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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!
Monday Munchies is supported by Botanica. When your cravings hit and you need something bold and satisfying, dive into the Spicy Scallop Shrimp Miso Ramen at Maru Plus Japanese Restaurant. The […]
Nov 24, 2025
Toss Fried Chicken & Ramen opened a new location in northwest Tucson on July 4 at 3930 W. Ina Rd, #322, in Embassy Plaza near Thornydale Road. Meanwhile, the original […]
Jackie TranJul 14, 2025
The Ramen Bar, located at 7555 N. La Cholla Blvd., is scheduled to open on Wednesday, June 4. Their offerings span two distinct concepts: customizable poke bowls and burritos, and […]
Jackie TranJun 4, 2025
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Jul 1, 2026
Tokyo Sushi will open at 3655 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson, with a grand opening planned for early August. The restaurant takes over the former Izumi location and will occupy […]
Jackie TranJun 30, 2026
After a brief opening delay, ramen and curry restaurant Ja Ramen officially opened their doors on Wednesday morning. The interior hasn’t changed much since the space was Hoki Poki; the decor […]
Jackie TranOct 10, 2019
Ramen and curry restaurant Ja Ramen announced plans to open late September. The 4,065-square-foot space at 2643 N. Campbell Ave. previously held Hoki Poki, which closed in July. Da Nang, […]
Jackie TranSep 10, 2019
Tucson Foodie’s 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer has officially begun, and Asian Week is first up. The citywide dining campaign runs from Monday, May 18, through Sunday, Aug. 9, with […]
Jackie TranMay 19, 2026
Heads up: Raijin Ramen is closed on Monday. But we’re not going to publish a Meatless Monday article on a Tuesday, so here goes. Rich, fatty tonkotsu ramen has exploded […]
Jackie TranAug 12, 2019
Ramen is a centuries-old noodle dish. Making its way to the United States after World War II, it originated in China before gaining popularity in Japan, where regional variations of […]
Meredith O'NeilAug 9, 2018
Order at the counter, each meal is around $10 — give or take a couple of bucks — and your food is usually ready within less than 10 minutes.
Matt SternerAug 19, 2024
The fast-food ramen and fried chicken joint is ready to open a second location at 1800 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Suite 116.
Matt SternerApr 5, 2024
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Apr 17, 2026
Ten-cent packages of ramen may provide a sodium-filled sense of college nostalgia, but true Japanese ramen is another story. On the bright side, there’s more of this Japanese soupy goodness lurking […]
Jackie TranJan 21, 2020
Oh, how far we’ve come from the days of instant ramen packets. If you haven’t noticed, ramen is all the rage these days. But you wouldn’t be blamed for a […]
Adam LehrmanJul 15, 2019
After a month of permit-related delays, hotly-anticipated ramen joint Raijin Ramen announced it will open its doors at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23: Raijin, named after the Shinto god of lightning, […]
Jackie TranJan 23, 2018
[08/06/2018 Edit: the opening date has been delayed from Thursday, August 2 to Monday, August 6.] Ramen food truck Fat Noodle Ramen House will open its brick-and-mortar restaurant at 811 E. Wetmore […]
Jackie TranJul 31, 2018
A piping hot bowl of tonkotsu ramen will warm you right up on a chilly day. OBON Sushi Bar Ramen offers it, but this winter only, try their special Sapporo-Style Red Miso […]
Jackie TranDec 13, 2017
How do Tucsonans celebrate this much snow? Not snowmen. There’s not enough for that. However, free ramen is on the radar. Downtown restaurant OBON Sushi Bar Ramen announced that they […]
Jackie TranFeb 22, 2019
When word got out that a ramen joint was opening up in the middle of “restaurant row” on Campbell Avenue, residents cheered and it’s possible local neighboring restaurants panicked. In […]
Mark WhittakerFeb 1, 2023