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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 #tucsonnews
Italian Week starts today, and we’re sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. We’ll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.❤️🩹🐶
Italian Week starts today and runs 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!
The Mercado District is one of Tucson’s best places to eat, drink, shop, and stroll, all in one stop.🐶❤️
Home to Mercado San Agustín, the MSA Annex, The Monier, and the upcoming Bautista development, there’s always something new to explore. Grab a bite, browse local shops, enjoy the open-air courtyards (they’re dog-friendly!), or hop on the free Sun Link streetcar, which stops right at the Mercado.
MERCADO SAN AGUSTÍN:
@agustinkitchen
@seiskitchen
@prestacoffee
@laestrella_tucson
@dolcepastellocakes
@zumitosjuicebar
@santacruzriverfm
MSA ANNEX:
@decibelcoffeeworks
@kukai___
@bosburger__
@hidden_hearth
@rolliestucson
@westbound_tapandbottle
THE MONIER:
@wholeslvcepizza
@81barbersofficial
Share your favorite stops with us!
More details on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucson #tucsonfoodie
Two days at @Hiltonelcon felt like the ultimate staycation. Between the pools, hot spring and cold plunge, water slide, yoga, live music, complimentary bike rentals, and their nostalgic “Summer Rewind” experience, there was always something to do. We never left the resort.
The highlight at their on-site restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, was the Pollo Con Rajas - perfectly cooked chicken over a rich creamed poblano, onion, and corn mestizaje. And if you’re at their Sundance Café for breakfast, get the pozole. It’s made from a family recipe that became such a guest favorite it earned a permanent spot on the menu.
Although El Conquistador licenses the Hilton brand, it’s owned and operated by a local company. The culinary team sources much of its meat and produce from Arizona.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an incredible dinner with Catalina Mountain views, this spot is worth adding to your list. 🌵🌞
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
How many receipts have you sent in for NEW-TO-ME week?💛
From July 6 through July 12, upload your receipt from ANY local business at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and earn entries toward the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer grand prize drawing at the end of August. 🔗 in bio.
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS.
WEEK 6 WINNERS
Here are the winners from Happy Hour Week:
* Libby wins a $50 gift card to North Italia
* Keely wins a ticket to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
* arts_primacy_2c wins a four-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
* donita3000 wins a $20 gift card to Ghini’s French Caffe
* Nancy wins a $100 Visa gift card
* Gabriella wins a $100 Visa gift card
PRIZES
This week’s prize pool includes:
* Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge tickets
* $100 Visa gift card
* @eljefecatcafe pass
* $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe
* @desertmuseum passes
Presenting sponsor: @visittucson
Presented by: @bbb_so_az • @510southtucson • @azwinecollectiveTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
What China Dinner at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol When Jan. 21, 7pm Cost $95/$65 More Info haciendadelsol.com Hacienda Del Sol is bringing China to the Sonoran […]
Theresa DelaneyJan 6, 2016
Fourth Avenue is one of Tucson’s most popular destinations. Home to locally-owned clothing stores, barbershops, salons, nightclubs, and boutiques, Fourth Avenue is Tucson’s version of San Francisco’s Haight Street. Of […]
Max WingertJan 21, 2023
Fourth Avenue is one of Tucson’s most popular destinations. Home to locally-owned clothing stores, barbershops, salons, nightclubs, and boutiques, Fourth Avenue is Tucson’s version of San Francisco’s Haight Street. Of […]
Gloria KnottJul 11, 2019
Next to the former Chicago Music Store building at the corner of Congress and Sixth, Tabu offers a fresh take on Latin-inspired cuisine.
Matt SternerNov 13, 2024
Hosted by Alejandra Ramos alongside Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, the segment explored “must-try fall favorites.”
Matt SternerNov 12, 2024
In honor of Veterans Day, local restaurants are offering discounts or freebies to those who have served or are still in the military.
Matt SternerNov 8, 2024
As the weather turned cooler, seven participating mixologists displayed an array of techniques to infuse a historic story into oils, honey, vapors, and foams for a one-of-a-kind cocktail competition. It […]
J BarriosNov 7, 2024
Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano is scheduled to open at Casino Del Sol on Monday, March 2. “We are eager to open Bellissimo and share our love for freshly made pastas, breads, […]
Jackie TranFeb 19, 2020
To celebrate the University of Arizona and the Callaghan family’s four generations of Wildcats, they’re excited to share their newest wine.
Matt SternerNov 2, 2024
Fatboy Sandos is offering some tasty additions that’ll perhaps break you away from your regular go-to spots inside the mall.
Matt SternerOct 31, 2024
The team at Whiskey Del Bac regularly hosts interactive tasting events, provides live music, and crafts creative cocktails.
Matt SternerOct 23, 2024
On October 25, local chefs and musicians will share their collaborative pairings at the first Music & Morsels experience.
Matt SternerOct 17, 2024
In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, co-owner, and executive chef Tyler Fenton of Reilly Craft Pizza and his siblings are spreading the love with a new name and […]
Matt SternerFeb 8, 2023
It’s safe to say the industry has been bustling. Here are some of the new restaurants, bars, and other local spots that have opened.
Jun 5, 2024
Building on the newly renovated guest rooms, the opening of these concepts marks a milestone as it undergoes a multi-phased transformation.
Matt SternerOct 3, 2024
Owner and chef Heriberto Garcia, alongside his wife Maria Santos, have been the heart and soul behind 3 Margaritas Kitchen for five years.
Elian Macias ParadaSep 27, 2024
A food and travel riddle: what nation’s cuisine is consistently ranked as among the finest in the world yet largely unknown to most Americans? Hint: it is in our own […]
Max McConkeyJan 31, 2020
Maynards Market, which closed its doors prior to the pandemic, is taking on a new life under the direction of chef Nick Creamer on Saturday, April 1.
Matt SternerMar 31, 2023
Sonoran Restaurant Week is comin’ in hot, offering a variety of prix fixe menus available Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 15.
Sep 9, 2024
From September 6 – 15, more than 80 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at either a $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55 price point.
Matt SternerSep 4, 2024