed the entire family. […]
Matt SternerJun 17, 2020
Vegan Tucson Night Market, hosted by Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie, is back on Saturday, June 7, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Aug 27, 2025
Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed the most in May. Also, 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 1, 2023
From noon – 10 p.m. on March 15, the brewery will have Baja Caravan playing throughout the day, and Mike’s food truck will be providing grub.
Matt SternerFeb 28, 2025
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.
Apr 2, 2025
Here’s a list of just a few spots in town that contribute to the local food scene or support it in one way or another — show them some love.
Matt SternerDec 2, 2024
Unless you are from Detroit, pizzas are usually round. Unless you own a hovercraft or are some mad physics genius, wheels are usually round. Do you see the connection here? Putting […]
Mark WhittakerOct 28, 2022
Once a year, the vegetarian and vegan restaurant Vuture Food sends its Plant-Based Junk Food truck to Tucson so it can share its delights with the masses. This year, the […]
Matt SternerFeb 23, 2021
The popular hot chicken stand from Los Angeles, California has been spreading its wings all over the U.S. since Eater LA shared its experience online. Like many Tucson food trucks and carts, the food […]
Matt SternerFeb 11, 2023
The two-day DUSK Music Festival that incorporates art and culinary treats is taking place on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10.
Matt SternerNov 5, 2024
Jackie Tran has been Tucson Foodie’s lead writer and photographer since 2016. He has written over 800 articles about Tucson’s food scene, ranging from food trucks and hole-in-the-wall joints to […]
Jackie TranDec 7, 2018
We’ve booked Lucha Libre wrestlers, RASTAS Band, DJs, live mural painting, a full bar, and 10 local food trucks and pop-ups.
Shane ReiserApr 25, 2024
So many fun events happened this month including the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, multiple gem shows, Tucson Craft Beer Crawl, and the rodeo.
Chris KochFeb 26, 2025
Banhdicted, which has a northwest side location and a food truck, is opening a second brick-and-mortar location at 6878 E. Sunrise Dr.
Matt SternerJan 23, 2024
The very last day to enjoy Ken’s Southern family’s heritage recipes at the 22nd Street location is Saturday, November 2.
Matt SternerOct 4, 2024
When you think “KOA,” it’s pretty much a given that you’re not thinking tikka masala. But at Lazydays KOA RV Resort, hidden down by the Tucson airport, sandwiched between $500,000 […]
Angela OrlandoNov 8, 2019
As a kid on an island in American Samoa, co-owner and head chef Tap Gaoteote Jr. would climb trees with his machete to cut down coconuts and bananas — ingredients […]
Alex DevoidFeb 28, 2019
Now that we’ve finished our Sonoran guide, it’s time to explore the other regional Mexican food in Tucson. Going to Puebla and expecting ‘Mexican food’ would be as naive as […]
Jackie TranOct 7, 2019
Transit Tea is teaming up with the Culinary Graduate food truck for an evening of unique tea beverages and treats alongside local food from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, […]
Matt SternerApr 2, 2021
Cinnamon and sugar sparkle along every nook and cranny of the still-warm churros tucked into a paper bag, a side of silken sweet cajeta for dipping. The familiar fried dough […]
Meredith O'NeilMay 31, 2019