THIS WEEK IN TUCSON FOODIE

TWITF PODCAST EP5: NATURAL WINES, DRAG BRUNCH, MESQUITE MILLING, MUSIC: TUCSON FOODIE NEWS & EVENTS WEEK OF 6/22-28

This week on Tucson Foodie Podcast, we went to @5pointstucson for their incredible happy hour that includes some of the best vegan pizza in town. We also talked to natural wine producer @coturri_winery about their next free monthly wine tasting event 6/29 from 4 to 6 PM. They will be showcasing @selectionsauvage wines, including three made from AZ-grown grapes. Also on the list of news this week: The folks from @noodiestucson and @cerestucson are getting the new @dandelion_lounge ready to soft launch this weekend! Experience a mix of eclectic and classic cocktails, along with specialty cocktails, beers, and wines. Don't forget to ask your local wine shop for the exclusive introduction of @nossaimports Vinho Verde, named “Vai” from the Minho region of Portugal which will be available only in AZ.Celebrate Pride month with @highwiretucson drag brunch 6/25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Enjoy incredible drag performances and savor a complimentary mimosa flight. Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes, including omelets, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and a pastry dessert bar. A portion of the ticket revenue will support @saaftucson Take high dining to the next level at the  @tucsondoobie Stony Summer Supper Series 6/24 with @johnrileychandlerMake nutrient rich flour from our local abundance at the Mesquite Milling Mania 7/1 @missiongarden. Head down to @traildusttown with their Creedence Clearwater Revival Cajun dinner 6/24. Sway to SADE this 6/30 and catch a vibe @revel_tucson listening parties featuring Prince and Drake in the coming months. For more, listen to the full podcast on our Youtube and Spotify in the link in bio! FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!  We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support! For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonfoodie/  TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/  Tucson Foodie Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rfqaTpU17zb  To help support this show and our local community become a Foodie 500 member: https://500.tucsonfoodie.com/  FOR MORE INFO ON THE NEWS AND EVENTS WE TALKED ABOUT: FOODIE EVENTS FROM JUNE 22-28: TIKI PARTY, CANNABIS-INFUSED DINNER & MORE https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/21/foodie-events-june-22-28/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/21/foodie-events-june-22-28/] TUCSON FOODIE GUIDES https://tucsonfoodie.com/guides/ NEW COCKTAIL BAR 'THE DANDELION LOUNGE' TO OPEN SOON ⁠⁠https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/19/dandelion-lounge/⁠⁠ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/19/dandelion-lounge/] STONEY SUMMER SUPPER SERIES: CANNABIS-INFUSED DINNER WITH CHEF RILEY CHANDLER https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/08/stoney-summer-supper-riley-chandler/ HIGHWIRE'S DRAG BRUNCH: BUFFET, COCKTAILS & LIVE PERFORMANCES https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/19/highwires-drag-brunch/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/19/highwires-drag-brunch/] NOSSA IMPORTS https://www.instagram.com/p/CtrcSXxqojy/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D DOWN ON THE CORNER: CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE SHOW AND DINNER ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/down-on-the-corner-creedence-clearwater-revival-tribute-show-and-dinner-tickets-646452776657?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop⁠ [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/down-on-the-corner-creedence-clearwater-revival-tribute-show-and-dinner-tickets-646452776657?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop] QUEER AF BRUNCH ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs65so5yxCF/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs65so5yxCF/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==] SOUL FOOD WEDNESDAY ⁠https://www.instagram.com/blaxfriday/?hl=en⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/blaxfriday/?hl=en] MESQUITE MILLING MANIA AT MISSION GARDEN https://www.missiongarden.org/events/mesquite-milling-2023 SELECTION SAUVAGE WINE TASTING AT 5 POINTS MARKET AND CAFE https://www.instagram.com/p/CtfDwGUS1sg/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D SADE LISTENING PARTY SERIES AT REVEL https://www.instagram.com/p/CthbdSIOlQO/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER: Feng-Feng Yeh DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING BY: Dalton Voss HOSTS: Shane Reiser & Feng-Feng Yeh SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Tony Coturri, Susan Sterns, Shanna, Miles, Ashley, and all the lovely people at 5 Points. We love you.

