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IT’S ITALIAN WEEK! Now through July 19, explore 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.🍝
THIS WEEK’S PRIZES👇❤️🏆🎉
• $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $75 @carusositalian gift card
• $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
• $50 gift card to @eatnorthitalia
• $50 @miramontetucson gift card
• $50 @localetucson gift card
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
Let’s support local this summer💞
@anello_pizzeria
@brooklynpizzaco
@charredpie
@ciaodownpizza
@embersmobilewoodfiredpizza
@empirepizzatucson
@falorapizza
@fentonellispizzeria
@fiammepizza
@frescotucson
@tucsonjaimes
@localetucson
@penelope.woodfired
@reillypizza
@reneestucson
@roccoslittlechicago
@serial_grillers_az
@timemarket
@uglybuthonestpizzeria
@veroamoretucson
@wholeslvcepizza
@zio_peppe_az
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
Now open in downtown Tucson: @gibsonmarkettucson🙌
Coming soon: @pearlloungetucson
11 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie #downtowntucson
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!🥂
Want in on more foodie experiences?
Here’s what Tucson Foodie Members get:
• $6,000+ in gift cards & perks
• Free monthly Foodie Hours
• Exclusive R&D dinners
• Festival discounts
• Help keep Tucson Foodie free
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
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 #tucsonnewsTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
Throughout the summer of 2014, Williams-Sonoma is hosting local chef demos every Saturday at noon. They usually run 2-3 hours. Here’s the schedule: May 17: Jared Scott, Maynard’s Market & Kitchen […]
Adam LehrmanMay 12, 2014
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Erica DombrowskiMar 11, 2014
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C.J. HammJun 19, 2015
Since 1949, the Winterhaven Festival of Lights has been a beloved part of the holiday season, attracting thousands of visitors.
Dec 6, 2024
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Matt SternerJan 24, 2020
The month of August was full of monsoon storms and a lot of restaurants were creating some thunder as well with brand new dishes and old classics. From corn ribs […]
Aug 31, 2022
James Beard award-winning chef Janos Wilder and his team donated a whopping bundle of 1,400 meals to Tucson Medical Center employees on Wednesday. An anonymous donor approached Wilder with the […]
Jackie TranMay 14, 2020
What Smokin’ Showdown When 6-9pm, June 27 Where Hotel Congress 311 E Congress St Cost: $30 advance/$35 day of What better way to celebrate the summer than with […]
Theresa DelaneyJun 26, 2015
Some of these events are offering turkeys and others are serving up full meals. We’ll keep updating the list when we discover more options.
Matt SternerOct 29, 2024
If you’re looking for an inexpensive lunch with a sense of nostalgia, look no further and give Slice & Ice’s Snack Box a whirl.
Matt SternerMay 24, 2024
Chez Peachy is moving in at 501 N. Sixth Ave. — where the former Oralia Coffee+Kitchen once was and across the street from The Royal Room.
Hannah HernandezAug 6, 2024
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
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
Charcuterie has no rules, except one: quality over quantity. While Pinterest may be full of oversized boards full of heavily processed foods these days, approximating the size of a Dodge […]
Anna SmirnovaDec 31, 2022
Discover Marana shared that the award was earned by providing “extraordinary food, and customer and community services.”
Kevin ThomasNov 28, 2023
A new year, a new collection of sweet bites. HUB Ice Cream Parlor is celebrating the arrival of 2022 with a fleet of “super-charged flavors” featuring superfoods from avocado to […]
Matt SternerDec 29, 2021
FreightFlock.com released its “Truck Driver’s Guide to America’s 12 Best Roadside Eats” list and has the Triple T eighth on the list.
Matt SternerMay 12, 2023
The spot has remained a local sandwich staple on the east side now for nearly 40 years and Tommy McCrea is keeping that legacy going.
Matt SternerJan 25, 2024
General Admission Tickets available for this year’s SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival at Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Matt SternerNov 16, 2023