Stroll through Tucson and you'll encounter the delightful smells of mesquite-fired grills, the distinctive sizzle of fajitas and brightly decorated restaurants with piles of tortillas and multi-colored salsas. Tucson is known for our fabulous Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, but we have so much more.
There are hundreds of original restaurants including many run by some of the finest chefs in the world. Experience the new Southwestern Cuisine from one of its creators, Chef Janos Wilder, at Janos or Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and owner of Terra Cotta, Donna Nordin. Dine on contemporary Continental Cuisine in elegance at the Five-Star Ventana Room. Enjoy the best in Southwestern Nouvelle at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol.
Upcoming Culinary Events
Viva Fiesta- Aug. 2 The Arizona Historical Society will conduct a "Storycorps" program, modeled on National Public Radio's oral history project, at which attendees can reminisce about how music and dance has influenced them in their everyday lives. Authentic Mexican and Spanish food and drink will also be available. Centennial Hall Box Office., (520) 621-3341.
Primavera Cooks!- Aug. 6 Pastiche Modern Eatery hosts a fabulous, multi-course gourmet dinner as part of the Primavera Cooks! culinary series of "Apprentice Chef" and "Gourmet Dining" events, which feature a meal prepared by community members, under the tutelage of some of Tucson's finest chefs., 623-5111 x101..
Primavera Cooks!- Aug. 20 The Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress hosts a fabulous, multi-course gourmet dinner as part of the Primavera Cooks! culinary series of "Apprentice Chef" and "Gourmet Dining" events, which feature a meal prepared by community members, under the tutelage of some of Tucson's finest chefs., 623-5111 x101..
August Festival at Sonoita Vineyards- Aug. 2 - Aug. 3 Celebrate upcoming harvest, with grape-stomping contest, tractor-drawn guided vineyard tour, grape tasting, live music, and local restaurants providing food to complement the wines., (520) 455-5893.
Summer of Enchantment Concert Series- Jun. 14 - Aug. 30 La Encantada shopping center presents a summertime Culinary Concert Series on Saturdays that features food from the center's restaurants and live music by local bands., (520) 299-3556.
Tucson's premiere wine and food event, the Tucson Culinary Festival, is October 23-26, 2008 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
Meet the Chef
From the internationally acclaimed gourmets to cooks with a passion for tradition - get to know many of the creative people behind Tucson's extraordinary dining scene. >>more
