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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!
What Iron John’s Brewing Beer & Bites Night When 4 p.m. Friday, July 15 Where BOCA Tacos y Tequila 828 E. Speedway Blvd. More Info Facebook event page, 520-777-8134 BOCA Tacos y Tequila […]
Jackie TranJul 12, 2016
From September 6 – 15, more than 80 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at either a $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55 price point.
Matt SternerSep 4, 2024
We asked local chefs, food writers, restaurant owners, food photographers, and friends to share that experience.
Rita ConnellyNov 20, 2024
Casa Del Rio, the unassuming Mexican restaurant on Pantano Road near 22nd Street, is shaking things up with a tiki bar program.
Addie IbarraNov 15, 2024
It’s a great time for local restaurants to showcase what they’re great at, which is serving some of the best food in the country!
Matt SternerSep 13, 2024
Some local businesses, like Johnny Gibson’s and the Saddlehorn Saloon, have closed temporarily, so we’re excluding them from this list.
Dec 31, 2024
Sonoran Restaurant Week is comin’ in hot, offering a variety of prix fixe menus available Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 15.
Sep 9, 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
We scrolled, double-tapped, and heart-eyed our way through the year, and now it’s time to unveil the top 10 Instagram posts.
Dec 23, 2024
Now, in its sixth year, Sonoran Restaurant Week has seen its fair share of incredible menus and edible experiences.
Matt SternerSep 3, 2024
Owner and chef Heriberto Garcia, alongside his wife Maria Santos, have been the heart and soul behind 3 Margaritas Kitchen for five years.
Elian Macias ParadaSep 27, 2024
Owner Pedro “Periquín” Picón has been running Periquín Sonoran Hot Dogs for more than 13 years alongside his father, mother, and brother.
Elian Macias ParadaSep 6, 2024
A little over a two weeks ago, Victoria Cocina Mexicana opened at 7090 N. Oracle Rd. #172 — greeting folks with smiling faces and mariachi.
Matt SternerSep 23, 2024
Tucson Doobie’s regular ExtravaGanja event is sparking up again on Friday, September 20 from 7-10 p.m. at Sunset Glass Gallery.
Tucson DoobieSep 16, 2024
The festivities, sponsored by Rio Nuevo District, Arizona Bowl, Visit Tucson, and more, begin at 4 p.m. with food trucks and vendors.
Matt SternerDec 10, 2024
It’s an invitation to step outside your comfort zone (or lean into your love for vegan food) and discover something new.
Hannah HernandezDec 7, 2024
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
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week has been rollin’ strong and is happening now until the end of the day on Saturday, December 7.
Hannah HernandezDec 5, 2024
We’re hosting a holiday canned food drive! If you bring at least two canned food items you’ll score a free vegan hot cocoa.
Hannah HernandezDec 4, 2024
If you were to ask the typical Tucsonan what their plans are for Cinco de Mayo, they’re likely to have an answer that involves a couple tacos and a lot […]
Theresa DelaneyMay 5, 2015