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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!
6300 E Tanque Verde Rd · Midtown
UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails serves a gastropub-style menu and craft cocktails in a casual-elevated space on Tucson’s east side. The interior blends moody lighting with faux-croc leather booths and a sleek bar, creating a relaxed but stylish vibe. The kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Highlights include
2526 E. Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85716 · University
Dante's Kitchen + Cocktails, previously known as Dante’s Fire, features a cozy and intimate dining room with dark exposed beams, deep orange walls, and soft ambient lighting. Silver chairs and rustic wood tables add a casual touch, while fresh flowers on each table create a sense of warmth and care. The open kitchen be
10000 North Oracle Road · Oro Valley
This upscale restaurant offers a tantalizing fusion of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine, taking guests on a delectable journey through a symphony of tastes and textures. With a menu brimming with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, every dish is a masterpiece that delights the senses.
10000 North Oracle Road · Oro Valley
Dining Options: - Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails - With a view of Pusch Ridge, Epazote offers indoor and outdoor seating — serving dishes like Pollo Colorado Tacos, Herb Seared Swordfish, and Vegetable Enchiladas. - Sundance Cafe - The menu is inspired by Southwestern favorites found in casual cafes — sandwiches, omelets,
236 South Scott Avenue · Downtown
Owls Club, located in Tucson's historic Armory Park neighborhood, offers a distinctive cocktail experience within a former funeral home. The 1920s-era building features stained glass windows, chandeliers, and original wooden pews repurposed as seating, creating a moody atmosphere. The bar exudes vintage charm, with dim
East Congress Street · Downtown
Elliott's on Congress keeps downtown-goers hooked with its contemporary American fare . Whether you're savoring their inventive small plates, indulging in a hearty main course, or sipping on a craft cocktail at the bar, the experience at Elliott's feels like a little celebration. With its central location on Congress S
124 East Broadway Boulevard · Downtown
Sonora Moonshine Co. delivers an immersive Sonoran‑inspired mixology experience in Tucson’s downtown, housed in a historic VFW building. The space blends intimate indoor seating with a sprawling patio and hints at a speakeasy-style bar tucked into the basement. Guests enjoy a lively yet cozy atmosphere that merges regi
101 East Pennington Street · Downtown
Tough Luck Club hides beneath Reilly Craft Pizza as a subterranean cocktail den tucked behind an inconspicuous entrance. Its low‑ceilinged, stone‑walled interior feels like a modern speakeasy with vintage bones, complete with dim lighting, padded booths and a polished bar. Patrons consistently praise both the classic c
63 East Congress Street · Downtown
Industrial-chic bar with game-themed cocktails & a selection of throwback arcade machines & pinball.
311 East Congress Street · Downtown
Cozy, old-fashioned bar inside the historic Hotel Congress serving draft beer & cocktails.
198 West Cushing Street · Downtown
The Coronet, nestled in the historic Barrio Viejo, offers a romantic and refined dining experience. The interior features warm wood accents, vintage lighting. The booth rooms offer a cozier ambience. A charming outdoor patio, adorned with flowers, provides a serene setting for al fresco dining. This ambiance reflects t
353 South Meyer Avenue · Downtown
At Coronet Cafe, the driving force remains a deep love for food and creating memorable experiences. Serving up meticulously sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainability showcase the dedication of their staff, the collaborative genius of this team is evident on the plate and in the environment they create, whe
196 West Simpson Street · Downtown
Bar Crisol blends café culture and cocktail craft in the heart of Tucson’s historic Barrio Viejo. The space serves as a cafe during the day, but transforms into an intimate mezcal-forward bar at night, housed in an 1885 adobe building, complete with vintage typewriters, agave-inspired artwork and low-slung couches to c
Brandylion: Tea & Spirits blends a tea house and cocktail lounge inside the historic Presidio district. The venue occupies a restored 1907 house beside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum. Pueblo Deco details and historic architecture shape the intimate interior gathering space. The beverage program highl
30 South Arizona Avenue · Downtown
HighWire Tucson earns its reputation as downtown’s home of molecular mixology, offering cocktails in a sleek, exposed-brick lounge with a spacious courtyard. The interior blends bar seating, lounge tables, and a small stage for live music, creating an energetic, community-focused vibe. Guests enjoy a lively nightlife s
82 South Stone Avenue · Downtown
Owners Sandy and Lourens du Plessis, both of who are originally from Cape Town in South Africa, have lived in Tucson for at least five years. The duo has been working for a while now to get Unicorn Zebra up and running (zoning, permits, etc.) and the time has finally come. Aside from cocktails, the bar has wine and bee
Ciao Down Pizza Bistro in Oro Valley emphasizes inventive wood-fired pizzas and scratch ingredients in a casual yet polished setting. The location Rooney Ranch center, with seating indoors and a front patio to catch sunset views. The signature Snake Bite pizza remains a draw, topped with chipotle-raspberry jam, jala
3901 South 6th Avenue · South Side
Mariscos Chihuahua has several independently-owned locations in Tucson and Phoenix. In 1971, the family behind Mariscos Chihuahua opened a small mariscos — Spanish for seafood — stand in Nogales. The stand eventually turned into a full-service restaurant in 1994. Among the many seafood dishes and cocktails offere
15000 North Secret Springs Drive · Marana
Ignite at The Ritz Carlton, Dove Mountain offers a refined lounge setting with desert inspired design and sweeping mountain views. The interior features warm wood, stone accents and soft lighting that create an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy both indoor seating and a scenic patio that overlooks the Torto
256 E Congress St · Downtown
Chela’s Latin Cuisine in downtown Tucson blends rustic charm with modern flair. The space features exposed brick walls, high ceilings with wooden beams, and ambient blue and purple lighting. By night, it transforms into a lively nightclub with DJs and cocktails, offering a vibrant dining and entertainment experience. T