SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
SOUTHERN AZ'S LARGEST LOCAL CULINARY FESTIVAL | LIVE MUSIC | LIBATIONS
THE COMMUNITY FAVORITE CELEBRATION OF CULINARY ARTS RETURNS IN 2023
THE COMMUNITY FAVORITE CELEBRATION OF CULINARY ARTS RETURNS IN 2023
SAVOR
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EVENT PARTNERS
TICKETS NOW ON SALEVIP TICKET WITH EARLY ADMISSION
$150 EACH 11AM-3PM VIP Tickets are capped at 200 people and are provided early admission with one-hour early access to the event and a welcome cocktail. 21 and UP ONLY EVENT Featuring over 50 of the region’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries, local foods and restaurants highlighting exceptional menu tastings. This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest region. The event will also present fine wine, spirits and craft beer tastings. GENERAL ADMISSION
$100 EACH 12PM-3PM 21 and UP ONLY EVENT Featuring over 50 of the region’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries, local foods and restaurants highlighting exceptional menu tastings. This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest region. The event will also present fine wine, spirits and craft beer tastings. |
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LOCATIONTucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 Tucson Botanical Gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tucson, strives to be recognized and respected as the best small public garden in America. |
Art activations
The 2023 SAVOR Food and Wine Festival will feature art and music activations throughout the gardens. Roam through the gardens and enjoy songwriters, magicians, live painters, DJs and more!
Performances
Roaming
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Stephen the Spectacular (Illusionist)
Porter Hall Gallery
12 – 2 PM | Silk and Soul
West Stage (Rose Garden Courtyard)
11 AM – 1 PM Ben Tully
1 PM – 3 PM Mariah McCammond
Northeast Stage (Native American Crops)
11 AM – 3 PM DJ L3xx
Southeast Stage (Sensory Ramadas Plaza)
11 AM – 1 PM Leila Lopez (live music)
1 PM – 3 PM Brett Dooley (live music)
Live Painters
Eli Farias
Donovan White
Victor Navarro
Jesse Perry
Performances
Roaming
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Stephen the Spectacular (Illusionist)
Porter Hall Gallery
12 – 2 PM | Silk and Soul
West Stage (Rose Garden Courtyard)
11 AM – 1 PM Ben Tully
1 PM – 3 PM Mariah McCammond
Northeast Stage (Native American Crops)
11 AM – 3 PM DJ L3xx
Southeast Stage (Sensory Ramadas Plaza)
11 AM – 1 PM Leila Lopez (live music)
1 PM – 3 PM Brett Dooley (live music)
Live Painters
Eli Farias
Donovan White
Victor Navarro
Jesse Perry
2023 PARTICIPANTS
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AGAVE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/ The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave”. Created to explore the cultural, commercial, and culinary significance of the agave plant and borderland culture, the festival features an impressive list of events with a strong focus on sustainability. Events include seminars, agave pit roasting, agave spirit tastings and world class culinary events conducted by industry leaders, culinary leaders and spirits professionals. |
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ALFONSO GOURMET OLIVE OIL & BALSAMICS
https://www.alfonsooliveoil.com/ We invite you to a unique tasting experience of the freshest, ultra-premium, first cold pressed, Extra Virgin Olive Oils and flavored Olive Oils from around the world and the best traditional aged balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. Our Balsamic Vinegars range from Traditional to flavors such as Tangerine, Raspberry, Fig and more. Experience the freshest, purest Olive Oil and Balsamics one can buy. |
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ARIZONA DISTILLING CO.
