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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!
“Woof Down Wednesday” returns as the Humane Society of Southern Arizona teams up with several local restaurants on Wednesday, July 29. It shouldn’t hurt to be a homeless pet, and […]
Matt SternerJul 27, 2020
As the temps heat up, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is heating up the culinary scene with its “$20 for 2020 Summer Dine-in/out promotion.” Throughout the months of […]
Matt SternerJul 6, 2020
While we have other guides for countries from around the world, today, we highlight black-owned restaurants in Tucson. Alafia West African Cuisine 1070 N. Swan Rd. Alafia serves the authentic, […]
Jackie TranJun 2, 2020
A buzz is brewing around the city as local coffee shops resume business. Some spots are sticking to to-go only, while others are practicing safe, socially distanced seating areas. Each […]
Matt SternerMay 29, 2020
Salad isn’t just for people trying to eat healthy. Vegetables can be tasty too. Happy greens, balanced dressings, and contrasting textures help create the best salads worth craving. While this […]
Jackie TranMar 12, 2020
One of downtown’s best values is only available a few nights a week. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, visit the patio at Hotel Congress to discover Plaza Eats. This humble […]
Jackie TranFeb 24, 2020
A food and travel riddle: what nation’s cuisine is consistently ranked as among the finest in the world yet largely unknown to most Americans? Hint: it is in our own […]
Max McConkeyJan 31, 2020
Pasta has a way of bringing people together. With a variety of types and sauces to pair it with, there are countless ways to enjoy the Italian favorite. Whatever the […]
Chelsey WadeDec 12, 2019
“Desta” means “joy” in Amharic, the official language of East African country Ethiopia. And joy is just what each mouthful provides at Café Desta, Tucson’s second-oldest restaurant representing the cuisine […]
Angela OrlandoDec 11, 2019
If you ask ten different people what their favorite local pizza joint is, you’ll likely get ten different answers. Whether you’re looking for an enormous slice of New York-style or a fancier slice […]
Nov 27, 2019
Almost six years of running 5 Points Market & Restaurant has only reinforced co-owners Jasper Ludwig and Brian Haskins’ passion for nurturing community through food. Many changes are brewing as […]
Angela OrlandoNov 26, 2019
California poke franchise LemonShark Poké quietly opened its first Tucson location on Wednesday. LemonShark Poké was founded by guitarist Tobi Miller of rock band The Wallflowers and race car driver […]
Jackie TranNov 25, 2019
The writing is on the wall at Nook, an Urban Kitchen. Literally. An industrial neon sign beams Eat Well, Live Well. Half mantra, half mandate, it’s a palpable vibe at […]
Kathy McMahonNov 13, 2019
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
We’ve assembled this list of private dining rooms that are ideal for a family gathering, business function, presentation, or celebration. Many of the details vary depending on your group, so […]
Chelsey WadeNov 4, 2019
We just can’t get enough of Maru Japanese Noodle Shop. If you like Japanese food and more specifically, noodles, you’ll definitely want to rush right on over. Whether it’s ramen, […]
Adam LehrmanOct 28, 2019
It’s going to be an entertaining night out, but with benefits. Eat, Drink & Be Giving is throwing a charity event at the Plaza Colonial from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. […]
Matt SternerOct 17, 2019
The Blind Pig quietly opened on Saturday, August 17 at 943 E. University Blvd., which previously housed The Fix, Arizona’s Mac n Chz Headquarters. We haven’t swung by to chat […]
Jackie TranSep 13, 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
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been all about Sonoran Restaurant Week here at Tucson Foodie. Fortunately, whether you eat meat or not, there’s something for you at many of […]
Adam LehrmanSep 9, 2019