TWITF PODCAST EP 4: JUNETEENTH, FATHER'S DAY, STONEY SUMMER SUPPER -TUCSON FOODIE NEWS WEEK OF 6/15-6/21/23

This Week in Tucson Foodie’s podcast was recorded @screwbeanbrewing who is launching their new beer at the end of the week so stop by to try that alongside coffee, matcha, and cocktails made with their in-house Hard Seltzer. @ciaodowntown recommends the Rosemary Pineapple Spritz. Celebrate Juneteenth 6/17 with live performances presented by @blaxfriday and @hotelcongress, and don't miss the Juneteenth Market celebration on 6/18 @carriagehousetucson w @noshtucson, @thematchateagirl. Make Father's Day special with a Foodie 500 membership and take your dad to any of the many dad celebrations around town like the ones at @loewsventana @casinodelsolresort @feasttucson . Indulge in the Stoney Summer Supper Series 6/24, featuring a cannabis-infused dinner by @johnrileychandler. Join @gastronomic_union_of_tucson 6/25 for a tribute to @UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy. Lastly, explore the unique collaboration between Tucson Foodie and @transittea with a “Summer Buzz” Snow. FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!  We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support!  For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/]  IG: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonfoodie/  TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/  Tucson Foodie Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rfqaTpU17zb  To help support this show and our local community become a Foodie 500 member: https://500.tucsonfoodie.com/  FOR MORE INFO ON THE NEWS AND EVENTS WE TALKED ABOUT: SCREWBEAN BREWING https://tucsonfoodie.com/eateries/screwbean-brewing/ JUNETEENTH 2023: FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVALS & MORE IN TUCSON https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/13/juneteenth-2023/ FATHER'S DAY: TUCSON RESTAURANTS CELEBRATING DADS IN 2023 https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/fathers-day-2023/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/fathers-day-2023/] Stumped on a gift for dad? Get him an essential gift for all foodies: a Foodie 500 membership [https://tucsonfoodie.com/join/]! BLUES, BREWS & BBQ: FATHER'S DAY AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/08/blues-brews-bbq-fathers-day/ STONEY SUMMER SUPPER SERIES: CANNABIS-INFUSED DINNER WITH CHEF RILEY CHANDLER https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/08/stoney-summer-supper-riley-chandler/ GUT DINNER  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gut-cities-of-gastronomy-tickets-656995078967 PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie  DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER: Feng-Feng Yeh  DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING BY: Dalton Voss  HOSTS: Shane Reiser & Feng-Feng Yeh  SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Screwbean Brewing

TWITF EP4: Tea the American Way: Manish Shah of Maya Tea & Transit Tea

Join us on this week's episode of This Week in Tucson Foodie as we sit down with Manish Shaw, the visionary behind Maya Tea, a renowned national brand, as well as the mastermind behind Heirloom Farmers' Market and the beloved Tucson tea shop, Transit Tea. With a remarkable 26-year dedication to innovating the business of tea, Manish has been delighting our community with exquisite flavors from the kingdom of plants. Discover the inspiring story of his entrepreneurial journey, fueled by personal growth and overcoming hardships, and how he has fostered a synergistic work culture deeply rooted in our community. As an Indian immigrant, Manish has pioneered the American Tea experience with his concept for Transit Tea. He tells us about his new venture into adaptogens and nootropics for a choose your own adventure that is flavorful as it is beneficial for wellness. Stay along to hear his visionary insights on the future of this beloved beverage For more on Manish, Maya Tea, Transit Tea and the Heirloom Farmers' Market: https://www.mayatea.com/ https://www.transittea.com/ https://www.heirloomfm.org/ https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/04/05/transit-tea-new-drinks/ https://tucsonfoodie.com/2021/02/02/transit-tea-now-open/ https://tucsonfoodie.com/2016/10/09/maya-teas-manish-shah-appear-cnbcs-profit-tuesday-night/ https://tucsonfoodie.com/2015/10/30/nine-on-the-line-with-manish-shah-of-maya-tea-heirloom-farmers-markets/ FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE! We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support! For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonfoodie/ TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/ Tucson Foodie Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rfqaTpU17zb To help support this show and our local community become a Foodie 500 member: https://500.tucsonfoodie.com/ https://tucsonfoodie.com/join/ PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie DIRECTED & EDITED BY: Feng-Feng Yeh RECORDED AND REMASTERED BY: Dalton Voss HOSTS: Feng-Feng Yeh SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Manish Shah, Kristen, and all the fine folks at Maya and Transit Tea, and the Heirloom Farmers' Market

