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.
Tucson's premiere wine and food event, the Tucson Culinary Festival, is October 23-26, 2008 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
Upcoming Culinary Events
Jewish Food Festival- Nov. 9 A Jewish food cook-off, judged by local chefs, food critics, and celebrities; and a festival of Jewish-style and kosher foods for purchase, entertainment, and children's activities. Chefs/restaurants acting as judges will prepare, using their own recipes, for sale, specific Jewish-style foods (brisket, blinzes, knishes, and more)..
Tucson Meet Yourself 2008 - 35 Years and Still Cooking- Oct. 10 - Oct. 12 Celebrate the richness and diversity of the living and traditional arts of Southern Arizona's folk and ethnic communities. Ethnic food, performances and folk arts demonstrations, Low Rider Show, "Meet the Street," "Meet the Cooks," "Meet and Greet," and more. Fun for the entire family. El Presidio Park, downtown Tucson., 520-792-4806.
Tucson Culinary Festival- Oct. 23 - Oct. 26 The Tucson Originals presents Tucson's premier wine and food event featuring gourmet samplings from 40 of Tucson's finest independently owned restaurants, 150 wines and spirits from around the world, and the third annual World Margarita Championship., (520) 488-8601.
Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon- Sep. 20 - Oct. 12 Enjoy German culture in the pine and aspen forest at Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley. Eat at the event or dine at a restaurant on the mountain. Event occurs last two weekends in September and first two weekends in October., 520-576-1400.
Tucson's premiere wine and food event, the Tucson Culinary Festival, is October 23-26, 2008 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
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