Wise Bites

by Tucson Foodie on July 8, 2026 at 10:05 pm

Space Cowboy: A Players Ball for Gary Hickey runs at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th St. Hickey, the longtime chef and partner The post Tucson chefs rally for a players ball to support Gary Hickey’s stroke […]

by Tucson Doobie on July 7, 2026 at 10:37 pm

Tucson Doobie brings its infused dinner series back on July 14th with a five-course feast with Prime Leaf Dispensary. This Doobie Dinner features chef Jeremy Hernandez-Kneller of Kneller’s Delicatessen. He The post “Elevated” NYC […]

by Jackie Tran on July 7, 2026 at 10:25 pm

Want to cook at home to maintain control of what you eat while spending less time shopping, prepping, and cleaning? This might be where Veratina Kitchens steps in for you. The post How Veratina Kitchens makes home cooking easy for Tucsonans […]

by Tucson Foodie on July 7, 2026 at 9:41 pm

New-to-Me Week wraps July 12, and Italian Week runs July 13 through 19 as part of the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer campaign. The week puts a spotlight on Tucson’s The post Italian Week spotlights Tucson’s pasta, pizza, and more for 12 […]

by Shane Reiser on July 7, 2026 at 6:50 pm

When I acquired Tucson Foodie a little over four years ago, I believed it could become much more than a media company. While journalism remains at our core, we’ve discovered The post Elevating Our Events: Why We’re Investing in […]

by Jackie Tran on July 6, 2026 at 9:04 pm

The Mercado District sits at the westernmost stop of the Sun Link streetcar, about a mile from downtown. The district now spans four properties: the Spanish colonial-style Mercado San Agustín, The post Where to eat & drink at the Mercado […]

by Jackie Tran on July 6, 2026 at 3:41 pm

Dante’s Fire, the midtown Tucson restaurant and cocktail bar at 2526 E. Grant Rd., will permanently close after a final day of service on July 19, 2026. Partner-chef Kenneth Foy The post Dante’s Fire to permanently close after 13 years […]

by Tucson Foodie on July 1, 2026 at 11:47 pm

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. The post Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in May & June 2026 appeared first on Tucson Foodie.

by Jackie Tran on July 1, 2026 at 1:05 am

Restaurants and bars across Tucson are ready to light up Independence Day 2026 with festive menus, live music and holiday weekend fun. July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, The post Tucson celebrates Independence Day 2026 with food, music & […]

by Jackie Tran on June 30, 2026 at 11:53 pm

Burger Week wraps July 5, and New-to-Me Week takes over July 6 through 12 as part of the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer campaign. The week encourages diners to step The post New-to-Me Week encourages Tucson diners to try something different for 12 Weeks […]

by Jackie Tran on June 30, 2026 at 10:29 pm

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 The post Tokyo Sushi to open on Speedway Boulevard this summer appeared […]

by Tucson Foodie on June 30, 2026 at 9:21 pm

Sonoran House Sam Hughes hosts the next Tucson Foodie dinner event at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at 2513 E. Sixth St. Executive chef Gabriella “Gabby” Alba leads the The post Chef Gabby Alba brings new dishes to Tucson Foodie dinner at […]

by Rita Connelly on June 29, 2026 at 9:41 pm

If you’re a local, you’ve likely had your fair share of chimichangas. If not, let’s change that! The chimichanga, or chimi, is a deep-fried burrito that begins life as a The post Where to get your fill of Tucson’s iconic […]

by Brian Garrido on June 26, 2026 at 10:03 pm

An Asian Grocery Store Turned Carryout Kitchen Unlike most restaurants that start with a formal business plan, Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Grocery, a Filipino market on 22nd Street across from Reid The post D’Kutsilyo brings Filipino home cooking […]

by Jackie Tran on June 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm

The Tucson Foodie team takes its next field trip to The Meading Room in Sonoita for a 5-course dinner with chef Christian Padilla on Saturday, July 11. The event runs The post Foodie Field Trip: Chef Christian Padilla brings 5-course dinner to […]