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Presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance & Visit Tucson, Taste the 23 Week offers foodies the opportunity to sample the best dishes of local restaurants at special, fixed prices For the second year, the public is invited to join a week-long celebration of Visit Tucson’s Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food by enjoying an array of can’t-miss deals at participating local restaurants. From June 16th to June 22nd, the week immediately following the Tucson 23 Mexican Food Festival, the Tucson 23 restaurants will offer specials celebrating the amazing culinary assets in Southern Arizona. Specials range from gourmet snacks and appetizers for only $2.30 to two complete diners for only $23.
"I think it’s important for people to take opportunities to explore their own community whether you're delving into something new or revisiting somewhere you haven’t been in a while," explains Visit Tucson's Director of Communications, Dan Gibson. "I spend a lot of time thinking about Mexican food in Tucson, but at times, even I take it for granted. We have such incredible options here, reflecting our unique borderlands culture in the Sonoran Desert, and the restaurants participating in Taste the 23 Week and the Tucson 23 Mexican Food Festival deserve to be appreciated and enjoyed. " What is The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food? It's an adventure of incredible food and a wide array of dining options, from fine to funky. We'll go ahead and say it; you won't find better Mexican food anywhere north of the border and we stand by this claim! If you love Mexican food and you haven't eaten in Tucson, you haven't tasted the whole story. From moles to raspados, over 100 restaurants are included in The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food and each one is worth chowing down at for breakfast, lunch or diner. To ensure attendees get the most out of Taste the 23 Week, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) has partnered with Yelp to develop a fun and easy way to keep track of all the deals available throughout the week. Using Yelp's new Bookmark feature, diners can easily navigate the available deals, leave a review for their favorite Taste the 23 Week restaurant, and upload photos of their favorite dishes There’s no better way to explore the Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food North of the Border! The Bookmark can be found at https://www.yelp.com/collection/rkhZRLXRQiyeEvUW5EkWaQ Featured Restaurant Specials: Boca Tacos y Tequila 533 N. 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 www.bocatacos.com $23 SPECIAL Chips + Salsa, 2 Tacos and 2 Beers for $23 Dine in only Churros El Rey 2565 E Commerce Center Pl, Tucson, AZ 85706 [email protected] $2.30 SPECIAL 1 filled churro for $2.30- choice of fillings include, Caramel, Condensed milk, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pineapple, Cream Cheese, and Vanilla. (Normal price is $3.25) Crossroads Restaurant 2602 S. 4th Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713 $23 SPECIAL Dinner for 2 includes 2 beef tacos, 2 cheese enchiladas, rice & beans and 2 soft drinks for $23 El Antojo Poblano 1103 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 $23 SPECIAL & $2.30 SPECIAL Family pack: 2 Huaraches and 1 Cemita for $23 1 Gordita for $2.30 Elvira's Restaurant. Bar. Tequila 256 E. Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 www.elvirasrestaurant.com $23 SPECIAL Summer wine + dine for $23, Only Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during Taste the 23 Week Ensenada Street Food 1602 S. Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713 Facebook- Ensenada Street Food $23 SPECIAL Family combo includes pastor, asada y birria tacos, drinks and more for $23 Mariscos Baja Mar 3541 S 12th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713 $23 SPECIAL & 2 items for $3 SPECIAL 2 shrimp tacos for $3 / Seafood Sampler and 2 Soft Drinks for $23 Mariscos Chihuahua 1009 Grande Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85745 www.mariscoschihuhua.com $23 SPECIAL & $2.30 SPECIAL 2 Tacos Platters, 2 Tostadas and 2 drinks for $23/ 1 Tostada de Ceviche for $2.30 Oasis Fruit Cones 4126 S. 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714 Facebook- Oasis Fruit Cones $2.30 SPECIAL Small natural fruit raspado for $2.30 Ice cream and additional toppings are an extra $.75 each. There is no extra charge for fruit combinations. Penca Restaurante 50 W Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701 www.pencarestaurante.com $23 SPECIAL Grilled marinated bistro tender, esquites, scallion corn cake, served with mole verde and queso fresco for $23 Rigos Restaurant 5851 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 www.rigosnorth.com $23 SPECIAL 2 Lunch Buffets for $23.00, soft drink included / 2 Dinner Buffets for $23.00, soft drink included (or 2 Draft Beers) for $23.00 Rollies Mexican Patio 4573 S. 12th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85714 $2.30 SPECIAL 1 Flat Enchilada for $2.30- Deep fried corn masa patty topped w/homemade enchilada sauce, cabbage, cotija cheese, fine shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green olives and diced white onion. Dine in only Tacos Apson 3501 S. 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713 www.tacosapson.com $23 SPECIAL ¾ lb carne asada or combination of carne asada & pastor; two ribs, tortillas, salsas and veggies for $23. Only to go or eat on patio area Tanias 33 Mexican Food 614 North Grande Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745 www.tanias33.com $2.30 SPECIAL 8 oz soup and tortilla for $2.30- 13 Soups Daily, including beef, chicken, or vegan! Official event hashtag: #Tucson23. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. Taste the 23 Week When: June 16, 2019 - June 22, 2019 Where: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745 Cost: $65 Website: https://www.saaca.org/tucson23.html Phone: (520) 797-3959 Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote engagement in arts and culture, helping our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Visit Tucson Visit Tucson is the official destination marketing organization for Tucson and southern Arizona. Its mission is to drive economic development by connecting visitors with their ideal travel and meetings experiences. Visit Tucson is financially supported by the City of Tucson, Pima County, and the Town of Oro Valley and more than 500 individual and business partners. For more information, go to VisitTucson.org. Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food Tucson is home to the most authentic Mexican north of the border. The highest concentration of these restaurants is found within a 23-mile area that includes the City of South Tucson, Downtown, and lower midtown. At these terrific eateries, many of which are family-owned and decades old, the settings are casual, the ingredients are fresh, and the experience is unforgettable. Native Seed/SEARCH and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance collaborate to create a new culinary series focused on agriculture & culinary traditions of the Three Sisters Join some of Arizona's most esteemed and nationally celebrated chefs for an unforgettable culinary experience that will open your mind and introduce your palate to the possibilities of classic and modern ingredients alike. A unique collaboration between the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Native Seeds/SEARCH brings Arizona chefs together for a series of culinary events that highlight the agricultural and culinary practices of the Three Sisters — corn, beans and squash.
