Food at the Festival

Festival Staff / February 27, 2013

The Tucson Festival of Books is not all about books, reading and literacy. Infact, it is also about food!

The Festival is proud to offer fare from local restaurants and vendors. Here's what you can expect this year.

beyond bread

Beyond Bread - sandwiches
Blue Banjo BBQ

Blue Banjo BBQ - tri-tip, bratwurst, BBQ pork, veggie burgers

brushfire barbecue

BrushFire BBQ Co. - brisket, pork, chicken, beans, chili, slaw
choice greens

Choice Greens - salads, soups

frankies

Frankie's South Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
frost, gelato

Frost - gelato

Miss Hanna's

Miss Hannah's Gourmet Popcorn - kettle corn
Napa Valley Noodles

Napa Valley Noodles - Asian noodles

Pastiche

Pastiche - Eclectic American-based cuisine
Pelio Grill

Pelio Grill - Greek cuisine

Renee's Organic Oven

Renee's Organic Oven - Pizza, tostada, cookies
Tucson Tamale Company

Tucson Tamale Company - tamales, rice and green salads

Zivaz restaurant

Zivaz Mexican Bistro - burritos, nachos, enchiladas, chips/salsa

Snack food:

  • Common Grounds Espresso
  • Corn Roaster - roasted corn
  • Hawaiian Shave Ice - flavored shaved ice
  • Jaiy's Hot Dogs - Sonoran-style hot dogs
  • Lemons on the Loose - fresh-squeezed lemonade
  • Lil' Orbits - mini-doughnuts
  • Nuts about Nuts - glazed almonds, pecans, cashews
In the Science City area:
  • Frankie's South Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
  • Pastiche - Eclectic American-based cuisine

Some restaurants in the UA Student Union will be open for the Festival.

Named Sponsors

Arizona Daily Star
The University of Arizona

Presenting Sponsors

Univ. of Arizona Medical Center

Major Sponsors

Helios Education Foundation
The Stocker Foundation
Diamond Children's Medical Center
University of Arizona Bookstores
Friend of the Festival

Key Sponsors

Tucson Medical Center
Arizona Public Media
Shamrock Farms
Marshall Foundation
Sub-Zero / Wolf
Ferguson's

Contributing Sponsors

City of Tucson
UA College of Science
UA BIO5 Institute
Arizona Lithographers
Pima County Public Library
Cox Communication
Pepper Viner Homes
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Literacy Connects
Western Parks Association
KCEE - Good News Radio Broadcasting
Beach Fleischman
Madden Media
Fluoresco Lighting & Signs
KVOI - Good News Radio Broadcasting
Raytheon
My 92.9 - Clear Channel
KNST- Clear Channel Communications
KRQ- Clear Channel Communications
Arizona Party Rental

Supporting Sponsors

Research Corporation
TCI Wealth Advisors
Bon Voyage Travel
Wells Fargo Bank
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
McDonalds
Venley
Tucson Electric and Power
KVOA News4 Tucson


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