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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!
Sometimes there’s nothing like a late weekend morning including, coffee, mimosas, and a delicious brunch (followed by a nap). Half of the listings below only offer brunch limited to the weekends, […]
Spencer TaylorApr 19, 2014
Today, April 8th, marks National Empanada Day. Empanadas are commonly known as stuffed bread/pastry baked in various countries such as Southern Europe, Latin America, Southwestern United States, and more. Making […]
Erica DombrowskiApr 8, 2014
The brewery will be hosting the exclusive first taste in their taproom, and the first 50 people will receive a stein-pour for 50% off.
Matt SternerOct 16, 2023
The long-anticipated Iron John’s Brewing will soon open up shop at the Plaza at Williams Center, 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. #128, on October 17.
Jessie ManceOct 12, 2023
Today, we’re excited to announce the next big step towards transforming Tucson Foodie from a media company into a true community.
Oct 6, 2023
The annual Tucson Meet Yourself is taking over parts of downtown for a weekend of fun from Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15.
Matt SternerOct 2, 2023
The name also signifies a change in the menus and an all-around experience on the corner of Washington Street and Court Avenue.
Matt SternerSep 26, 2023
Tucson ranked fifth place out of the “Top 15 Taco Towns,” Phoenix came in third place, and Austin took the number one spot.
Matt SternerSep 26, 2023
Keep scrolling for Sonoran Restaurant Week specials that are circular or rectangular and then divided into smaller slices.
Matt SternerSep 15, 2023
Head on down to Borderlands Brewing’s downtown location, 119 E. Toole Ave., at 5 p.m. for a toast led by Ayla Kapahi, Visit Tucson, and more.
Matt SternerSep 15, 2023
From September 14-17, the Center for Biological Diversity will host its fourth annual Food Justice Film Festival online and for free.
Matt SternerSep 12, 2023
35+ participating restaurants and food vendors across Tucson and Phoenix will be featuring a dish incorporating donated Chinese chorizo.
Feng-Feng YehSep 8, 2023
Designed to satisfy your cravings from 3 – 8 p.m., Blue Willow’s evening breakfast menu offers a limited selection of daytime favorites.
Sam JumpSep 7, 2023
It’s a special year for husband and wife owners Erika and Todd Button, who have continued to overcome the obstacles created by the pandemic.
Matt SternerSep 7, 2023
Grubhub revealed that local students requested more than 50,000 autonomous deliveries using Cartken robots during the 2022-2023 school year.
Matt SternerAug 28, 2023
Penca unveiled its brand-new Happy Hour menu available from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday – Sunday (restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday).
Matt SternerAug 25, 2023
Charro Chico is designed to be a “fun, fast, fresh, timely classic” at 3699 N. Campbell Ave. and will host its grand opening on September 15.
Matt SternerAug 22, 2023
There still isn’t a cause for the fire but as seen in the photos, the majority of the building has been destroyed, caving in the roof.
Matt SternerAug 13, 2023
The spot in the Menlo Plaza Shopping Center, which used to be a former barber supply, is hosting its official grand opening on August 26.
Matt SternerJul 31, 2023
Here’s a list of what there is before you hit the sky. Some of these spots are before you hit TSA — perfect for those picking up travelers.
Matt SternerJul 27, 2023