Originating in Mexico, the Three Sisters is a traditional planting practice where corn, beans and squash are grown together in the same field: corn is tall and supportive, beans climb with vines and add nitrogen to the soil, and the third sister, squash, sprawls to retain moisture and prevent weeds and pests. Today, Native Seeds/SEARCH preserves many heirloom crop varieties grown using these environmentally sustainable methods and some will make their way into deliciously local dishes at each event. The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa will host a dinner for the culinary series on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 6 PM. The dinner will feature a progressive five-course dinning experience led by four Arizona chefs, each bringing their signature flair to present the Three Sisters staple ingredients. Executive Chef Todd Sicolo of the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort will be preparing an assortment of appetizers that guests can enjoy as they stroll the beautiful courtyard and foyer of the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort. From there, guests will enter the Sonoran Ballroom where James Beard award-winning Chef Christopher Gross of Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion and Executive Chef Danny Perez from The Gallery Golf Club will be preparing the main courses of the night. To finish off their culinary journey, guests will join Chef Wendy Gauthier of Chef Chic on the moonlit terrace for dessert. Westward Look's commitment to developing and presenting innovative community outreach continues to shine in Southern Arizona. From partnering with SAACA to create Lookout Tucson, a free Thursday night jazz concert series, to opening their own community garden and offering new culinary education opportunities, Westward Look is more than just one of Tucson's resorts—it's a relaxing hub for creative minds. Dinner guests can enjoy an elegant weekend by taking advantage of Westward Look’s mid-summer room rates. The third and final event in this special collaboration with Native Seeds/SEARCH will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Lodge at Ventana Canyon and will feature a sampling-style brunch. "SAACA is dedicated to maximizing our collective impact through meaningful collaborations within our community," explains the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance's Executive Director, Kate Marquez. "We learn from every project and with each collaboration draw deeper understanding of what our shared vision for our community will look like" Proceeds from the Three Sisters Culinary Series will support SAACA's creative arts programming and Native Seeds/SEARCH's efforts to conserve the rich agro-biodiversity of the arid Southwest. Event Title: The Three Sisters Culinary Series When: Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 6 PM / Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM Where: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa / The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Cost: $45 - $65 Online: www.saaca.org/threesisters Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 107 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos Available Upon Request Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote engagement in arts and culture, helping our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Learn more at www.saaca.org Native Seeds/SEARCH Native Seeds/SEARCH (NS/S) is a nonprofit seed conservation organization based in Tucson, Arizona. Our mission is to conserve and promote the arid-adapted crop diversity of the Southwest in support of sustainable farming and food security. Since its founding in 1983, Native Seeds/SEARCH has been dedicated to conserving the rich agro-biodiversity of the arid Southwest. Preserved in our seed bank today are nearly 2,000 varieties of crops adapted to arid landscapes extending from southern Colorado to central Mexico, many of them rare or endangered. The collection represents the cultural heritage and farming knowledge of over 50 indigenous communities, as well as recent immigrants like Spanish missionaries and Mormon homesteaders. We also conserve a number of crop wild relatives, wild ancestors of domesticated plants. Learn more at www.nativeseeds.org Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa It’s tranquil, yet mesmerizing. Private, yet wide open. A distinctive luxury hotel in Tucson where historic charm and modern luxury unite. Welcome to Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, Tucson’s first and finest resort. Built in the early 1900s, our 80-acre resort is flawlessly set at the base of the striking Santa Catalina Mountains. A favorite Tucson luxury resort and vacation destination, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa offers visitors of all ages the joy of getting close to nature with on-site hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Learn more at www.westwardlook.com About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts A great stay is closer than you think. With 20 brands, 80+ countries, 9,000+ hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts makes travel possible for all. From big cities and small towns to beachfront resorts and highway hotels, our 20 iconic brands bring a diverse perspective to the travel experience. With friendly service, thoughtful amenities, and a range of options for the everyday traveler, Wyndham will be there to welcome you wherever you go. Learn more at www.wyndhamhotels.com |
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