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!

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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/

TUCSON FOODIE GUIDES

https://tucsonfoodie.com/guides/

NEW COCKTAIL BAR 'THE DANDELION LOUNGE' TO OPEN SOON
⁠⁠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/

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

QUEER AF BRUNCH

⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs65so5yxCF/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==⁠

SOUL FOOD WEDNESDAY

⁠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. 

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.

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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/

Stumped on a gift for dad? Get him an essential gift for all foodies: a Foodie 500 membership!

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

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/

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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

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!

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We are a new video/podcast series so we need your support! For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/ 

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TIKTOK: @tucsonfoodie 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFoodie/ 

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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!

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.

AND we talk to Joe Taylor of Simon Hazel Cellars about how to taste wine, community building through events, and Sicilian wines!

For more info visit us at https://tucsonfoodie.com/

Get a quick fix of Tucson Foodie news every week in our quickie happy hour recaps! This week @shanereiser and @ciaodownown had a Oxacan Smash cocktail from @ermanosbar inside the beautiful @portalcocktails to discuss the @tohonochul summer series of live music, spirits, and light bites, @houldens.riseabove summer preorder boxes that feature pastries not available on the regular menu, @espressoul_cafe summer catering service that includes all of your favorite specialty espresso lattes, matcha lattes, smoothies, refreshers, and @florasmarketrun new happy hour and summer menu launch debuting a poke bowl, a great curry, a *beautiful* new omelet.

We talk about Shane’s connection to Bob Saget, our wish to represent the Spanish speaking community, and our initiatives to build a vibrant food community with the Tucson Foodie platform. Available on Youtube, Spotify and anywhere that you listen to podcasts. Where should we record next and what topics do you want to hear about on the next episode?

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Every week we are recapping some of the top news in a casual happy hour setting. This week @shanereiser and @ciaodownown had a Oxacan Smash cocktail from @ermanosbar inside the beautiful  @portalcocktails to discuss the @tohonochul summer series of live music, spirits, and light bites, @houldens.riseabove summer preorder boxes that feature pastries not available on the regular menu, @espressoul_cafe summer catering service that includes all of your favorite specialty espresso lattes, matcha lattes, smoothies, refreshers, and @florasmarketrun new happy hour and summer menu launch debuting a poke bowl, a great curry, a *beautiful* new omelet. 

We also talk about Shane’s connection to Bob Saget, our wish to represent the Spanish speaking community, and our initiatives to build a vibrant food community with the Tucson Foodie platform. Where should we record next and what topics do you want to hear about on the next episode?

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For more information on what we talked about:  

FOODIE EVENTS FROM JUNE 1 - 7: COCKTAILS, VEGAN NIGHT & MORE

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/31/foodie-events-june-1-7/

'SOUL FOOD WEDNESDAYS' IS POPPIN' UP AT PROPER SHOPS THIS MONTH

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/29/soul-food-wednesdays-may-23/

"CHILLIN AT THE CHUL" DELIGHTS TUCSON WITH MUSIC, FOOD & NATURE

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/02/chillin-at-the-chul/

HOULDEN'S RISE ABOVE UNVEILS SUMMER PREORDER BOXES

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/30/houldens-summer-boxes/

NOBLE HOPS PERMANENTLY CLOSES ITS REID PARK LOCATION 

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/30/noble-hops-closes/

PARTY ON! LET ESPRESSOUL CAFÉ CATER YOUR NEXT GATHERING

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/26/espressoul-cafe-catering/

CAFÉ À LA C'ART REVEALS NEW HOURS & SUMMERTIME FUN

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/02/cafe-a-la-cart-summer-hours/

FLORA'S MARKET RUN REVEALS NEW SUMMER MENU & HAPPY HOUR

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/06/02/floras-market-summer-menu/

BEST OF TUCSON FOODIE (MAY 2023): TOP ARTICLES, VIDEO & SOCIALS

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/31/best-of-tucson-foodie-may-2023/

PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie

This week in Tucson Foodie, the new CEO of Tucson Foodie, Shane Reiser and Head of Video, Feng-Feng Yeh discuss the challenges of surviving in a food media start up by navigating the uncharted territory of AI. Adaptation is key. They also discuss selected highlights of the top Tucson Foodie news and events for the week of 5/22/23-5/28/23. Shot on location at Tucson's Trail Dust Town.

READ MORE ABOUT THE NEWS & EVENTS WE TALKED ABOUT:

-WINE TASTING 101: HOW TO TASTE WINE LIKE A PRO AT SIMON HAZEL CELLARS

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/04/05/simon-hazel-cellars/

-IRON CHEF TUCSON 2023: CHEF KEN FOY & CHEF DEVON SANNER TO BATTLE IT OUT

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/22/iron-chef-tucson-2023/

-TUCSON FOODIE PRESENTS: SUMMER COCKTAIL PARTY AT OBON

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/25/summer-cocktail-party/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-cocktail-party-tickets-629486810997

-BRAND-NEW TIKI BAR TO OPEN IN ORO VALLEY THIS SUMMER

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/19/tiki-bar-oro-valley/

-'VEGAN NIGHT MARKET' TO HOST 15+ VENDORS AT OWLS CLUB

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2023/05/24/vegan-night-market/

-10+ RESTAURANTS JOIN THE 2023 PIZZA THROWDOWN AND DESSERT DUEL

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PRODUCED BY: Tucson Foodie

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER: Feng-Feng Yeh

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING BY: Dalton Voss

HOSTS: Shane Reiser & Feng-Feng Yeh