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November 2018
azcentral Wine & Food Experience
Don't miss this event bringing together some of the top eateries and renowned chefs in the Valley during the azcentral Food & Wine Experience Grand Tasting. This vast food and beverage sampling experience features chefs, restaurateurs and gourmet leaders who will greet guests as they enjoy wine, craft beer, spirits and special bites. The Grand Tasting also spotlights a schedule of wine and beverage seminars and cooking demonstrations featuring Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sánchez and other chefs. The culinary extravagance of…
Find out more »azcentral Wine & Food Experience
Don't miss this event bringing together some of the top eateries and renowned chefs in the Valley during the azcentral Food & Wine Experience Grand Tasting. This vast food and beverage sampling experience features chefs, restaurateurs and gourmet leaders who will greet guests as they enjoy wine, craft beer, spirits and special bites. The Grand Tasting also spotlights a schedule of wine and beverage seminars and cooking demonstrations featuring Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sánchez and other chefs. The culinary extravagance of…
Find out more »Kierland POP Experience
Kierland POP Experience Don't miss this two-day series of interactive experiences – celebrating food, wine, beer, fashion, live music, art, wellness and more! The weekend kicks off with the Kierland POP Charity Night on Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. With vibrant music, lively art displays and entertainment, paired with delicious culinary and libation sampling from local chefs and area eateries, the evening will play host to a larger-than-life PaintScaping…
Find out more »Slider Throwdown
Enjoy some of the best sliders in the valley while helping a good cause — supporting local foster children in need at the 2018 Slider Throwdown. Held at Kierland Commons from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, local food truck vendors will go head-to-head, or rather burger-to-burger, to compete for the title of Best Slider! Local “slider experts” will judge entries from popular food truck companies such as Buzz N Bee, Two Fat Guys Grilled Cheese, Emerson Fry Bread, Aioli…
Find out more »December 2018
Kung Food Fest
Don't miss this brand new food festival coming to Downtown Phoenix on December 1, 2018. Kung Food Fest, an Asian street food festival that will bring the spice, heat and creativity to satisfy hungry foodies. Featuring 20 local restaurants and food trucks, guests will enjoy wide variety of delicious Asian cuisine, cooking demos, entertainment and games from 12-6 p.m. at Heritage Square. Admission to Kung Food is $10 online and $15 at the gate, kids 12 and under will be…
Find out more »April 2019
Southwest Cajun Fest
Don't miss Southwest Cajun Fest, brought to you by Abita Brewing, for a taste of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and flavor. It will be a day packed with cultural festivities, food and entertainment. Celebrates Cajun culture, cuisine and handcrafted beer while enjoying live music with jazz, blues and contemporary swing revival bands. Guests will feel transported to the southeastern region of Louisiana with a variety of food vendors serving up regional dishes. Other highlights includes themed zones, eating…
Find out more »Foodstock – Food Truck Event
Don't miss one of the biggest food truck events in Arizona! Foodstock is back bringing over 50 of the Valley’s most popular food truck vendors to the Peoria Sports Complex (16101 N 83rd Ave) on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 10 p.m.! The event will offer foods to satisfy all taste buds including the wildly popular, Maine Lobster Lady truck serving gourmet lobster rolls! All vendors will sell $3 samples allowing attendees to try as many dishes as possible. Foodstock…
Find out more »Meat the Ball Block Party – FREE
The newly opened Meat the Ball restaurant will host a Block Party on Sunday, April 28 , to kick-off their arrival to the Biltmore neighborhood. Meat the Ball is the newest concept from Stefano Fabbri, the man behind Pomo Restaurant Group’s Pomo Pizzeria, Luna Gelateria and Mora Italian. During the Block Party, the public is invited to join Meat the Ball on their patio to enjoy free cocktails and passed bites from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests can try free…
Find out more »May 2019
Pre-Derby Party at Dorian
Don't miss The Dorian's Pre-Derby Party Brunch on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will offer their normal weekend brunch menu with favorites such as avocado toast, eggs benedict and breakfast burritos, in addition to $20 bottomless mimosas and $8 Mint Juleps and live entertainment by DK Acoustic. Come get your party started early and enjoy Dorian's gorgeous circular marble top bar and plush blue velvet booths. Dorian is located at 7419 E. Indian Plaza Dr., Ste. B in…
Find out more »Kentucky Derby Lawn Party at Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Who's ready for the BEST Kentucky Derby party in town? The Derby festivities held at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess are truly like no other -- they go all out with multiple TVs inside and outside to watch the fastest two minutes in sports, plus live music, a photo booth, lawn games and more. Southern belles and gents, wear your fanciest hats and sharpest suits to compete for prizes in our men’s and women’s Derby hat and fashion contest. And the food, oh,…
Find out more »Beer for Brains – Epicuriad Food, Craft Beer & Wine Pairing Event
The Beer for Brains Epicuriad Spring 2019 Food, Craft Beer & Wine Pairings Event is a showcase of 20 Valley chefs crafting gourmet food paired with craft beer and wine to compete for the Gold! Attendees will sample dishes at each chef station and tally their pairing preferences and then vote for their favorite in two categories, “Best Pairing,” based on the preference of the dish with craft beer or wine, and “Best Entrée,” based on taste and presentation. At…
Find out more »Pomo Pizzeria 9 Year Anniversary Party – At All Locations
Get ready to party like an Italian in honor of Pomo Pizzeria’s nine year anniversary! On Thursday, May 9th from 5 to 7 p.m., Pomo Pizzeria will host una festa bellissima at all three locations in Phoenix, Gilbert and Scottsdale to celebrate their nine years in business. The anniversary party will be free and open to the public and include free bites from their happy hour menu, Aperol spritz and non-alcoholic punch. The anniversary party will take place at all…
Find out more »September 2019
Match Restaurant & Lounge Five-Course Scotch Pairing Dinner
On Saturday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a special five-course scotch-pairing dinner at Match Restaurant and Lounge featuring scotch from Glenmorangie. Each pour will be paired with a thoughtfully crafted dish designed by Match Chef Orlando Parker to fully enhance the flavors of the featured scotch whiskies, and a scotch specialist will be on-hand to educate diners about the sips being enjoyed. Menu and pairings are as follows: First Course — Mediterranean Wild Field Greens and Baby Spinach Salad…
Find out more »October 2019
Scottstoberfest
The first and only Scottsdale Oktoberfest has been announced! Scottstoberfest will take place on October 5th at the Scottsdale Fashion Square events area located on the north side of the mall on Scottsdale road. The event will kick off at noon and run until 5 p.m. The 21+ event will have live entertainment from Germany’s multi-talented performer straight from entertaining at Oktoberfest in Germany, Melina. DJ Soul Man from the original Valley-based Phunk Junkeez will DJ for the day. A portion…
Find out more »AZ Taco Fest
The Arizona Taco Festival is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary, bringing another year of fiesta fun bringing more competing restaurants than ever, from all around the country competing for $10,000 in cash, while an expected 30,000 attendees feast their way through more than 100 types of tacos throughout the weekend. The Arizona Taco Festival, Sat & Sun, Oct. 12 & 13, 11am-7pm, earned its star status as an event that offers $3 tacos in chicken, pork, beef, seafood, and veggie.…
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