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Playground

Contemporary destination for DJ tunes, global eats & cocktails paired with a high-energy vibe.

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278 East Congress Street, Tucson

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8 PM–2 AM
Saturday: 8 PM–2 AM
Sunday: Closed

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NEW: @tokyosushitucson opens this Saturday🎉🍣

Tokyo Sushi has taken over the former Izumi space on Speedway, serving up an all-you-can-eat experience with an extensive selection of classic and specialty sushi rolls. The restaurant also features a build-your-own ramen bar, fresh salad bar, dessert bar, and ice cream station.

3655 E Speedway Blvd.
Grand opening: Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m.

#tucsonaz

NEW: @tokyosushitucson opens this Saturday🎉🍣 Tokyo Sushi has taken over the former Izumi space on Speedway, serving up an all-you-can-eat experience with an extensive selection of classic and specialty sushi rolls. The restaurant also features a build-your-own ramen bar, fresh salad bar, dessert bar, and ice cream station. 3655 E Speedway Blvd. Grand opening: Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m. #tucsonaz

Sonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!🎉 From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucson’s amazing food scene. ‼️❤️Restaurant owners: Applications are now open and close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and you’ll be included in Tucson Foodie’s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. You don’t need your Restaurant Week menu ready to apply. Just submit one application per restaurant brand, even if you have multiple locations. Apply at the link in our bio or visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw/apply. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona

IT’S THE FINAL WEEK OF 12 WEEKS OF FOODIE SUMMER! 🎉

Sonoran Week runs through August 9! Visit any locally owned Tucson spot that fits this week’s theme, save your receipt, and upload it at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win this week’s prizes.

🏆THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
Win: Tickets to Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge, (2) $100 Visa gift cards, $20 gift card to Ghini’s, 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, (1) gift card to Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar, (1) $50 gift card to Charro Concepts, (1) $50 gift card to BATA, (1) $50 gift card to Sonoran Moonshine

ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS.

Stay tuned for @Sonoranrestaurantweek! Let’s support local ❤️

#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz

IT’S THE FINAL WEEK OF 12 WEEKS OF FOODIE SUMMER! 🎉 Sonoran Week runs through August 9! Visit any locally owned Tucson spot that fits this week’s theme, save your receipt, and upload it at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win this week’s prizes. 🏆THIS WEEK’S PRIZES: Win: Tickets to Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge, (2) $100 Visa gift cards, $20 gift card to Ghini’s, 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, (1) gift card to Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar, (1) $50 gift card to Charro Concepts, (1) $50 gift card to BATA, (1) $50 gift card to Sonoran Moonshine ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Stay tuned for @Sonoranrestaurantweek! Let’s support local ❤️ #tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz

Have you tried anything new recently?

🍕 @thebigdaneenergy: Wildcat Burger & Death Free Foodie Breakfast plate @lovinspoonfulstucson, White Pizza @brooklynpizzaco, Roasted Pastrami Sandwich @corbettstucson, Carne @sonoranhouse_samhughes

🥔 @deathfreefoodie: Massaman curry @charsthaitucson, Oaxacan Mole Madre @ameliastucson

🥗 @jackie_tran_: Beet Salad @sawmillrun, Pork @sunshine_wine_tucson, Kakigori @okashi_ice_cream_confections, Málà Peanut Noodles @noodleholicstucson, Tiradito @kintokisushihouse, Crispy Rice @obonsushi

🍔 @ritaconnelly80: Classic burger @shooterssteakhouse

More on Tucsonfoodie.com👈

#tucsonfoodie

Have you tried anything new recently? 🍕 @thebigdaneenergy: Wildcat Burger & Death Free Foodie Breakfast plate @lovinspoonfulstucson, White Pizza @brooklynpizzaco, Roasted Pastrami Sandwich @corbettstucson, Carne @sonoranhouse_samhughes 🥔 @deathfreefoodie: Massaman curry @charsthaitucson, Oaxacan Mole Madre @ameliastucson 🥗 @jackie_tran_: Beet Salad @sawmillrun, Pork @sunshine_wine_tucson, Kakigori @okashi_ice_cream_confections, Málà Peanut Noodles @noodleholicstucson, Tiradito @kintokisushihouse, Crispy Rice @obonsushi 🍔 @ritaconnelly80: Classic burger @shooterssteakhouse More on Tucsonfoodie.com👈 #tucsonfoodie

@Obonsushi invited the Tucson Foodie team to capture their newest cocktails and dishes. View the full menu on Tucsonfoodie.com!🍹🍣

• Paper Tiger: sweet and spicy with tequila, mango, green chile, and togarashi.

