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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!
Guide · 15 spots
Tucson’s food scene is more than just great food and drinks — there are quite a few local places where you can challenge your friends to a game of pinball, cornhole, bocce ball, Pac-Man, or even a round of giant Connect Four. Heck, a couple of these spots even have batting cages. Here are 15 of the best locally owne
Matt SternerJan 29, 2025
Guide · 70 spots
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson International Mariachi Conference will join forces for a vibrant Día de los Muertos concert at the Tucson Convention Center. The event, held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 inside the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, celebrates life through music, dance, and community. Internationally
Oct 27, 2025
Guide · 19 spots
Sometimes you're not hungry enough to eat an entire pizza and, to be honest, nuking it in your microwave turns it into an edible frisbee. A lot of us have been there, done that. Luckily, there are plenty of places in Tucson that offer pizza by the slice. To make it even better, they offer a combo deal of some sort
Matt SternerAug 9, 2024
Guide · 33 spots
Film Fest Tucson 2024 is not simply where moviegoers can meet filmmakers and experience their works of art — it's also an opportunity for the local food scene to shine. From Thursday, October 10 - Saturday, October 12 , Film Fest Tucson will be screening films in multiple locations including: Scottish Rit
Max WingertOct 9, 2023
Guide · 70 spots
Two stars of the culinary world will headline the Fall Southern AZ Home Show at the Tucson Convention Center at 260 S. Church Ave. from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster (chefs, cookbook authors, and executive food editors for multi-platform cooking resource America’s
Sep 19, 2025
Guide · 22 spots
On Wednesday, April 16 , you'll have the opportunity to dine out while supporting others. Dine Out For Safety is a fundraiser for the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) . By simply dining out at one of the many participating restaurants (on Wednesday, April 16), a portion of the proceeds wil
Matt SternerApr 11, 2024
Guide · 31 spots
Oh, the weather is warming up, the birds are chirping, and downtown is blossoming with haikus. No, a haiku isn't something you can eat — it's a poem of 17 syllables in three lines of five, seven, and five. The annual Haiku Hike , presented by the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and the University of Arizo
Matt SternerMar 19, 2024
Guide · 38 spots
Nestled just a stone's throw away from Tucson, Oro Valley is a hidden gem for food enthusiasts craving a delightful dining experience. This little food haven boasts a blend of Southwestern flavors and international influences that will surely make your taste buds do the tango. Also, if you end up dancin' a little fa
Matt SternerAug 1, 2023
Guide · 6 spots
A 45-minute drive up the Catalina Highway separates Tucson's desert heat from the cool ponderosa pines of Mount Lemmon, and on most days, that gap spans 20 to 30 degrees. Whether you're chasing shade in July or hunting for snow in January, the Santa Catalina Mountains offer a genuine escape in an accessible day trip.
Jul 18, 2023
Guide · 30 spots
Sure, bars and restaurants near universities tend to highlight student budgets and tastes, but the University of Arizona area also caters to professors and visiting parents, from a bakery featuring French macrons to a new upscale Mexican dining room. In this guide, we're concentrating on the area roughly from Broadway
Edie JarolimAug 5, 2023
Guide · 88 spots
Downtown Tucson's culinary landscape is ever-evolving, offering a dynamic mix of traditional eateries and modern culinary hotspots. This guide is designed to provide you with up-to-date recommendations and insights into the best dining experiences Tucson's Downtown has to offer. Learn how we create our guides here
Jun 15, 2023
Guide · 5 spots
Cyclovia Tucson is hitting the asphalt this weekend from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 26 . There’s going to be plenty of fun aside from pedalin’ around, like pitstop activities, music, DJs, bike repair, and food! This guide is broken down into hubs that include local bites from food and drink trucks with li
Matt SternerOct 23, 2024
Guide · 116 spots
Hi, I’m Shane — owner and publisher of Tucson Foodie. I’ve been eating and drinking my way through Tucson for over a decade, but things really accelerated in 2022 when I took over Tucson Foodie and made it my full-time mission to explore and celebrate this city’s food scene. Since then, I’ve tasted just about every
Shane ReiserMay 16, 2025
Guide · 13 spots
Taking a breather from alcohol, choosing not imbibe for a stretch or going completely sans liquor can mean a lot of things. For some, it’s a reset for the mind and body. For others, it’s about health, sober curiosity, or simply showing up more clearly for family, friends, and conversation. And for many, it’s not about
Brian GarridoJan 15, 2026
Guide · 25 spots
Nothing says “sports” like being surrounded by multiple televisions, eating fried food, hearing hoots and hollers from people nearby, drinking cold beer, and then getting the food and beer stains out of your shirt the following day. Here’s a list of locally owned and operated sports bars in the Old Pueblo to catch t
Matt SternerMar 12, 2025
Guide · 15 spots
When the temperatures dip and the desert nights get chilly, there's something especially neat about a steaming cup of hot cocoa. Tucson may be known for its sunshine, but this time of year, local cafes and shops are serving up cozy, chocolatey beverages that are worth seeking out. Whether you call it hot cocoa, hot
Matt SternerDec 18, 2024
Guide · 128 spots
Welcome to Tucson Foodie's comprehensive guide to the absolute best restaurants in Tucson. The restaurant scene showcases an extraordinary tapestry of cultures, tastes, and innovative gastronomic experiences. It's a paradise for food lovers, with an eclectic mix of flavors that can satisfy the most discerning palate, m
Jun 15, 2023
Guide · 12 spots
Tucson’s bar scene is getting some well-deserved national attention, thanks to Wine Enthusiast’s latest roundup of the best spots to grab a drink in the Old Pueblo. "There are cocktail dens for every desire, cozy breweries in industrial shells and patios that satisfy the sun-seekers and shade-lovers," said Rebec
Matt SternerMar 18, 2025
Guide · 16 spots
Smoothies are appropriate for any meal of the day. Here are 15 of the best places in Tucson serving smoothies. Some are full-on smoothie places, while others are coffee shops or raspado spots that only serve a few well-thought-out and delicious smoothies. For your convenience, we've listed your options for milk, swe
Shane ReiserJun 20, 2024
Guide · 19 spots
You may have heard of it or even participated in it. "Dry January” is the annual month-long period when people decide to refrain from drinking any alcohol. Some see it as a challenge, but anyone can do it with the right friends and support. To make it even easier, several local spots in town offer non-alcoholic beverag
Matt SternerJan 8, 2024