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Italian Week runs now through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!đđ
Support Tucsonâs 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.
đ Week 5 Winners
⢠Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
⢠Keely: Americaâs Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
⢠arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
⢠Donita3000: $20 Ghiniâs 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 youâre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
đ This Weekâs 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
@Theironcheftucson returns to Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita this Saturday, July 18!
Two-time reigning champion @chef_antbanks of @obonsushi is back to defend his title against AJ Mortazavi of @barnyard_az, winner of the 2026 Meet the Chefs competition. Once the secret ingredient is revealed, both chefs will race against the clock to create dishes judged on taste, creativity, and presentation.
The event begins with the Culinary Experience from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring three hours of food and drink sampling, cooking demos, and classes, followed by the live Iron Chef Competition from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event.
More details and tickets at Tucsonfoodie.comđđ
JosĂŠ Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam MĂŠndez of Washington, D.C.âs Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundationâs 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 chefâs counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.
Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!đ
Read @Jackie_tran_âs article on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucsonaz #tucsonnews
Italian Week starts today, and weâre sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. Weâll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.â¤ď¸âđŠšđś
Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!đ
Support Tucsonâs 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.
đ Week 5 Winners
⢠Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
⢠Keely: Americaâs Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
⢠arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
⢠Donita3000: $20 Ghiniâs 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 youâre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
đ This Weekâs 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 Tucsonâs best places to eat, drink, shop, and stroll, all in one stop.đśâ¤ď¸
Home to Mercado San AgustĂn, the MSA Annex, The Monier, and the upcoming Bautista development, thereâs always something new to explore. Grab a bite, browse local shops, enjoy the open-air courtyards (theyâre dog-friendly!), or hop on the free Sun Link streetcar, which stops right at the Mercado.
MERCADO SAN AGUSTĂN:
@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 #tucsonfoodieTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
Back in late September, Epic CafĂŠ reopened its doors after closing and then went up for sale. Now, the corner coffee spot on Fourth Avenue is beginning again as CafĂŠ [âŚ]
Matt SternerNov 20, 2020
After temporarily closing, shutting down permanently, and sitting on the market for a couple of months, Epic CafĂŠ is ready to reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 26. Since [âŚ]
Matt SternerSep 25, 2020
As the temps heat up, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is heating up the culinary scene with its â$20 for 2020 Summer Dine-in/out promotion.â Throughout the months of [âŚ]
Matt SternerJul 6, 2020
While Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the allowance of restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, the decree does not translate to âbusiness as usual.â Seventeen new measures have been provided [âŚ]
Angela OrlandoMay 11, 2020
While Tucson hunkers down in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, restaurants have been forced to close their dining rooms and shift to a takeout and delivery only [âŚ]
Adam LehrmanMar 19, 2020
Much like searching for a pot of gold, Tucsonans often scour the city for a place to celebrate St. Patrickâs Day. Whether itâs green beer, something a tad craftier, a [âŚ]
Matt SternerMar 9, 2020
Tucson is more than Mexican food; the culinary cuisine benefits from influences and immigrants from around the world. You donât need a passport to explore all the complex spice blends [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 26, 2020
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort is hosting the 20th annual Zin, Blues & BBQ dinner from 5 â 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. The dinner is offered at [âŚ]
Matt SternerFeb 25, 2020
When it comes to Asian-Mexican cuisine, Korea has enjoyed most of the spotlight. With Roy Choi of Kogi as one of the pioneers, kimchi tacos worked their way into menus [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 12, 2020
âDragonâ is to Chinese restaurant names as âbetoâ or âbertoâ is to Mexican restaurant names. Sure, there are a few gems with those words included, but more often than not, [âŚ]
Jackie TranJan 24, 2020
Give your taste buds something wonderful to taste this year. SAACA, Local First Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens are hosting the annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival from noon [âŚ]
Matt SternerJan 14, 2020
If youâve visited eclectic, colorful CafĂŠ 54 in the past, youâve supported mental health recovery, whether or not you were aware of it. It all started with Our Place Clubhouse, [âŚ]
Meredith O'NeilJan 9, 2020
The depth of flavor in a good bowl of soupâor serving of stewâtakes you to a place of comfort. Stews are best when shared with a group of people but [âŚ]
Chelsey WadeJan 8, 2020
Itâs that time of year when our thoughts turn to gifting (both giving and receiving). As foodies, we wanted to share some of our favorite local gifts from Tucson. Boy, [âŚ]
Jenn TeufelDec 17, 2019
Despite Tucsonâs prominent saguaro and prickly pear, Arizonaâs Five Câs of the economy donât include cactus. Instead, it includes Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus, and Climate. However, Cocktails want to work their way into [âŚ]
Jackie TranNov 19, 2019
Chinese hot pot restaurant eHotPot plan announced plans to open mid-December at 243 E. Speedway Blvd., Ste. 141. Wendy Karahalios, a Taiwan native, will run the restaurant with her husband Alex [âŚ]
Jackie TranNov 14, 2019
Coffee shop CERES quietly opened its doors Monday morning at 77 W. Washington St. â[Ceres] is the Roman goddess of agriculture,â said Carolyn OâConnor, owner of CERES. âAnd she was [âŚ]
Jackie TranOct 22, 2019
Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but snoozing an alarm clock is often more tempting than slaving over the stove. With so many delectable breakfast joints [âŚ]
Jackie TranOct 3, 2019
The Coronet announced that its sister cafe will open with a limited menu on October 5. Little sister cafe, to be precise; Fonda La Hermanita roughly translates to The Little [âŚ]
Jackie TranOct 2, 2019
Long time farmers market El Salvador food truck Selenaâs Salvadorian Food quietly opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2513 N. Campbell Ave., which previously housed Desert Island Eatery. Inside the restaurant, owner [âŚ]
Jackie TranSep 12, 2019