TWITF POD QUICKIE EP 3: JOE TAYLOR OF SIMON HAZEL CELLARS, TUCSON FOODIE NEWS & EVENTS WEEK OF 6/7-6/14/23

Get a quick fix of Tucson Foodie news every week in our quickie happy hour recaps! The third installment of our new podcast This Week In Tucson Foodie is up! TWITF is a fun and casual way we are sharing the top news stories of the week.  This week we report live from the Foodie 500 mixer @simonhazelcellars about the grand opening of @eljefecatcafe 6/10 from 10am-8pm, the wine and pizza party featuring mesquite grilled pizza by @grandfathercool who will be tossing @barriobaker dough on mesquite fire to compliment 4 California wines curated by @pearlybakerwine on 6/11 from 5-8pm @shirtshoptucson, a weekly Saturday wine tasting @feasttucson, staycation specials @loewsventana, @capscorksaz new “Broadway Beer & Wine Bar” concept and more!  Listen to the whole episode for more news and stay up to date on the latest happenings in our vibrant Tucson food scene by heading to our Youtube, Spotify, and soon all the places where you listen to podcasts! AND we talk to Joe Taylor of Simon Hazel Cellars about how to taste wine, community building through events, and Sicilian wines! FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!  We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support! For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonfoodie/  TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/  Tucson Foodie Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rfqaTpU17zb  To help support this show and our local community become a Foodie 500 member: https://500.tucsonfoodie.com/  For more information on what we talked about:  FOODIE EVENTS FROM JUNE 8 - 14: COCKTAILS, PIZZA & MORE PIZZA https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/foodie-events-june-8-14/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/foodie-events-june-8-14/] SUPER RAD PIZZA PARTY WITH WINE PAIRINGS AT 'SHIRT SHOP' https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/pizza-party-shirt-shop/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/pizza-party-shirt-shop/] EL JEFE CAT CAFÉ TO HOST A TOTALLY PAW-SOME GRAND OPENING PARTY https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/el-jefe-cat-cafe-grand-opening/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/el-jefe-cat-cafe-grand-opening/] SUMMERFEST: COCKTAILS & SAFARIS AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/06/summerfest-2023/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/06/summerfest-2023/] WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/22/world-margarita-championship-23/ THE BROADWAY BEER & WINE BAR TO OPEN ON SUNSHINE MILE IN 2024 https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/05/the-broadway-beer-wine-bar/ [https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/05/the-broadway-beer-wine-bar/] National Rose Day is this Saturday 6/10.  Expect to see some specials from local wine shops such as Revel, Pearly Baker, George, Simon Hazel, Five Points, Tap & Bottle, and AZ Wine Collective. Wine Tasting at Feast Every Saturday at 2:00 pm $15 https://www.eatatfeast.com/events/categories/saturday-wine-tastings/ PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie  DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER: Feng-Feng Yeh  DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING BY: Dalton Voss  HOSTS: Shane Reiser & Feng-Feng Yeh  SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Joe Taylor and all the wonderful people at Simon Hazel Cellars!

THIS WEEK IN TUCSON FOODIE PODCAST EP 3: JOE TAYLOR OF SIMON HAZEL CELLARS, KITTIES, PIZZA, WINE & TUCSON FOODIE NEWS & EVENTS WEEK OF 6/7-6/14/23

The third installment of our new podcast This Week In Tucson Foodie is up! TWITF is a fun and casual way we are sharing the top news stories of the week. This week we report live from the Foodie 500 mixer @simonhazelcellars and talk about the grand opening of @eljefecatcafe 6/10 from 10am-8pm, the wine and pizza party featuring mesquite grilled pizza by @grandfathercool who will be tossing @barriobaker dough on mesquite fire to compliment 4 California wines curated by @pearlybakerwine on 6/11 from 5-8pm @shirtshoptucson, a weekly Saturday wine tasting @feasttucson, staycation specials @loewsventana, @capscorksaz new “Broadway Beer & Wine Bar” concept and more! AND we talk to Joe Taylor of Simon Hazel Cellars about how to taste wine, community building through events, and Sicilian wines! FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE! We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support! For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonfoodie/ TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/ Tucson Foodie Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rfqaTpU17zb To help support this show and our local community become a Foodie 500 member: https://500.tucsonfoodie.com/ For more information on what we talked about: FOODIE EVENTS FROM JUNE 8 - 14: COCKTAILS, PIZZA & MORE PIZZA https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/foodie-events-june-8-14/ SUPER RAD PIZZA PARTY WITH WINE PAIRINGS AT 'SHIRT SHOP' https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/pizza-party-shirt-shop/ EL JEFE CAT CAFÉ TO HOST A TOTALLY PAW-SOME GRAND OPENING PARTY https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/07/el-jefe-cat-cafe-grand-opening/ SUMMERFEST: COCKTAILS & SAFARIS AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/06/summerfest-2023/ WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/22/world-margarita-championship-23/ THE BROADWAY BEER & WINE BAR TO OPEN ON SUNSHINE MILE IN 2024 https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/05/the-broadway-beer-wine-bar/ National Rose Day is this Saturday 6/10. Expect to see some specials from local wine shops such as Revel, Pearly Baker, George, Simon Hazel, Five Points, Tap & Bottle, and AZ Wine Collective. Wine Tasting at Feast Every Saturday at 2:00 pm $15 https://www.eatatfeast.com/events/categories/saturday-wine-tastings/ PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER: Feng-Feng Yeh DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING BY: Dalton Voss HOSTS: Shane Reiser & Feng-Feng Yeh SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Joe Taylor and all the wonderful people at Simon Hazel Cellars!