• Liquid Swords: a tropical smooth sipper with rum, lemongrass, and pineapple.

• Clear Intentions: a clarified milk punch with vodka, tamarind, and strawberry.

• OBON-tini: a savory martini with their house olive martini. Choose from vodka or gin.

• House of Green Leaves: a refreshing cocktail, lightly effervescent with shochu, cucumber, shiso, and aloe.

• Braised Short Rib Donburi: caramelized onion rice topped with beech mushrooms, kizami, scallion, crispy shallot, 64-degree egg, and demi glace.

• Spicy Octopus Crudo: dressed with fresh thinly sliced lemon, kizami (chopped true wasabi), togarashi ponzu, serrano, and chile oil.

• Tuna Tostadas: bluefin tuna on crunchy corn tortillas with charred black salsa, cilantro, onion, and kizami aioli.

• Crispy Rice: topped with spicy salmon, avocado, or spicy tuna. Available à la carte or as a trio.

#tucsonfoodie

@Obonsushi invited the Tucson Foodie team to capture their newest cocktails and dishes. View the full menu on Tucsonfoodie.com!🍹🍣 • Paper Tiger: sweet and spicy with tequila, mango, green chile, and togarashi. • Liquid Swords: a tropical smooth sipper with rum, lemongrass, and pineapple. • Clear Intentions: a clarified milk punch with vodka, tamarind, and strawberry. • OBON-tini: a savory martini with their house olive martini. Choose from vodka or gin. • House of Green Leaves: a refreshing cocktail, lightly effervescent with shochu, cucumber, shiso, and aloe. • Braised Short Rib Donburi: caramelized onion rice topped with beech mushrooms, kizami, scallion, crispy shallot, 64-degree egg, and demi glace. • Spicy Octopus Crudo: dressed with fresh thinly sliced lemon, kizami (chopped true wasabi), togarashi ponzu, serrano, and chile oil. • Tuna Tostadas: bluefin tuna on crunchy corn tortillas with charred black salsa, cilantro, onion, and kizami aioli. • Crispy Rice: topped with spicy salmon, avocado, or spicy tuna. Available à la carte or as a trio. #tucsonfoodie

IT’S THE FINAL WEEK OF 12 WEEKS OF FOODIE SUMMER! 🎉

Sonoran Week starts today and runs through August 9! Visit any locally owned Tucson spot that fits this week’s theme, save your receipt, and upload it at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win this week’s prizes.

🏆THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
Win: Tickets to Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge, (2) $100 Visa gift cards, $20 gift card to Ghini’s, 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, (1) gift card to Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar, (1) $50 gift card to Charro Concepts, (1) $50 gift card to BATA, (1) $50 gift card to Sonoran Moonshine

ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS.

Stay tuned for @Sonoranrestaurantweek! Let’s support local ❤️

#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz

IT’S THE FINAL WEEK OF 12 WEEKS OF FOODIE SUMMER! 🎉 Sonoran Week starts today and runs through August 9! Visit any locally owned Tucson spot that fits this week’s theme, save your receipt, and upload it at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win this week’s prizes. 🏆THIS WEEK’S PRIZES: Win: Tickets to Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge, (2) $100 Visa gift cards, $20 gift card to Ghini’s, 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, (1) gift card to Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar, (1) $50 gift card to Charro Concepts, (1) $50 gift card to BATA, (1) $50 gift card to Sonoran Moonshine ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Stay tuned for @Sonoranrestaurantweek! Let’s support local ❤️ #tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz