Things to do (Aug. 24-30): Mystery Dinner, Chicken Poop Bingo & More in Tucson
Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.
Addie IbarraAug 23, 2023
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Foodie Dinner at @sonoranhouse_samhughes!
Executive Chef Gabriella “Gabby” Alba showcased delicious new dishes while guests enjoyed tastings and shared feedback. Thank you to Chef Gabby, @sonoranhouse_samhughes, and everyone who joined us!🥂
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Italian Week runs now 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
@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.com🏆🎉
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!Tag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.
Addie IbarraAug 23, 2023
Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Queen Creek, this destination blends award-winning extra virgin olive oil with farm-to-table dining
Addie IbarraAug 18, 2023
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: The two chefs will be serving the exact dishes for one night only at each of their restaurants.
Aug 8, 2023
After nearly a year of serving customers under the scorching Tucson sun, the Tucson Coffee Cricket is set to open a location without wheels.
Matt SternerAug 5, 2023
The restaurant located at La Encantada is launching a three-course prix fixe brunch experience beginning on Saturday, August 5.
Matt SternerAug 4, 2023
The Pizza Sonora food truck is MotoSonora Brewing’s very own food venture and will be serving pies daily from 5 – 9 p.m. at 1015 S. Park Ave.
Matt SternerAug 3, 2023
Antsy Nancy, located at 5655 E. River Rd. #101, is hosting a “Lunch & Learn” grilled cheese sandwich class at noon on Friday, August 25.
Matt SternerAug 1, 2023
Premier cuts of meat, skillfully prepared, have been the restaurant’s mainstay from its debut in ’66, and they remain the menu’s centerpiece.
Edie JarolimJul 13, 2023
Wings y Más has landed and is opening on Friday, July 7 at 1145 W. Prince Rd., which is between Fairview Avenue and Flowing Wells Road.
Matt SternerJul 6, 2023
HighWire is hosting a Drag Brunch on Sunday, June 25. The four-hour event is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — showtime is at 11 a.m.
Matt SternerJun 19, 2023
Located on the corner of Fort Lowell Road and Tucson Boulevard, next to Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas, it’s often referred to as the “Bodega.”
Mark WhittakerJun 16, 2023
Penelope Wood Fired Pizza resides within downtown’s Cartel Roasting Co. on Broadway and is the beautiful brainchild of Jared Schwartz.
Mark WhittakerMay 19, 2023
The Kansas City, Missouri-based restaurant chain Chick-in Waffle has flown the coop and landed near the corner of Grant and Craycroft Road.
Matt SternerMay 17, 2023
Check out these cookbooks, each with its rich history and distinct flavors, from the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S. — Tucson!
May 15, 2023
Located in American Eat Co., Fatboy Sandos offers a variety of traditional Japanese-style vegan and non-vegan menu items.
Hannah HernandezMay 12, 2023
Between Star Wars shenanigans for May the Fourth (and Revenge of the Sixth for those who observe), Cinco de Mayo, and the Pueblos del Maiz, there’s a lot to get done this weekend. Buckle up, it’s going to be a fun one.
Addie IbarraMay 3, 2023
This Mother’s Day, show your mom some love with a special meal at one of Tucson’s best restaurants. We’ve rounded up the most delicious deals so you can treat Mom to a day she won’t forget.
Addie IbarraMay 3, 2023
Nestled away in the rolling foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains is the newly-refreshed Omni Tucson National Resort.
Natalie MoeApr 26, 2023
If you’ve ever spotted the Crooked Tooth Brewing Company delivery van cruising around town, there’s a good chance Tony Zamorano is at the wheel.
Jessie ManceApr 25, 2023
While I had previously dined at BATA and in its downstairs bar, Barbata, I had yet to experience the chef’s counter. But with each visit, I found myself more and more captivated by its cuisine and intrigued by its chef’s counter tasting menu.
Natalie MoeApr 24, 2023