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Foodie Dinner at @Sonoranhouse_samhughes!
Executive Chef @Culinarycowboy86d showcased delicious new dishes while guests enjoyed tastings and shared feedback. Thank you to Chef Gabby, @sonoranhouse_samhughes, and everyone who joined us!đĽ
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Italian Week runs now through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!đđ
Support Tucsonâs 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.
đ Week 5 Winners
⢠Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
⢠Keely: Americaâs Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
⢠arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
⢠Donita3000: $20 Ghiniâs 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 youâre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
đ This Weekâs 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.comđđ
JosĂŠ Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam MĂŠndez of Washington, D.C.âs Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundationâs 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 chefâs counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.
Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!đ
Read @Jackie_tran_âs article on Tucsonfoodie.com
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Italian Week starts today, and weâre sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. Weâll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.â¤ď¸âđŠšđś
Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!đ
Support Tucsonâs 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.
đ Week 5 Winners
⢠Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
⢠Keely: Americaâs Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
⢠arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
⢠Donita3000: $20 Ghiniâs 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 youâre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
đ This Weekâs 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
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Stop getting cold cuts from the grocery store around the corner. Tucson has a diverse cultural selection of Italian, kosher, Greek, and modern American delis. Each brings unique style and [âŚ]
Chelsey WadeMar 6, 2019
Bowld restaurant and meal prep will officially open on Tuesday, March 5. The 1,750-square-foot space at 13160 E. Colossal Cave Rd. Ste. 100 in Vail previously held sandwich restaurant Quiznos. Customers can [âŚ]
Jackie TranMar 4, 2019
Although weâre always working hard to bring you the latest in food news, we also have meals outside of what you read about or see on Instagram. With that in [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 27, 2019
Located in a historic railway station next to the Downtown tracks, Maynards Market & Kitchen represents Tucson to travelers and locals alike. This is the businessâ tenth year in operation, [âŚ]
Angela OrlandoFeb 13, 2019
Do textbooks or gem show indulgences have your budget hurting? Here are five fabulous picks for affordable eats for $8 or less. Prices are subject to change. The B Line [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 6, 2019
Almond Butter is too healthy. And Sesame Seed Butter? Too trendy. Peanut Butter is where itâs at. Maybe itâs a throwback nostalgia kind of love, triggered by years of brown [âŚ]
Melissa StihlFeb 4, 2019
Canât tell the difference between a knife and a spoon? Well, you should probably stay away from the kitchen forever. For everyone else, cooking and eating your own meal is [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 1, 2019
For those daredevils out there looking to push the boundaries on all things food, weâve found local challenges for you. From a 5-pound burrito named after a dinosaur to an [âŚ]
Chelsey WadeJan 9, 2019
Tucson has signature dishes that friends will casually recommend; Eegeeâs fries or Sonoran hot dogs, for example. But what about other dishes found elsewhere that are straight-up delicious? Or the [âŚ]
Jackie TranJan 8, 2019
Weâre two weeks into 2019 and itâs back to the grind. Events will pick up at the end of the month but in the meantime, we have two anniversaries in [âŚ]
Kate SeverinoJan 7, 2019
âWe Asked Chefsâ is a regular feature in which we ask local Tucson chefs a range of questions about chef life and food. Read their responses to the latest: âwhat one [âŚ]
Jackie TranJan 4, 2019
Getting into the specifics The phrase âauthenticâ doesnât mean anything unless the region is specified. For example, if you explained âauthentic American foodâ to a someone from China, would it [âŚ]
Jackie TranJan 4, 2019
Let the good times crawl from 1 â 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 16 as Tucson Craft Beer Crawl takes over downtown with local brews and more. [âŚ]
Matt SternerDec 13, 2018
Tucson has signature dishes that friends will casually recommend; Eegeeâs fries or Sonoran hot dogs, for example. But what about other dishes found elsewhere that are straight-up delicious? Or the [âŚ]
Jackie TranDec 12, 2018
Few things are better than curling up with a hot cup of cocoa when the temperatures drop. These hot chocolate recipes (and add-ons) will keep you cozy â fireplace or [âŚ]
Jackie TranDec 4, 2018
Making a Thanksgiving meal for the family is rewarding, but that stack of dishes in the kitchen sink â not so much. The thought of it is enough to get [âŚ]
Matt SternerNov 15, 2018
Arizona grows a slew of bang-up wine grapes, and our talented Southern Arizona wine country vintners turn it into highly drinkable vino â red, white, and pink; sparkling and flat; [âŚ]
Angela OrlandoNov 9, 2018
Sure you can make a sandwich at home, but are you going to bake your own bread or roast your own beef? Or wash and leaf your own lettuce? Complicated [âŚ]
Jackie TranNov 7, 2018
Local and art-focused Hotel McCoy is hosting its grand opening on Saturday, October 13 at 720 W. Silverlake Rd. With such a strong focus on locality, [âŚ]
Jackie TranOct 5, 2018
Americano Mexicano â a stand specializing in raspados, aguas frescas, and fruit cups â is expanding to a brick-and-mortar restaurant. It will be located at 800 E. University Blvd. â the former [âŚ]
Jackie TranSep 28, 2018