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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!
Public Brewhouse is reopening its doors at noon on Saturday, October 10 to give one last farewell during its final weekend. With the closure of Green Feet Brewing Company earlier […]
Matt SternerOct 9, 2020
Lately, many people have been spending more time at home, rather than seated at a table outside one of Tucson’s talented kitchens. So, why not bring their delicious bites and […]
Matt SternerOct 8, 2020
Down on the corner of Congress and Fourth Avenue, The Funky Monk is reopening its dining room with new dishes, cocktails, Sunday brunch, and a “wraparound” patio. “We are very […]
Matt SternerOct 7, 2020
It was 1992 when Coralie Satta opened Ghini’s French Cafe in a nondescript Safeway shopping center at the northwest corner of Prince & Campbell. Little did she know that 28 […]
Adam LehrmanOct 2, 2020
After temporarily closing, shutting down permanently, and sitting on the market for a couple of months, Epic Café is ready to reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 26. Since […]
Matt SternerSep 25, 2020
Lately, many people have been spending more time at home, rather than seated at a table outside one of Tucson’s talented kitchens. So, why not bring their delicious bites and […]
Matt SternerSep 17, 2020
Much like the changing of the season, business is blossoming for this local brewery. Sentinel Peak Brewing Company has officially changed its name to FireTruck Brewing Company, along with the […]
Matt SternerSep 15, 2020
Tucson’s one and only craft cider house, Bawker Bawker Cider House, is hosting their first-ever “Flight Night” this weekend from Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6. The spot on […]
Matt SternerSep 4, 2020
After being closed to the public since March and offering to-go brews only, Crooked Tooth Brewing Company is reopening its patio on Wednesday, September 2. For the time being, the […]
Matt SternerSep 1, 2020
For many, times have been tough since March and every local restaurant and business has found ways to deal with the current situation the best that they can. Tucked away […]
Matt SternerAug 28, 2020
One of Tucson’s small, family-run breweries, Green Feet Brewing Company, has decided to close up shop on Friday, October 16 — possible sooner, if the beer runs out first. The […]
Matt SternerAug 24, 2020
It’s all about raising awareness — and your heart rate, too. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is hosting its annual HungerWalk on Saturday, September 12, but like many events, […]
Matt SternerAug 19, 2020
Once again, you’ll be able to feel the rumble of the train passing by as Borderlands Brewing Company reopens its doors for dine-in from 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Matt SternerJul 28, 2020
Dillinger Brewing Company is planning to open a new taproom on the corner of East Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue in early 2021. The space at 402 E. Ninth St. was […]
Matt SternerJul 22, 2020
At the end of June, Hotel Congress made the decision to temporarily close its doors in order to keep the community’s health a top priority. Today, longtime neighboring supporter Crooked Tooth […]
Matt SternerJul 16, 2020
Many Tucson restaurants have been juggling the decision to reopen or remain closed, and with the change of times comes a change in how the community can show its support. […]
Matt SternerJul 15, 2020
After spending more than a decade on Fourth Avenue, restaurant and bar Bumsted’s announced via Facebook they are reopening soon: Their address is now located at 1003 N. Stone Ave., […]
Matt SternerJul 9, 2020
Goodness Fresh Food & Juice Bar has launched Goodness Go, which is a one-stop-shop for vegetables, herds, proteins, snacks, beverages, and more. Like many local restaurants, business at Goodness Fresh […]
Matt SternerJun 29, 2020
Dove Mountain Brewing Company is serving up an “Anthony Bourdain Day” three-course meal for dinner on Thursday, June 25. In 2018, chefs, fans, food writers, and lovers of food mourned the […]
Matt SternerJun 24, 2020
The Bighorn Fire, which was sparked by lightning near Pusch Ridge on June 5, has been tearing through the area, and so far it hasn’t been very easy to extinguish. […]
Matt SternerJun 24, 2020