The Chefs + Farmers Market series returns to the Hotel Valley Ho this summer, better than ever. This is not just a Farmers Market. Shop fresh fruit and vegetables along with local culinary creations in an indoor setting (great escape from the heat!) in the Sands building. Each week will feature a visiting chef along […]
The Best Derby Day Parties in Phoenix
originally published 4/26/2017 updated 4/27/2018 Derby Day is almost here. While we don’t live in Kentucky, you can still join in the festivities for the 144th run of the horses. Horses. Hats. Mint Juleps. Sweet Tea. I’ve rounded up a few of my top picks around town to celebrate Derby Day this Saturday, May 5th. […]
Cinco de Mario Coming to Scottsdale+ giveaway
Coming to Scottsdale this May 5th is a brand new festival, Cinco de Mario. Wait, what? Did you say Cinco de Mayo? No, it’s Mario as in Mario Lopez. But it is on May 5th. So who was a Saved the Bell fan?? Zach, Screech, Kelly and of course Slater. Mario Lopez played Slater in the […]
James Beard Foundation Taste America Comes to Phoenix (wrap-up)
Phoenix was the first stop for this years James Beard Found Taste America Tour. The ten-city tour is in its 5th year. Starting in Phoenix and ending in Kansas City the tour is also stopping in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, and Boston. This year I was excited to be […]
Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Burger Battle {wrap-up}
Burgers, Burgers, Burgers. Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s 2017 Burger Battle was quite an event – sooo many yummy burgers. And fries, desserts and beer. I didn’t try them all this year but did sample a good portion of them. Over 12 restaurants competed and the winners advance to the World Championships. and the winner is…. JUDGE’S […]
Devour Bartending Competition {wrap-up}
The Devour Bartending Competition is the first of a week of events culminating with the Devour Culinary Classic. Hosted at DeSoto Central Market in Central Phoenix, this year’s event was filled with excitement and competition. Sponsors The competition’s sponsors included: Iconic Cocktails Co OHSO Distillery 3 Amigos Tequila Hamilton Distillery Paradox Distillery Sampling The event […]
Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Barrel + Board {wrap-up}
Whiskey, Beer and Cheese. Can it get any better than that? My favorite of Scottsdale Culinary Festival events is Barrel + Board. This year the event hosted at Soho 63 in Chandler. Upcoming Scottsdale Culinary Events Burger Battle, March 9th Cocktail Society, April 7th Scottsdale Culinary Festival, April 8th-9th disclosure: I was given a […]
Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Chocolate and Wine Experience {Wrap-Up}
Chocolate and Wine together. Add a fun retro inspired Scottsdale resort. Music. This year’s Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Chocolate and Wine Experience (January 27th, 2017) at The Saguaro was quite an evening. Wine. The wine was flowing. Cannonball Wine Company, Pillsbury Wine Company and Cellar 443. Reds, whites, yes please. And chocolate. So much chocolate. Talking Stick […]
Street Eats Food Truck Festival + Giveaway
Love Food Trucks? How about a whole lot of food trucks all in one place?? Street Eats is a don’t miss event. Mark you calendars for February 11th and 12th and get your Street Eats tickets before they sell out. Feeling lucky? We have a giveaway below for FOUR tickets. (photo credit: Street Eats) February […]