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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!š„
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Italian Week runs now through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!šš
Support Tucsonās 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.
š Week 5 Winners
ā¢ Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
ā¢ Keely: Americaās Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
ā¢ arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
ā¢ Donita3000: $20 Ghiniās French Caffe gift card
ā¢ 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 youāre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
š This Weekās Prizes
ā¢ $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
ā¢ $100 Visa gift card
ā¢ $75 @carusositalian gift card
ā¢ $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
ā¢ $50 @miramontetucson gift card
ā¢ $50 @localetucson gift card
ā¢ @desertmuseum passes
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@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.comšš
JosĆ© Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam MĆ©ndez of Washington, D.C.ās Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundationās 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 chefās counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.
Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!š
Read @Jackie_tran_ās article on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucsonaz #tucsonnews
Italian Week starts today, and weāre sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. Weāll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.ā¤ļøāš©¹š¶
Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!š
Support Tucsonās 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.
š Week 5 Winners
ā¢ Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
ā¢ Keely: Americaās Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
ā¢ arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
ā¢ Donita3000: $20 Ghiniās French Caffe gift card
ā¢ 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 youāre a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
š This Weekās Prizes
ā¢ $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
ā¢ $100 Visa gift card
ā¢ $75 @carusositalian gift card
ā¢ $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
ā¢ $50 @miramontetucson gift card
ā¢ $50 @localetucson gift card
ā¢ @desertmuseum passes
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Addie IbarraSep 9, 2022
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Hannah HernandezAug 10, 2022
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Mark WhittakerAug 9, 2022
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