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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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While Bisbee, Arizona was founded as a mining town, it eventually transformed into a haven for hippies and artists. This includes culinary artists as well. Old Bisbee, the hilly downtown [âŚ]
Jackie TranMar 28, 2019
To celebrate their recently awarded certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown is clinking glasses with pride. And you can too. A dedication ceremony will be held [âŚ]
Kate SeverinoMar 22, 2019
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Jackie TranMar 14, 2019
Burger and beer-focused restaurant Divine Bovine is now officially open at 1021 N. Wilmot Rd. The 2,000-square-foot restaurant features an open kitchen and a 300-square-foot patio. âThe counter is set where you can [âŚ]
Jackie TranMar 13, 2019
Layers of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing sandwiched between grilled rye slices makes for a classic, hearty Reuben. The star of the sandwich â [âŚ]
Chelsey WadeMar 11, 2019
As a kid on an island in American Samoa, co-owner and head chef Tap Gaoteote Jr. would climb trees with his machete to cut down coconuts and bananas â ingredients [âŚ]
Alex DevoidFeb 28, 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: âwhich restaurant [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 22, 2019
Kingfisher has been keeping things fresh for more than 25 years â literally and metaphorically. âWeâve always used the freshest ingredients we could get our hands on,â said chef-owner Jim [âŚ]
Edie JarolimFeb 22, 2019
Several local chefs are coming together to deliver an epic night out. The Carriage House is hosting its fourth annual âCity of Gastronomy Downtown Chefâs Table [âŚ]
Matt SternerFeb 20, 2019
Exploring Tucson-area eateries can be overwhelming, especially when one intersection features several similar food options, each vying for customers. One such corner is the busy crossroads of 22nd Street and [âŚ]
Angela OrlandoFeb 20, 2019
Burger and beer-focused restaurant Divine Bovine will open late February at 1021 N. Wilmot Rd., which previously housed La Salsa. âMy goal in this place is to keep it simple and as high [âŚ]
Jackie TranFeb 9, 2019
The Tucson Mall food court has evolved into a surprisingly gourmet frozen dessert destination. Up until a few months ago, icy sweet offerings included Yogurt Swirl and Allegro-Gelato Naturale Italiano. [âŚ]
Angela OrlandoFeb 7, 2019
Nestled among the stately saguaro, just a cactus wrenâs chirp away from the national park of that name, this east Tucson icon merits a visit (or a few). Humble beginnings [âŚ]
Kelly WalkerJan 24, 2019
Have you ever bitten into a fresh bagel? If youâve lived in Tucson your whole life, itâs possible you havenât. Some bagel chains bake frozen par-baked bagels â youâd be [âŚ]
Jackie TranJan 15, 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
With 59 bars and restaurants that opened in 2018, Tucson has averaged more than one bar or restaurant opening per week. Hereâs the list. 7 Ounce Korean Steakhouse 4699 E. [âŚ]
Jackie TranDec 31, 2018
Inside the main dining room of Mr. Anâs, a master teppan chef pushes a cart stocked with perfectly portioned ingredients: cut vegetables for the Veggie Lover, chicken for the Flight [âŚ]
Debbie WeingartenDec 20, 2018
Jackie Tran has been Tucson Foodieâs lead writer and photographer since 2016. He has written over 800 articles about Tucsonâs food scene, ranging from food trucks and hole-in-the-wall joints to [âŚ]
Jackie TranDec 7, 2018
Like Chicago and New York, Tucson has its own beloved style of hot dog. The Sonoran hot dog originates from Hermosillo, Mexico and features a slightly sweet bun, bacon-wrapped wiener, [âŚ]
Jackie TranDec 2, 2018
Before opening, Tito & Pep had no hype. They had no social media presence. They were humble. Having been officially open for less than a month, theyâre already growing into [âŚ]
Jackie TranNov 30, 2018