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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!
November was an all-you-can-eat food fest and the month of December followed suit with its friends and family gatherings, fancy dining experiences, and lots of eggnog. Here’s a look back […]
Dec 31, 2022
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Mark WhittakerOct 11, 2022
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Mark WhittakerAug 1, 2022
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Matt SternerFeb 10, 2022
According to Sushi-Kito owner Carlos Chavez, his Mexican sushi restaurant was the first in the area. “We started out as a truck,” said Chavez. “When we sold the truck, the […]
Adam LehrmanMay 22, 2021
For many, times have been tough since March and every local restaurant and business has found ways to deal with the current situation the best that they can. Tucked away […]
Matt SternerAug 28, 2020
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Feb 28, 2020
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Nov 27, 2019
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Jake O'RourkeNov 22, 2019
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Jackie TranApr 30, 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 TranFeb 27, 2019
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Matt SternerDec 12, 2018
There’s a beauty to eating inside a British pub. You’ve got the aromas, the aesthetics, and most importantly, the delicious amount of pub food options. To welcome the summer, The […]
Jun 29, 2018
In the land of food trucks, another Tucson corner will soon be occupied. As a way to celebrate the food truck’s new location appropriately, Cotton Family […]
Matt SternerMay 25, 2018
SPONSORED CONTENT Looking for a place to hang out during game days without all the tailgate-prep? Grab your fellow football fans (American or European, whatever you’re into…) and let Playground […]
Melissa StihlSep 25, 2017
The Kitchen, 628 N. 4th Ave., has closed its doors to make way for The Blind Tiger, scheduled to open winter 2017. Patrons who miss the Kitchen’s cooking can still order certain […]
Jackie TranFeb 17, 2017
Last January, a collective of Arizona female brewers gathered at Barrio Brewing Company to craft the State Bird Double IPA to raise money for women’s shelters in Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Prescott. Barrio […]
Jackie TranFeb 14, 2017
Chicago-style pizza isn’t just deep dish. “The oldest is thin crust with no puffy edge, cut in squares a.k.a. party style, and more toppings than the east coast,” said Anthony “Rocco” […]
Jackie TranDec 28, 2016
Main Gate Square has gained a weekend breakfast and brunch option with Frog & Firkin at 874 E. University Blvd. Available 6 a.m. – noon on Saturdays and Sundays, the menu offers twists […]
Jackie TranOct 19, 2016
Let’s talk traditional southern fried chicken. Chicken parts are marinated or brined, usually in a buttermilk mixture or pickle juice brine. The salt in the solution seasons the meat, but […]
Jackie TranJul 21, 2016