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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!
What Viva La Local Food Festival When Oct 31, 9– 5 pm Where 4502 N 1st Ave More Info vivalalocalfoodfest.com In partnership with Cyclovia Tucson, Heirloom Farmers Markets is […]
Theresa DelaneyOct 27, 2015
What Zom-B-Q Smokeout When 6pm, Oct. 17, 2015 Where Buckelew Farms 17000 W Ajo Hwy More info. buckelewfarm.com Tucson has been nearly overrun with barbecue competitions this year, […]
Theresa DelaneyOct 14, 2015
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Jackie TranSep 24, 2015
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Theresa DelaneySep 10, 2015
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Sarah PelfiniSep 4, 2015
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Theresa DelaneySep 3, 2015
What Tucson Michelada Challenge When August 15, 2015 Where Tucson Convention Center 260 S Church Ave More info. tucsonmichelada.com Finding a Michelada in Tucson is not difficult. Finding […]
Theresa DelaneyAug 12, 2015
What Destihl Brewery Dinner When August 11, 2015 Where Zinburger 1865 East River Road More info. zinburgeraz.com Destihl Brewery, a microbrewery based in Bloomington, Illinois, produces almost thirty […]
Theresa DelaneyAug 6, 2015
Local residents and commuters that frequent downtown Tucson have seen their dining options explode over the last few years. The rush doesn’t seem to be slowing, with the recent opening of […]
Theresa DelaneyJul 14, 2015
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Theresa DelaneyJul 2, 2015
Ceviche con Pilsener (Flickr/Gustavo Andrade) What Peruvian Cooking Class When 11-3pm, June 27 Where Acacia Real Food & Cocktails 3001 E Skyline Dr Cost: $55 Traditional Peruvian cooking […]
Theresa DelaneyJun 26, 2015
What Smokin’ Showdown When 6-9pm, June 27 Where Hotel Congress 311 E Congress St Cost: $30 advance/$35 day of What better way to celebrate the summer than with […]
Theresa DelaneyJun 26, 2015
Photo Credit: Food Conspiracy What 10% off local food, drink, and wellness products When July 1 – July 14 Where 412 N. 4th Ave. More information: foodconspiracy.coop Summer seems […]
Theresa DelaneyJun 24, 2015
(Photo Credit: Rusty Truck) It looks like local restaurateurs are finally moving beyond fast-fire pizza mania. The new craze? Good, old-fashioned barbecue. But, the latest addition isn’t brick and mortar. […]
Theresa DelaneyJun 11, 2015
(Credit: Green Feet Brewing) A new craft brewery within walking distance of Ten Fifty-Five Brewing and the Nimbus Brewery is slated to open by the end of the year. Husband-and-wife […]
Margerita Pizza (Credit: Flickr/Michele Ursino) Do you consider yourself a pizza connoisseur? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out Tucson Originals second annual Pizza Throwdown. Enjoy a variety of delicious pizza samples, […]
Sarah PelfiniJun 4, 2015
CRUSH pARTy Crowd at Tucson Museum of Art (Credit: CRUSH) If you don’t have plans tonight, CRUSH pARTy is seriously one heck of a fun time. From the press release: […]
Apr 10, 2015
Giant Homemade Bagels at The Parish Each year, Easter is a day that sees many traditions come and go. From street parades to egg hunts, there’s an index of associated activities. […]
Dario ForoutanApr 4, 2015
Heirloom Farmers Markets announced they’ll team up with Living Streets Alliance’s Cyclovia Tucson for the 2015 spring Viva La Local Food Festival. Held at Rillito Park, 4502 N. 1st Avenue, the […]
Dario ForoutanMar 25, 2015
If you’re looking to take your bacon infatuation to the next level, mark May 16 on your calendar. The Third Annual Arizona Bacon Fest is bringing over 60 local and national […]
Theresa DelaneyFeb 17, 2015