https://www.azdistilling.com/ Arizona Distilling Company is committed to sharing Arizona with the world, one glass at a time. We devote ourselves to every spirit with exceptional ingredients and the utmost care. Ours are the drinks of outlaws, handcrafted spirits that refuse to be denied or forgotten. We’re carving our place in history and we want you to be a part of it. |
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ARIZONA HOPS AND VINES
https://www.azhopsandvines.com/ We're a small winery that's awesome! One of many great Sonoita-area wineries in Southern Arizona, our family farm is a fun, warm place for families and wine afficionados alike. Come in and enjoy our patio, tell some stories, and explore the wonders of a winery that has free Cheetos |
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ARIZONA WINERY TOURS
https://www.arizonawinerytours.com/ Our family-owned business was created to offer enjoyable and elegant way to experience Arizona's premiere wineries. Guests enjoy charming winery tasting rooms and the beauty of picturesque Arizona wine country. At each winery, you’ll have the opportunity to sample exquisite wines in friendly tasting room settings. A delicious lunch awaits you at midday. Your relaxing day concludes with complimentary drop off service and memories that will last a lifetime! |
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BEYOND BREAD
Locally owned and operated since 1998, we offer a variety of hand-crafted breads, delicious sandwiches, house-made soups, fresh salads, and decadent pastries all in a comfortable and friendly environment. |
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BARRIO BREWING CO.
https://barriobrewing.com/ Barrio Brewing Co. has been serving Arizonans since 1991. We are Arizona’s oldest brewery and Barrio Blonde is Arizona’s longest continuously brewed beer. In 2020, Barrio became Arizona’s first 100% Employee-Owned Brewery. Our brewery in Tucson serves the full lineup of Barrio beers as well as a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, amazing salads, wings, tacos and so much more. A handful of our menu items even incorporate our various beers in their recipes, including our Reuben sandwich and spinach artichoke dip. Our friendly staff will help you find that ideal food or beer item just for you! We hope you enjoy your evening with us. You can find a few of our flagship beers in cans and on tap around Arizona. |
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BOB'S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE
https://bobs-steakandchop.com/tucson/ The Best Steak House in Tucson, AZ Located in the Omni Tucson National Resort off I-10 West and Cortaro Road, Bob’s brings its reputation for high quality steaks to the center of Tucson. Enjoy our exquisite indoor and outdoor seating with impeccable views and sunsets. |
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BORDERLAND SPIRITS
https://borderlandspirits.com/ Representing artisanal producer owners. Celebrating the cultures of the borderlands. |
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TANNAS BOTANNAS MARKET
Tannas Botannas | Tucson AZ | Facebook Sweet and Spicy Treats |
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BUBBES FINE BAGELS
www.bubbesbagel.com Bubbe's is the wonder-child of Kyle Leuer and Rebecca Groff with support from Felix Rippel, Marc Frankel and Tracy Frankel. Through trial and error over more than a year, Kyle perfected his bagels. He uses a sour dough starter, a long cold fermentation which yields a perfectly chewy bagel with just a slight hint of sour and a multilayered flavor. |
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BUTTON BREW HOUSE
www.button.beer Button Brew House is a Microbrewery located in Marana, AZ creating community life that connects people, stories and all experiences through its values and passions. Button Brew House provides a warm and inviting atmosphere like no other, where people seeking authentic craft experiences can get together to enjoy great company and an eclectic array of world-class craft beverages while helping to build better communities through innovation, tradition, and sustainability. |
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CALLAGHAN VINEYARDS
https://www.callaghanvineyards.com/ Kent & Lisa Callaghan Owners & Third Generation & Fourth Generation Tucsonans |
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CANCION TEQUILA
Canción Tequila (canciontequila.com) Our award winning tequilas are all double distilled and then triple filtered for an ultra premium, surprisingly smooth taste. |
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CASINO DEL SOL
