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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!
Hispanic supermarket chain Cardenas Markets opened its first Tucson location at 902 W. Irvington Rd. on Wednesday, November 20. Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the leading Hispanic supermarket chain […]
Jackie TranDec 13, 2019
Are you having some tough luck searching for a new job? Don’t get frustrated! Several restaurants, bars, and businesses in the culinary industry are looking for new recruits. It’s quite […]
Matt SternerNov 5, 2019
While New Mexico diner Poco & Mom’s closed its location at 1060 S. Kolb Rd. in June after a 20-year run, the neighborhood won’t need to wait long for a […]
Jackie TranOct 23, 2019
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink is hosting the first of many dinners for its new Pop-Up Series from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23. The dinner series will take […]
Matt SternerOct 16, 2019
If you’re hungry and hanging around the University of Arizona, you’re in luck. Don’t worry about chain restaurants at the food court – venture around the perimeter of campus for […]
Jackie TranSep 12, 2019
It’s the last specialty menu of the summer, and they’re headed to the east coast. Kingfisher is serving up a “Back East” menu for its annual “Summer Road Trip” from […]
Matt SternerAug 20, 2019
In ye olden days, about 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, beer brewing evolved as a fortunate offshoot of bread baking. Both these comforting barley-based products were crafted by the deft […]
Angela OrlandoJun 27, 2019
Throughout the season, Café Botánica at the Tucson Botanical Gardens is hosting the “Farm to Fork Summer Feast Series” beginning Thursday, June 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. To accommodate […]
Matt SternerJun 19, 2019
Flagstaff isn’t just a pit stop on the way to the Grand Canyon. Nor is it a tourist trap — the food scene and dedication to local ingredients has exploded over […]
Jackie TranJun 14, 2019
Although we’re always working hard to bring you the latest in food news, we also have meals outside of what you read about or see on Instagram. With that in […]
Jackie TranMay 1, 2019
Florida native Emily Dillport began her career with the Ritz-Carlton 12 years ago. Before moving to Arizona, she worked for their properties at Orlando, Palm Beach, Aruba, St. Thomas and New Orleans. […]
Jackie TranApr 26, 2019
Dante’s Fire perpetually smolders, nice and warm, on the backburner of Tucsonans’ “where-should-we-eat-dinner-tonight?” minds. Starting this month, the midtown upscale gastropub, with its craft cocktail-forward bar, heats up with a […]
Angela OrlandoApr 23, 2019
Aidan Gould started working in the industry at age 18, having only cooked at home. He began his self-initiated culinary education with his grandmother’s 40-year-old Wüsthof for about three years, then […]
Jackie TranApr 5, 2019
Fourth Avenue shipping container development The Boxyard is quietly blooming into a food destination. While only the bar was open at The Boxyard’s launch, three restaurants have since opened: Percheron Mexican […]
Jackie TranMar 19, 2019
Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried enjoyed a wee bit of downtown Tucson today. In town for two sold out, back-to-back shows at Laff’s Comedy Caffe, the well-known former voice of […]
Adam LehrmanFeb 20, 2019
The Tucson Mall food court has evolved into a surprisingly gourmet frozen dessert destination. Up until a few months ago, icy sweet offerings included Yogurt Swirl and Allegro-Gelato Naturale Italiano. […]
Angela OrlandoFeb 7, 2019
The combination of tomato juice and vodka has been famous since the ’20s when a New York bar patron said the drink he was served looked like a ‘bloody mary’. […]
Chelsey WadeFeb 5, 2019
Make your date say “ooh la la” this Valentine’s Day. Although, don’t be upset when you find out they’re talking about the meal perfectly placed in front of them as opposed […]
Matt SternerJan 30, 2019
A fresh start often begins with a fresh meal. Here’s a slew of dining options for you to indulge in, toast to, and sway to the rhythms of as you […]
Matt SternerDec 24, 2018
Inside the main dining room of Mr. An’s, a master teppan chef pushes a cart stocked with perfectly portioned ingredients: cut vegetables for the Veggie Lover, chicken for the Flight […]
Debbie WeingartenDec 20, 2018