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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!
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
Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed the most in April. Also, 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.
May 1, 2023
On the corner of Grant and Fairview, is a space called The Backyard — a cozy plot that will feature seven trucks from all walks of life with diverse menus to appease the masses.
Mark WhittakerMar 29, 2023
Well, it’s Christmas and you’ve decked the halls, had all of the glasses of eggnog you can stomach, and you’re starting to get cabin fever at home. Luckily, there are […]
Matt SternerDec 20, 2022
The idea of street food is a very different concept across the globe. Here in the states, a quick bite from a cart or truck might mean a sandwich, dog, […]
Mark WhittakerNov 28, 2022
Flying Aprons Tucson continues its run of exciting classes, bringing people together, and introducing some of Tucson’s vibrant food scene to kitchens at home. If you haven’t gotten the opportunity […]
Matt SternerNov 23, 2022
Donna Nordin is a Tucson treasure. That she is not more widely known now is in part because her iconic Café Terra Cotta, a pioneer in Contemporary Southwestern cuisine, shuttered […]
Edie JarolimNov 2, 2022
Well, the time has come. It’s that wonderful time of year when thousands meet up, eat, and treat themselves. The annual Tucson Meet Yourself is taking over parts of downtown […]
Matt SternerOct 4, 2022
Have you ever bitten into something so tasty that your immediate brain reaction is, “Oh yes, this feels right”? It could feel like a self-satisfying discovery — a song you’ve […]
Mark WhittakerOct 3, 2022
September has rapidly come to an end (has anyone checked on Green Day?) Don’t forget, you can check out our Events Directory for a full list of Foodie events happening […]
Addie IbarraSep 28, 2022
They say that variety is the spice of life, and downtown Tucson’s food scene offers just that in its dining options for vegans, vegetarians, and those simply wanting to add […]
Hannah HernandezAug 10, 2022
We’ve officially entered back-to-school season which means that summer will soon be coming to an end… Oh wait, we live in Tucson where it’s sunny and warm basically year-round. Here […]
Addie IbarraAug 3, 2022
Do you love a variety of coffee blends, smothered tamales, and endless pancakes? You’re in luck! Tucson’s local coffee, breakfast, and brunch scene never cease to amaze. Whether you live […]
Hannah HernandezJul 13, 2022
After three nominations, Don Guerra of Barrio Bread has won the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Baker.” Don flew to Chicago to attend the ceremony on Saturday, spent some time […]
Mark WhittakerJun 14, 2022
View the English version here. Con las temperaturas más cálidas, primavera en su máximo esplendor, días de vacaciones en el horizonte, y las restricciones del COVID-19 disminuyendo, un día te […]
Xochitl GraciaJun 7, 2022
This week, Hotel Congress is rolling out some spectacular summer specials sure to fill the hotel and spill onto the twinkle lights laced plaza at 311 E. Congress St. With […]
Sam JumpJun 3, 2022
Nearly 900 miles from Tucson, in Austin, Texas, Michael “Miguel” Kaiser admits that not many people understand the true meaning behind the name of his food truck, T-Loc’s Sonora Hot […]
Justin SayersMay 5, 2022
We know what you’re thinking. Tucson is already a great food city, but it’s still wonderful to see the Old Pueblo get the recognition it deserves from national publications. Food & Wine’s […]
Matt SternerApr 13, 2022
After a couple of cancellations due to the pandemic, the Fourth Avenue Street Fair has returned to delight its visitors, shoppers, and most importantly, the eaters. The winter season’s festivities […]
Matt SternerDec 7, 2021
A familiar “surf and turf” menu has dropped anchor at its new Oro Valley location. After a lot of preparation and patience, Fini’s Landing recently announced the opening of its […]
Matt SternerAug 9, 2021