https://www.casinodelsol.com/dining At Casino Del Sol, we’re extremely proud of the culinary artisans who create the magic in our many -restaurant kitchens. Each chef is a renowned and accomplished master of his or her craft. Together, they make the award-winning dining experience at The Sol of Tucson a world-class event for each of our guests. Tucson native and Casino Del Sol Executive Chef, Ryan Clark has a wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry. He graduated top of his class at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and was named one of the Top Sixteen Junior Chefs in the U.S. by the American Culinary Foundation. Clark has been nominated for Tucson Weekly’s Best Chef and holds the rare distinction of being named Iron Chef Tucson for three consecutive years. Chef Clark has also been nominated by Food and Wine Magazine as one of the Best New Chefs in the Southwest. He’s a Certified Executive Chef and member of the American Culinary Federation. Chef Clark is the author of Modern Southwest Cooking, a cookbook that showcases his passion for regional cooking and local ingredients. |
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CHATEAU TUMBLEWEED
https://www.chateautumbleweed.com/ |
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HOTEL CONGRESS
www.hotelcongress.com Hotel Congress is a historic hotel featuring Cup Cafe, bars, nightclub, music venue, and events venue in the heart of downtown Tucson, Arizona. |
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DANTE'S FIRE
www.dantesfireaz.com Chef Ken Foy Dante's Fire has a simple philosophy; food made from food. Executive Chef & Owner Ken Foy's vision of a scratch kitchen is creating Fine Food For Everyone. In July 2022, he competed in the Tucson Iron Chef Competition and even won to obtain the title of Tucson Iron Chef. In August, he also placed 3rd in the World Margarita Competition. Chef Kenneth Foy is no stranger to cuisine from catering high end/Michelin star style dinners to casual bite sized appetizers. All while he operates a 'casually fine dining' restaurant and a food truck." |
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DESERT FORAGER
https://www.desertforager.com/ Desert Forager was founded by John Slattery in 2014. A local herbalist, forager, and author, John wanted to bring the great variety of flavors of the Sonoran desert into a modern context via ancestral and traditional beverages. Local, wild-harvested prickly pear fruit juice is the foundational ingredient for many of our natural sodas and tepache beverages. John creates unique seasonal beverages from locally foraged, organically grown, and gleaned fruits and herbs to create healing and delicious beverages to be served on tap. |
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DRAGOON BREWING COMPANY
https://dragoonbrewing.com/ At Dragoon Brewing Company, it's our mission to make the best beer we can, and share it with our friends, family, and the community we live and work in. We're proud of the passion and hard work we pour into every pint of beer we make. |
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EL CORRAL
www.elcorraltucson.com Chef Ray Figueroa El Corral is Tucson's favorite Primerib House. The restaurant originally opened in 1939 in the same location on River Rd. Tucson has grown up around the restaurant, and all the while El Corral has been quietly roasting, carving, and serving Tucson's favorite primerib. Guests from around the world feel at home in the restaurant from the friendly service, warm ambiance, and unpretentious menu. Hope to see you soon and just look for the neon cowboy! |
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FIVE-TO-OH! COFFEE
https://the520coffee.com/ We love Tucson & we love coffee! We aim to bring these two things together in a way to express our admiration for the "520" into a product we get to handcraft every time just for you. Five-To-Oh! Coffee features the best coffee, beverages and snacks, sourced from outstanding local suppliers. Our goal is to exceed your experience by offering distinctive & local products all while keeping Tucson’s recognition of being a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy at the heart of what we do every day. |
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FORK AND FIRE
https://www.forknfire.com/ Friends and brothers. Fork & Fire is brought to you by three mid-western boys drawn together by a passion to feed people and a flair for intense flavors. We had been cooking for each other and our families for years. Always fans of neighborhood cookouts that bring together friends and neighbors. Recently, jokes and dreams of one day taking to the streets and bringing our fare to a wider audience started to take shape. Focused around the deep flavors created when the heat hits meat, we are excited to bring Fork & Fire to your neighborhood. We hope you enjoy our food as much as we enjoy creating it. |
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GUIDO-Q FOOD TRUCK
https://www.facebook.com/mamalouisastucson Since 1956, Mama Louisa's has served homemade family recipes to generations of Tucsonans. Consistency and Quality are our hallmarks. Post your family's Mama Louisa's memories on our page. |
