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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!
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