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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!
North Kolb Road · Eastside
Once named "The Best Donut Shop in Arizona" by Thrillist, this spot on Kolb is not to be missed. Serving up both fresh donuts (try their Buttermilk Glazed) and bountiful broasted chicken, owners Sophy and Keng Se have created a true Tucson donut institution!
6872 East Tanque Verde Road · Eastside
BoSa Donuts in Tucson is your go-to spot if you're craving affordable, fluffy donuts in a laid-back setting. Known for sticking to the basics and honoring traditional donut-making, this Phoenix-born joint delivers a broad variety of fresh, traditionally made donuts every day. Their standout offerings include the classi
East Fort Lowell Road · Midtown
Amy's Donuts is a unique bakery offering a diverse array of specialty donuts, with around 120 inventive flavors including Maple Bacon Fudge, Pink Pearl, and Amy's Almond Joy, to name a few. They're not shy about mixing things up, and they even encourage their crew and customers to come up with new donut ideas. It's not
West Western Way Circle · Westside
Queen Donuts & Broaster Chicken is the ultimate sweet and savory combo spot. They're whipping up fresh donuts and broasted chicken that people can't get enough of. Their apple fritters are legendary - crispy, moist, and perfect with a hot cup of joe or black tea. And don't sleep on the broaster chicken and potato salad
5870 East Broadway Boulevard · Midtown
Zona Donut offers a playful dessert stop known for hot, made to order mini donuts inside Park Place Mall. They also opened a location within Tucson Mall in late 2025. Favorites include the cinnamon sugar donuts and s’mores donuts.
150 West Grant Road · Midtown
A local staple known for its mouth-melting fresh donuts and freshly made breakfast sandwiches. This beloved donut shop, which always sells out by noon, serves a wide array of classic donut options and flavors, such as glazed, crullers, cake, frosted, old fashioned, buttermilk, long johns, and twists. Their impressive h
2775 South Wilmot Road · South Side
If donuts are what you're craving, K Donut Wheel is the place for you! Their menu features a delectable variety of donuts and pastries as well as boba tea and espresso drink options that pair perfectly with their sweet treats!
4524 West Ina Road · Marana
A family-owned donut shop serving up fresh and delicious donuts, fritters, cinnamon rolls, bagels, and pastries for over 20 years!
1450 South Alvernon Way · Midtown
A cozy, family-run donut shop where you can get killer bacon, fried chicken, and ham and cheese croissants. And their cinnamon donuts, apple fritters, and cheese croissants are sweet and satisfying. They only use the good stuff, quality ingredients all the way. Trust us, their pastries are some of the best in Tucson --
West Valencia Road · Southwest
Nestled inside Casino Del Sol, SweetScape is basically a dessert wonderland. They've got over a dozen types of donuts, a dizzying array of gelatos, and a ton of other pastries, shakes, sundaes, and even breakfast sandwiches. Try the Donut Believe It Gelato, a dreamy mix of donuts, vanilla gelato, and caramel!
4777 E Sunrise Dr #113 · Foothills
Looking for a pastry that is as unique as it is delicious? Try Mona’s Danish Bakery and discover Danish-inspired pastries like their Danish Donuts and Danish Triangles. The traditional almond wedding cake Kransekage and the Danish Kringles are their specialties, but they also serve a variety of cinnamon rolls and crois
5655 West Valencia Road · Southwest
Dining Options: - PY Steakhouse - Named for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the restaurant is a multiple Forbes Four-Star and Wine Spectator winner. - Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano - Their bread and pasta are made in-house daily with their pasta-making station in the center of the restaurant. - Festa International Buffet - A
120 South Avenida del Convento · Downtown
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican pastries, you have to try La Estrella Bakery. Since 1986, this family-owned business has been serving up a delicious selection of cookies, bread, donuts, tortillas, tamales, and much more. There are plenty of incredible pastries to choose from with multiple locations around Tucs
2707 East Broadway Boulevard · University
Cal’s Bakeshop brings playful creativity to Broadway with a bright, family-friendly atmosphere and a focus on handmade pastries. The space features cartoon-style art of Cal on the walls and modern glass cases filled with colorful treats. Pops of seasonal décor and cheerful lighting give it a cozy, upbeat feel. The menu
118 East Congress Street · Downtown
Batch functions primarily as a whiskey bar in downtown Tucson, pairing an extensive spirits program. The interior centers on a dramatic, ladder-lined wall showcasing over 1,300 whiskey bottles and a cozy street-level patio plus a basement lounge called Snake & Barrel. Donuts are made in-house and available Friday and S