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HERILOOM FARMERS MARKET
www.heirloomfm.org Heirloom Farmers Markets began the weekly educational program Taste of the Market (TotM) in October 2018 at Rillito Park Farmers Market (4502 N. 1st Ave). Sponsored by Arizona Complete Health, TotM is a weekly helping of food literacy and education, which enables market customers to learn about the healthy, whole, and local foods at the farmers market. By engaging visitors in an educational experience, including a taste test of fresh foods, TotM empowers individuals to choose foods that nourish their bodies while supporting small-scale local agriculture and local food producers. |
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HENSLEY
https://hensley.com/ Hensley Beverage Company is a multi-generational, family-owned, local Arizona beverage wholesaler that distributes a diverse and first-rate portfolio of beverages, including Anheuser-Busch InBev beers, top selling local and regional craft beers, premium non-alcohol beverages, water, soda, tea, wine, and spirits. On March 15, 2016 Hensley Beverage Company finalized the acquisition of Golden Eagle Distributors, significantly increasing Hensley’s distribution area in Arizona and making Hensley one of the largest beverage distributors in the nation. |
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HUSS BREWING
https://www.hussbrewing.com/ |
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ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK
https://www.iskashitaa.org/ Iskashitaa Refugee Network (IRN) is an intergenerational network of Tucson volunteers and UN refugees from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, who locate, harvest, and re-distribute locally grown fruits and vegetables which would otherwise go to waste. |
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JUNESHINE
https://juneshine.com/ JuneShine brews Hard Kombucha and Spirits-Based Cocktails that you can feel better about drinking. It's all handcrafted with real, premium ingredients. No sketchy sweeteners, syrups, or artificial flavors. Everything is sustainably produced, too-we're completely carbon neutral and donate one percent of sales to environmental nonprofits. |
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JW MARRIOTT STARR PASS RESORT & SPA
PASSAGGIO - a Sonoran Trattoria Sharing the natural beauty and warmth of the serene landscape while delivering the flavors of a modern trattoria by using the hidden bounty of the Sonoran Desert. Savor International cuisine in one of our onsite restaurants featuring authentic Mediterranean dishes and classic Mexican fare at our luxury hotel. |
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KISS OF SMOKE
https://www.kissofsmokebbq.com/ Located in Tucson, AZ, Kiss of Smoke BBQ & Catering started as an award winning competition barbecue team. Kiss of Smoke is family owned & operated. We enjoyed our competition BBQ hobby so much we decide to offer our award winning BBQ to the streets of Tucson. We want to bring an experience of quality food to your wedding, birthday, luncheon, or any other event. |
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MORA CONDIMENTS
www.eatmora.com BIG GLOBAL FLAVORS MORA handcrafts small batches of big flavor relish, chutney, paste, and sauce inspired by the Sonoran Desert. ERIKA BOSTICK Erika Bostick is MORA’s Chef and has worked in some of Tucson's finest restaurant kitchens for over a decade. She is a proud Chef Ambassador for Tucson's designation as UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Her heart and passion always remain in food and showcasing the ingredients of the Sonoran Desert |
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NOBLE HOPS
https://noblehops.com/ Chef Sarah Lamberth Noblehops is Tucson’s original gastropub, serving an ever-changing menu of craft beer and fine fare. Tucson natives and brothers, Aric Mussman and Joshua Mussman, combined their love of hand-crafted food and beer for their third Tucson-area restaurant, noblehops, in Spring 2011. noblehops now has 2 locations: One is located at the Southeast corner of Lambert and La Canada in Oro Valley. The other is located across from Reid Park on Alvernon Way in Tucson. |
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OLIVE OIL RING
Olive Oil Ring The Olive Oil Ring, LLC. stocks imported Sogno Toscano olive oil, pasta, Italian sauces, and enriched olive oil lotions produced by Belleza. Sogno Toscano’s century-old trees are grown in sacred soil thanks to hundreds of miles of Mediterranean sea and over 70 square miles of forest extremely rich in iodine producing the best of olive oils. Sogno Toscano has been producing olive oil since 1923, and in 2007 began introducing products to the best restaurants and chefs in the United States. The Olive Oil Ring is pleased to import these quality products and deliver them to your door. |
