Grand Tasting (2010 Tucson Culinary Festival)
The Grand Tasting (2010 Tucson Culinary Festival) this year takes place on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Grand Ballroom at Loews Ventana Canyon (7000 North Resort Drive Tucson, AZ 85750).
The Grant Tasting is from 6 pm to 9 pm. The cost is $65 per person (or $75 at the door).
Event Description: This is Tucson’s premier dining event! Enjoy an exceptional selection of over 100 wine & spirits from around the world with tastings of signature dishes from over 40 Tucson Originals chefs. Other highlights include special guest, Master Mixologist Tony Abou Ganim, cookbook signings, and a silent auction filled with trips, wine, culinary treasures and more.
For more information, please visit the Tucson Culinary Festival website.
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Special Wine Events at Tavolino
July 17, 2010 by Admin
Filed under Events, Restaurants, Spirits
You may have noticed from our tweets that we, at Upscale Tucson, are big fans of Tavolino Ristorante Italiano. The food is fantastic, the prices are just right, and the service is outstanding.
There are two exciting wine events coming at Tavolino that we would like to share with you. Massimo Tenino (owner of Tavolino) will be joined by his brother, Paolo Tenino (owner of Pietro Rinaldi Winery at Piemonte, Italy) to host the following two events:
- Wine Tasting. Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, from 6 pm to 8 pm. In this event, you will enjoy a selection of Pietro Rinaldi wines complemented with a variety of meats and cheeses from Tavolino’s Salumeria Bar. The price is $22/person.
- Wine Dinner. Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, at 6:30 pm. Enjoy 5 courses paired perfectly with Pietro Rinaldi wines. $75/person (tax and gratuity not included). Visit Tavolino Ristorante to view wine dinner menu.
Pietro Rinaldi wines are available at both events for a special discounted price. Call 531-1913 to reserve your space.
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano is located at Plaza Colonial, 2890 E. Skyline Drive (SW corner of Skyline and Campbell).
Robert Craig Wine Tasting at McMahon’s
Wine Tasting at McMahon's Steakhouse on April 8, 2010
Firebirds Wood Fired Grills
January 18, 2010 by Admin
Filed under Restaurants
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opened its doors at La Encantada in Tucson in 2003.
I went there for a special dinner not too long ago and absolutely loved the atmosphere, the service, and of course, the food.
The menu features great options, including salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and steaks cooked on the wood fired grill. See Firebirds menu.
The ambiance is elegant, but relaxed and comfortable. Firebirds also features a bar area (the Firebar) with an indoor stone fireplace. The bar offers an impressive list of wine, martinis, margaritas, and cocktails.
Firebirds is located in La Encantada Shopping Center at 2985 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ. For information, please call 520-577-0747.
Sullivan’s Steaks, Martinis, and Jazz
September 19, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Cigars, Restaurants, Spirits
Sullivan’s Steakhouse has been an Upscale Tucson favorite for a long time.
In addition to their amazing steaks and seafood (see Sullivan’s Menu), Sullivan’s bar and the cigar-friendly patio feature live jazz entertainment seven nights a week.
The full bar offers high-end cognacs, single malt scotches, an incredible wine menu, and amazing martinis. Sullivan’s also offers a fully stocked cigar humidor.
Join me every Thursday night at my favorite Sullivan’s event: Swingin’ at Sully’s, featuring a half-priced entrees, $5 martinis, and more. See what’s happening at Sullivan’s other nights of the week.
Sullivan’s is located at 1785 East River Road, Tucson , AZ – 85718 (Map). View Sullivan’s hours of operation. For questions, please call (520) 299-4275 or email them at sullivans.tucson@steakco.com
Tucson Culinary Festival 2009
August 9, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Events, Food, Restaurants
Tucson Originals proudly presents the 7th annual Tucson Culinary Festival on October 1st to 4th, 2009. The Tucson Culinary Festival is a celebration that captures the rich culinary spirit and flavors of Southern Arizona.
The event will feature: Gourmet samples from 40 of Tucson’s finest independently-owned restaurants, 150 fine wine and spirits from around the world, the 4th Annual Margarita Championship, and informative seminars!
For a detailed listing of all events and/or to purchase tickets, please visit the 2009 Tucson Culinary Festival Events and Special Packages.
A portion of the proceeds will help two charitable organizations: New Beginnings for Women and Children and the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
The 2009 Tucson Culinary Festival will take place at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort:
7000 North Resort Drive (Tucson, AZ 85750). Phone: (520) 299-2020.
The Tucson Culinary Festival is indeed Tucson’s premier fine wine and food event. Hope to see you there!