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Since Tucson became the first city in the U.S. to be named a City of Gastronomy, chef Janos Wilder and others have traveled to other “sister” cities around the world to share the region’s culinary history and unique foods.

Now, Wilder is ready to share the flavors he’s collected. The culinary tour is making the summer’s final pit stop in Burgos, Spain.

Those living in Burgos tend to feast on roasted meats, the savory local cheese Queso de Burgos, and fish dishes such as Bacalao a la Burgalesa – despite being inland.

The menu is available for more than a month at DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails. Take a glance at the menu to give your taste buds something to look forward to.

It’s practically the biggest chile festival in Tucson and the smell of freshly roasted chile, family-friendly activities, and live music stretch over four days.

There’s a lot of fun to be had this year, and you’ve got multiple chances and locations to take part.

To start things off and really get things heated, the Green Valley Village Farmers & Artisans Market,  Trail Dust Town, and Oro Valley Farmers Market will be roasting and offering chile-themed specials from several vendors.

After that, the larger “Grande Chile Festival” takes over the Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market and Rillito Park Farmers Market.

This dinner’s all about the amazing, and ever so tasty taco, too.

Erika Pacheco and Rod Miller from E&R Pork are whipping up something special to bring in the traditional and modern recipes from the region and Mexico. The menu features local ingredients like wild-caught Baja fish and shrimp, pork and beef, a mighty group of native fruits and vegetables, and tortillas — of course.

Also, when you’re honoring the taco it’s hard not to honor a nice, cold cerveza.

Crooked Tooth Brewing Company has been added to the menu, too, and you’ll have the option to choose from a couple of their brews.

Tickets are $75 per person and you can make a reservation by calling (520) 445-5394.