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THE GARDEN KITCHEN - PIMA COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE EXTENSION
https://thegardenkitchen.org/ The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, nutrition education, and physical activity opportunities. We work with community members as well as organizations and governments to deliver this programming throughout Pima County. |
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[POPPED] ARTISAN POPCORN
https://www.poppedartisan.com/ Our mission is to make artisnal products that respect natural ingredients, aythentic flavors, and engaged customers. We strive to create a family around distinctive offerings that are good for you and the planet. |
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QUEEN CEVICHE
@cevichesalsasandmore Spent the past decade providing fresh salsas, ceviche and organic hibiscus lemonade at local farmers markets in southern Arizona. Check out our newest retail and prep kitchen, Market Tito's at Madera Village Shopping Center opening October 2022 |
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RAINY DAY CHOCOLATE
www.rainydaychocolate.com We, Jennifer and Chris Sund believe the world is a small place; and everyone deserves to have amazing (ethically sourced) chocolate. Rainy Day Chocolate is one of Sonoma County, California's first Bean-to-Bar Chocolate makers, and multi-awarding winning confectioners. |
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RANCH HAND BREWING
www.RanchHandBrewing.com Josh Johnson, Head Brewer We are a local craft brewery in Eloy, Arizona, serving up some delicious brews for you! |
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REY AZUL TEQUILA & SODA
https://www.reyazultequila.com/ REY AZUL or 'Blue King ' celebrates the iconic blue agave, grown at 4,000ft elevation in Jalisco, Mexico. Our name, REY AZUL (Blue King), stems from the blue weber agave plant whose majestic spikes resemble a crown. |
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RUNE WINERY
Rune | Rune Wines Our name is inspired by Runes- ancient letters said to be of divine origin. These powerful symbols were believed to have the power to bring back the dead or divine the future. They told tales of great deeds and chronicled the past, present, and future. In the spirit of ancient runes, Rune Wines has set out to shape the story of Arizona wine. Through wine’s craft, a story of time and place is bottled and consumed. Join us as our story continues to unfold. Our first vintage was 2013 and our Sonoita, Arizona tasting room opened its doors in 2015. |
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SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOL, PIMA JTED CTE CULINARY PROGRAM
Chef Esther Flannigan, Culinary Arts Instructor for Sahuarita High School Pima JTED/CTE Dept. Chef Miriam Bracety, Culinary Arts Instructor for Sahuarita High School Pima JTED/CTE Dept. Chef Robert De Santis, Program Mentor Chef, Award Winner-Chef of The Year ACF AZ Chapter 2020 |
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SAN TAN BREWING
https://santanbrewing.com/ |
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SEIS KITCHEN
https://www.seiskitchen.com/ What began as a food truck in 2012, this local family-owned & operated business has thus expanded into 3 Award-Winning Restaurants. Seis has earned numerous accolades and international coverage, including continuous UNESCO Gastronomy designations & offers a delectable menu of breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner made in a complete scratch kitchen using whole ingredients and environmentally-sound food practices. Enjoy savory cuisine inspired by “6” culinary regions of Mexico! |
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SONG AND SUGAR SWEETS
www.songandsugarsweets.com Sierra Horsey As someone who is passionate about conservation, I pledge to use sustainable, fairtrade ingredients in my baked goods. Fairtrade is an organization that certifies farmers are paid fair wages, while also ensuring the farmers are using sustainable practices. These farming practices protect the land and waterways by limiting runoff, conserving topsoil, promoting deforestation-free farming, and limiting the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Each purchase guarantees that you, the buyer, are supporting living wages and safe working conditions for farmers worldwide. You are also supporting the planet, ensuring that future generations will have access to sustainable and high-quality ingredients. |
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SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS
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SUNSET RIDE VINEYARDS
