Copper Chef Challenge and Barbecue (2010 Tucson Culinary Festival)
July 18, 2010 by Admin
Filed under Events, Food, Restaurants
Copper Chef Challenge and Barbecue (2010 Tucson Culinary Festival) takes place on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Kiva Patio at Loews Ventana Canyon (7000 North Resort Drive Tucson, AZ 85750).
The Copper Chef Challenge and Barbecue is from 11 am to 1 pm. The cost is $25 per person and $10 for kids 12 and under.
Event Description: Join us for the chef challenge of the decade! Will Murph and Jeff of Bluefin and Kingfisher retain their title as they challenge a newcomer on dueling barbecues? Add two other surprise “throwdown” challenges to the mix, fabulous brunch, barbecue and cocktail offerings from Tucson Originals chefs, and you’ve got the perfect way to wrap up the weekend!
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).
Firebirds Wood Fired Grills
January 18, 2010 by Admin
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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.
P. F. Chang’s China Bistro
October 25, 2009 by Admin
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You may have been to or even love P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, but you may not know that it was founded in 1993 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
P. F. Chang’s offers a fantastic and delicious menu of American Chinese cuisine. In addition, a great list of gluten-free menu options is available upon request from your server. The P. F. Chang’s website is a wonderful resource, where you can view the menu, make reservations, and even get some delicious Chinese recipes.
Tucson has one P. F. Chang’s China Bistro location at River and Campbell (1805 E. River Road Suite 100. Tucson, AZ 85718). For questions, please contact P.F. Chang’s at (520) 615-8788.
P. F. Chang’s Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. For a limited time, in Arizona locations only, you will get $2 off all appetizers and $2 off all specialty cocktails.
See you there!
Sur Real in Tucson
August 22, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Nightlife, Restaurants
Sur Real is Tucson’s premier Latin American cuisine and is a new member of the Tucson’s Premier Restaurant Group Group.
Sur real offers great daily specials and fantastic happy hour deals (from Monday through Friday 3pm-6pm and 10pm-close).
It is so much more than a restaurant, though. At night (10 pm to 2 am), it transforms into a fun and upbeat atmosphere. On Friday, hopin’ DJ music sponsored by 92.9 The Mountain, featuring $5 Martinis and Caipirinhas and delicious appetizers to keep you going. Saturday is live Salsa music night dancing with Senor Q featuring $3 beer specials.
Sur Real is located at 3001 E Skyline Dr # 133, Tucson, AZ 85718-2145. Questions or Reservations? Call (520) 529-2644. Get more details including hours and directions.
Tucson Culinary Festival 2009
August 9, 2009 by Admin
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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!
Arizona Restaurant Week 2009
August 1, 2009 by Admin
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Arizona Restaurant Week is a fantastic 8-day demonstration of the diversity and elegance of the finest cuisines and restaurants in Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson).
This year, Arizona Restaurant Week takes place between Saturday, September 19, 2009 and Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Here is a list of Tucson fine restaurants participating in Arizona Restaurant Week. In each participating restaurant, you will enjoy a three-course dinner menu of signature dishes priced at $29/person or $58/couple (excluding drinks, tax, and tips in some locations).