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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!
With an abundance of new restaurants in the past year comes a variety of cuisines and cuisine interpretations. But, creative chefs have little room to experiment with a menu that is only updated […]
Theresa DelaneyNov 17, 2014
Northeast Tucson’s Kalina Russian Cuisine recently debuted a to-die-for Vodka & Caviar Bar. Seriously, if you haven’t tried caviar paired with vodka, it’s a great way to experience it. Fortunately, vodka and caviar […]
Theresa DelaneyNov 6, 2014
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Adam LehrmanOct 27, 2014
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Theresa DelaneyOct 15, 2014
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Adam LehrmanOct 13, 2014
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Theresa DelaneyOct 13, 2014
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Adam LehrmanSep 29, 2014
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Adam LehrmanSep 23, 2014
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Adam LehrmanSep 16, 2014
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Adam LehrmanSep 15, 2014
Beginning September 2nd and running through October 6th, DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails makes its last stop on this summer’s Around the Globe Summer Tour with a final hurrah in Lima, Peru. […]
Nina BoutsikarisSep 3, 2014
You probably know how we feel about chains at Tucson Foodie. But, it’s hard not to like Firebirds Wood Fired Grill at La Encantada. With its large stone faced walls […]
Adam LehrmanSep 1, 2014
For this edition of Where To Eat Now, we’re focusing on the River & Campbell area. If you live in the area, you’ll probably be familiar with these places, but […]
Adam LehrmanAug 22, 2014
Chef Carlos Calderon will host the last summer Community Dinner at NORTH Italia on Wednesday, August 20. If you haven’t had enough of La Encantada (hopefully you checked out SAACA’s 2014 Salsa and Tequila […]
Nina BoutsikarisAug 18, 2014
Shhhush. That’s a pre-emptive shush for your next thought – oh great, another pizza joint. Promising artisan-style pizza baked to a crispy, light, airy perfection in as little as 90 […]
Adam LehrmanAug 7, 2014
All throughout August, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador will celebrate back-to-school season with a special feature menu that pays tribute to childhood foods. Chef de Cuisine […]
Nina BoutsikarisAug 6, 2014
If you aren’t traveling this summer, or you haven’t visited a restaurant offering a special menu summing up their travels in a regional food showcase, it’s time to get with the program. First, […]
Adam LehrmanAug 1, 2014
Delivering on its promise of “fun, fresh and seasonal,” Poppy Kitchen has announced a host of tasty changes to its summer menu. “This new menu is all about being fun and fresh […]
Nina BoutsikarisJul 26, 2014
If you aren’t familiar with Local First Arizona, it’s a fantastic organization that promotes local economies and supports local business. Here at Tucson Foodie we’re real proud to be a new member […]
Nina BoutsikarisJul 3, 2014
Looking for a new al fresco dining spot? Oro Valley’s Harvest has remodeled their patio into what looks like a pretty inviting oasis. Check out their summer specials below: Extended […]
Nina BoutsikarisJun 23, 2014