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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!
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Jackie TranSep 12, 2016
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Theresa DelaneySep 4, 2015
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Adam LehrmanJul 18, 2015
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Theresa DelaneyJun 23, 2015
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Theresa DelaneyApr 23, 2015
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Sarah RitchieMar 25, 2015
Triple cream brie. Duck confit. Butternut squash-brown butter vinaigrette. Red wine braised chicken breast. Fall has officially arrived at Maynards Kitchen. Executive Chef Jared Scott has created nine new dishes, inspired by […]
Theresa DelaneyOct 17, 2014
Celebrate life, long days, food, wine, and the tropical beaches we’ll never have in Tucson, with a Summer Solstice Luau at the beautiful Hops and Vines vineyard in Sonoita. A $20 ticket (just […]
Nina BoutsikarisMay 30, 2014
Tucson Foodie has lined up a couple of deals within walking distance of the Independence Day performances.
Matt SternerJun 27, 2024
Freddy ElMesselmani, who also operates Urban Pita across the street at 345 E. Congress St., welcomed folks in on Saturday, August 3.
Matt SternerAug 12, 2024
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13 at Patagonia Town Park.
Matt SternerOct 8, 2024
Elvira’s is known for combining traditional Mexican dishes like moles, quesadillas, and chile rellenos with modern presentations.
Matt SternerOct 8, 2024
We’ll update this list as events continue to pop up and make sure to pay attention to the dates (some are happening sooner than others).
Matt SternerOct 1, 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.
Aug 1, 2024
The shop offers sausages, steaks, seafood, grill/oven-ready meats, and more to go, but they’re also serving a lunch and dinner menu.
Matt SternerJul 30, 2024
Keep checking back because we’ll be adding more dinners, brunches, and specials as we creep closer to Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12.
Addie IbarraMay 1, 2024
“We’ve also really enjoyed getting to know the awesome bakers themselves. Our customers love a sweet treat with their beer or wine, and frankly, nothing pairs with carbs quite like more carbs.”
Matt SternerMay 8, 2023
Working in collaboration with the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy and BRINKmedia, the chefs of GUT will host a five-course meal, including welcome cocktails, hors d’oeuvre, and wine pairings on Sunday, April 23 at The Carriage House, 125 S. Arizona Avenue.
Apr 20, 2023
“A Taste of Pueblos del Maíz” on Sunday, April 16 at St. Philips Plaza will provide a preview of the second annual Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta with tasty bocaditos by five of Tucson’s official Chef Ambassadors, live music, and tastings of some of Southern Arizona’s best beer, wine, and whiskey.
Apr 4, 2023