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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!
260 East Congress Street · Downtown
Le Macaron French Pastries is bringing a taste of Paris to Tucson. The family owned shop that fearures an exciting selection of treats including gelato, espresso, croissants, fine chocolates, as well as many other tasty pastries, including, of course: authentic french macarons. They offer classic macaron flavors like v
2660 North Campbell Avenue · Midtown
Prep & Pastry's Campbell Avenue location in Tucson offers a bright, modern interior with high ceilings, white walls, and natural wood accents. Large windows allow ample sunlight, creating an airy and welcoming atmosphere. The café-style seating and open layout make it an ideal spot for brunch gatherings and casual meet
7851 East Broadway Boulevard · Eastside
Craving a taste of France on the east side of town? La Baguette Parisienne offers a wide variety of delicious French-inspired breads, delectable pastries, beautiful custom cakes, and more! Try their classic croissants, cookies, and tarts, or if you’re in the mood for something savory, grab one of their jalapeño cheddar
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
403 North 6th Avenue · Downtown
Exo Roast Co., located in Tucson’s Warehouse Arts District, blends industrial design with warm, rustic touches. The coffee shop features exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and vintage mural remnants, with sleek ductwork and a polished concrete bar anchoring the space. Natural light floods in through large front windo
6348 South Nogales Highway · South Side
Nestled along the quiet lanes of Old Nogales Highway lies a gem cherished by locals: El Triunfo Bakery. This cozy spot is a haven for aficionados of empanadas and fresh Bolitos. Though it may be a bit of a hidden treasure, those who venture off the main path are met with a heap of pastries at prices that won't cost you
5266 South 12th Avenue · South Side
La Estrella Bakery, with multiple locations in Tucson, offers a no-frills yet welcoming atmosphere rooted in tradition. The 12th Avenue location features glass pastry cases packed with fresh pan dulce, while the walls display colorful bread-shaped art and photos of hands kneading dough. The space includes stocked coole
430 North Park Avenue · Downtown
China Pasta House offers a humble and unassuming interior with some of the most affordable food in Tucson. This restaurant is best known for its authentic Northern Chinese "pasta," specifically dumplings and hand-pulled noodles. Highlights include the Cabbage & Pork Dumplings and the "Pork Steamed Buns," which are actu
4340 North Campbell Avenue · Foothills
Proof creates the best dining experience in Tucson by handcrafting artisanal pizza and housemade pastas. Proof Artisanal Pizza's delightfully chewy crust and distinct tastes are achieved by using only the finest grade Italian double zero flour. Come experience the best food, service, and outdoor eating in the city. Pro
East Speedway Boulevard · University
Fresco's impresses with homemade sauces, salad dressings, dough, desserts, and meats. The menu features wholesome salads, calzones, parmesan-style oven-baked subs, and a mountain of linguini, fettuccini, ravioli, and other pasta favorites, and the pizzas are available in a number of flavors, with vegetarian, Greek, whi
501 East 9th Street · Downtown
Presta has spent more than a decade roasting carefully sourced single origins for Tucson, and the Ninth Street cafe pours a daily rotating single-origin espresso. Pastries come from Houlden's Rise Above, and a shaded patio flows easily between indoor and outdoor seating. The baristas take their coffee seriously while
2513 East 6th Street · University
Tucson coffee shop Sonoran House opened their second location with a café, bar, and market under one roof in the historic Rincon Market building at the Village at Sam Hughes at 2513 E. Sixth St. Southwestern-modern design create a cozy yet refined atmosphere from morning espresso to evening gatherings. Customers enjoy
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
Agave Pantry combines art and culinary excellence with its Persian Love Cakes and signature caramels, and they also have their own line of spices, sugars, and salts, perfect for adventurous bakers. Their herbed sugars and housewares are terrific! Pick up some of their Lavender Salt or maybe their Cardamom Rose Sugar. I
North Dodge Boulevard · Midtown
Treat Dessert Studio, located at 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. in Tucson, offers a bright, modern space with clean lines, natural wood accents, and a minimalist design. The open-concept layout features a display case showcasing an array of colorful pastries and desserts, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. As an extensio
LLC · South Side
Pastizzi are golden brown, savory pastries that are a very popular light meal on the Island of Malta — just south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea — that have a rich, history running back to medieval times. Malta Joe’s Pastizzi are made with a handmade, from scratch, filo dough crust-baked, with a delicious, savory f
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
7831 East Wrightstown Road · Eastside
Cafe Francais operates as a French bakery and patisserie, recently expanding onto Broadway location with a compact grab-and-go layout and patio seating outdoors(no indoor dining) Highlight items like the almond croissant and salty-sweet kouign-amann.
267 South Avenida del Convento · Downtown
“At our new location, we want to continue and expand on the things we’ve been doing at our Annex location for years,” said Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales, General Manager at Decibel. “With our new location, we have the opportunity to expand our menu a lot more.” So, everything you love about the MSA Annex location is here, w
North Stone Avenue · Downtown
For six years, owners Gonzalo and Yilen Vera served their eats from a food truck on Fourth Avenue every weekend. Over time, the idea of a brick-and-mortar spot started to feel less like a dream and more like an eventual reality “We’re excited to bring the flavors of Cuba to Tucson,” the Veras said. “Dishes like our bel