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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!
Guide · 23 spots
Are you a pancake aficionado looking for the fluffiest, most mouth-watering pancakes in Tucson? Look no further! We've scoured the city's breakfast spots and diners, from down home to upscale, to bring you a curated list of the best pancakes in Tucson. From classic buttermilk stacks to innovative creations that push th
Max WingertSep 23, 2023
Guide · 9 spots
Modern Italian food means lighter sauces, freshly made pastas and creative takes on seafood, steaks, and poultry. The wine lists may be from smaller, craft wineries — Tavolino’s is curated from Massimo’s brother’s winery — but, your server will be well-trained to help you find the perfect pairing. Some, like Vivace, of
Rita ConnellyJun 19, 2023
Guide · 17 spots
Breakfast burritos are a hearty way to power you through the day. They're also great as a hangover cure. Whatever you need a breakfast burrito for, Tucson is there for you. Local tortillas? Housemade chorizo? A variety of salsas? Check, check, and check — and much more. Here are some of the top spots in town to fin
Max WingertAug 18, 2023
Guide · 57 spots
It's safe to say the Tucson restaurant industry has been booming and bustling. From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, it's without question that the scene has seen its fair share of growth. Here's our guide to new local restaurants,
Jun 30, 2023
Guide · 41 spots
Sometimes, just sometimes, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes a change of scenery provides as much of a jolt to your productivity as that cup of green tea or extra-large nitro cold brew. Sometimes it's time to Google "cafe with Wi-Fi near me" and finally get that paper or proposal done t
Max WingertAug 10, 2023
Guide · 16 spots
Red, green, roasted, fresh… the salsa possibilities really are endless. In a city like Tucson, there is no shortage of spots to find chips and salsa. Favorites are a fierce debate, but there’s a delectable time to be had in dipping your way through some of the best options around town. From complimentary options
May 5, 2026
Guide · 15 spots
Tucson wine lovers have more reasons than ever to raise a glass. Across the city, wine bars are creating cozy, stylish settings that offer carefully curated wine lists and community-driven experiences. Whether you're craving a casual glass of red or exploring Arizona-grown varietals, the Old Pueblo delivers. Many of T
Jackie TranJun 18, 2025
Guide · 58 spots
Hi, I'm Jackie, editor of Tucson Foodie. Since March 2015, I've written about 1,500 articles about Tucson food and drink. With eating around Tucson as my full time job for several years, people often ask me for guidance on where to eat. But the truth is, that answer easily changes with context. If you're craving
Jackie TranNov 4, 2025
Guide · 6 spots
Top of the morning to you! Experience the luck of the Irish in Tucson with this handful of cozy pubs and restaurants, which either serve up Irish-inspired fare, offer a spirited ambiance, or pour Irish spirits. While Tucson may have a modest selection of Irish spots (okay, there's less than 10), each one offers a taste
Matt SternerMar 13, 2024
Guide · 101 spots
Now in its seventh year, Sonoran Restaurant Week (SRW) is back on September 5-14, 2025, providing both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and fall in love (again?) with Tucson’s incredible restaurant scene. Key highlights this year: All fixed-price menus are discounted by 20%,
Aug 21, 2025
Guide · 90 spots
Sonoran Restaurant Week 2023 is a wrap! Thank you to all the restaurants that participated, all the foodies that dined locally over the past 10 days, and to our sponsors Visit Tucson , Rio Nuevo , The Tucson Metro Chamber , Commerce Bank of AZ , The Downtown Clifton , Tucson Weekly, and The Tucson City of Gas
Shane ReiserAug 30, 2023