https://sunsetride.com/ Sip a Sonoita wine today at Sunset Ride Wine. Our wines reflect who we are and where we live: Approachable · Friendly · Honest · Comfortable |
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TITO'S VODKA
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THE MEADING ROOM
https://www.themeadingroom.com/ We're The Meading Room- a mother/daughter duo that realized that Sonoita, full of wineries, breweries, and distilleries, was missing one thing (well actually three): mead, cider & fruit wine. Barbara & her daughter Kylie bought the Sonoita property in 2015, and slowly began the transformation from grasslands to farm. Although the farm is and always will be a work in progress, we are now caring for tons of lavender, sunflower, prickly pear, apple, pear & peach trees, hackberry, magnolia, and plenty of native thistle- one of our absolute favorite and most misunderstood pollinators! |
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THE ROYAL ROOM
https://www.theroyalroomtucson.com/ A neighborhood spot to whet your whistle, and have a snack. |
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THUNDER CANYON
https://www.thundercanyonbrewery.com/ We are Tucson’s longest-established local independent craft brewery and distillery. Located in the heart of downtown Tucson. Our brewery began its craft in 1997. With a number of national awards, the brewery has brewed over 50 thousand barrels and counting. |
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TRANSIT TEA
www.transittea.com Passion. Inspiration. Innovation. How often do those come together? Transit is the adventure of all three. The story of jumpstarting an industry that has been around for so long. The tea industry has a 5000 year global history. We are making it new and fresh. This is not your Grandma's tea. No papery tea bags. No finger sandwiches (although, we do like sandwiches!) Transit is different. We are bringing tea to a place it's never been before. Flavor combinations you can only dream of. Kind of like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, just Manish and a Magical Tea Factory. |
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TUCSON CITY OF GASTRONOMY
Tucson City of Gastronomy Growing a sustainable desert community by supporting our creative food cultures 🌵 #tucsoncityofgastronomy #tcog Non-Profit 501 c3 organization managing UNESCO's designation of Tucson, AZ as a City of Gastronomy for social and economic impact in Southern Arizona. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, we seek to nurture, galvanize and promote talent and creativity among our farmers, ranchers, chefs, food workers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and local food businesses to support this region’s ongoing development as an international culinary destination. |
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TUCSON FOODIE
https://tucsonfoodie.com/ Tucson Foodie is a regional, online magazine that celebrates food and beverage culture in Tucson and the greater Southern Arizona region. |
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TUCSON TEA COMPANY
www.TucsonTea.com Discover the best loose leaf teas from around the world with Tucson Tea Company. Our unique small-batch blends include a variety of organic and fair-trade options, all made with high-quality ingredients. From traditional black teas to unique herbal blends, we have something for every tea lover. Experience the joy of a perfect cup of tea with our premium loose leaf tea selection. |
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VENTANA CANYON CLUB AND LODGE
https://www.ventanacanyonclub.com/the-lodge/dine-drink/ Chef Wendy Gauthier Chef Wendy Gauthier won the Tucson Iron Chef championship in July 2021 — a first for a female chef in Tucson — which gave her a confidence-boosting nudge to open a brick and mortar Chef Chic Café. She now is the current Executive Chef at the Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge. Growing up in northern Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., she graduated from The Culinary Institute of America and came to Tucson shortly after, working at Canyon Ranch and the Flying V at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort before starting Chef Chic in 2001. Wendy has been honored with many awards: The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Daily Star’s 40 under 40, twice the Arizona Small Business Association’s Southern Arizona Smart Inspiring Enterprise (SASIE) Award for best customer service, United States Personal Chef Association’s (USPCA) personal chef of the year for all of North America, National Association of Women Business Owner’s Tucson businesswoman of the year, Inside Tucson Business’ Up and Comers award and the Arizona Daily Star’s Readers’ Choice Award for best caterer. |
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WESTWARD LOOK RESORT AND SPA & EDNAS EATERY AT TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa Chef Todd Sicolo Chef Todd’s first restaurant job was as a kid peeling potatoes in one of his family’s two Italian restaurants in New York, where he earned 50 cents a potato. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, the opportunity to create culinary experiences inspired from across the globe led him to a hospitality career of director of food & beverage and executive chef. It’s great people that keep him inspired, especially during the toughest of times for the industry. He’s cooked for four U.S. presidents, at the White House and also at resorts where he worked. In 2018, Chef Todd was named executive chef at Westward Look after opening the Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles. Previously, for six years he was Executive Chef for Shelborne Grand Resort & Spa in South Beach, Florida, where he worked directly with celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto. For six years he was Executive Chef for the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. He also cooked in North Carolina, Las Vegas and the British Virgin Islands. Chef Todd believes sharing a meal with family, friends, colleagues and peers is the most important emotional connection we can have. |
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WHISKEY DEL BAC
www.whiskeydelbac.com Whiskey Del Bac is a brand of American single malt whiskeys made by Hamilton Distillers. Based in Tucson, AZ, Whiskey Del Bac is best known for its mesquited American single malt, Dorado - which has been awarded a 90 rating by Whisky Advocate. Also popular is its award-winning single malt, Classic, which was included in Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits list in 2021. Known as innovators in southwestern whiskey by using mesquite smoke in the malting process, the Hamilton Distillers team releases other unique expressions seasonally under the Distiller's Cut and Global Cask collection. The distillery is located in the heart of Tucson, AZ, and is open for whiskey tastings, retail, and tours. |
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WILDFLOWER
https://www.wildflowertucson.com/ Chef Cesar Romero Wildflower is a modern American restaurant in Tucson, inspired by flavors from all over the world. Though we continue to grow and change with each season, we always go back to our roots, never forgetting that we are a local Tucson favorite with globally inspired flavors. Our classic American cuisine, like our Spinach Pappardelle and Braised Beef Short Rib, comes made to order with a dash of nostalgia and comfort. With both classic and fresh flavors, Wildflower will have you coming back in time and again. |
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ZIO PEPPE
https://ziopeppeaz.com/ Zio Peppe is a collaboration between Chef Devon Sanner and Chef Mat Cable. Our menu is anchored in Italian-American classics of pizza and pasta, but draws heavy influence from the foods and flavor profiles of Tucson and the Sonoran region. Cable has been the owner/operator of Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria since 2008, and First We Eat Catering and Confections since 2019. Mat is also a partner in Dante’s Fire, the house caterer for Z Mansion, and a two-term President of Tucson Originals, a collective of independent, locally-owned restaurants. Sanner joins forces with Cable after having cooked under Tucson culinary legend Janos Wilder for the past 15 years, serving as chef at Janos, JBAR, Downtown + Cocktails, and The Carriage House. Zio Peppe, which means “Uncle Joe” in Italian, is in part a tribute to Cable’s uncle, Joe Sottosanti, who opened Tucson’s first Sicilian pizza place, Tesseo’s Pizzeria, nearly 50 years ago. |
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ZINBURGER
Chef Kevin Handt There's something special about eating a deliciously juicy burger and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside fries with the people who matter most. Get comfortable and keep it simple with classic favorites like our creamy Double Chocolate milkshake paired with our Classic Diner Burger. Or satisfy your hamburger cravings with our classic Samburger with Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese, Lettuce & 1000 Island. Elevate your experience with a Zinfull selection from our wine collection like a peppery Zinfandel or bold Cabernet. No matter the occasion, at Zinburger you're always welcome to kick back, relax, and indulge yourself in the pleasure of food, wine, and good fun. |
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Safe Ride Partner
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To help ensure all attendees make it to and from the event safely we have partnered with Lyft to encourage everyone attending the festival to plan ahead and keep the community safe.
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