The Great Southwest Cajun Fest Moves to Chandler

Save the date for the Great Southwest Cajun Fest brought to you by Abita Brewing on Saturday, April 23, from noon – 9 p.m. in downtown Chandler. Showcasing the heart and soul of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and Read More …

Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival Returns to Chandler

The seventh annual Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival, returns to downtown Chandler on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Headlining this year’s entertainment will be Granger Smith, best known for his hit single, Backroad Song from his 4×4 EP. Supporting acts Read More …

Hops and Vines Art Festival set for February 20, 2016

Save the date for the Inaugural Hops and Vines Art Festival at Desert Foothills Park set for Saturday, February, 20, 2016 from noon to 9 p.m. This fundraising event combines art, wine, craft beer and culinary creations to celebrate culture Read More …

Local Artist and Local Chef Team Up for Laetitia Wine Dinner

When local artist Dyana Hesson discovered that local chef Michael Rusconi was her cousin through the search for her birth parents, a fabulous relationship was forged. Both Hesson and Rusconi are artists in their own right—and have shared many stories Read More …

Palette to Palate Artist and Chef Lineup Announced

The complete artist and chef lineup has been announced for Palette to Palate, presented by Devour Phoenix and Local First Arizona as part of the Devoured Culinary Classic week of events. Hosted by the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel (5th Floor, Read More …

Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition Announces Finalists

The nine finalists have been determined for Round 2 of the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition, presented by Devour Phoenix and Local First Arizona as part of the Devoured Culinary Classic week of events. The competition will take place on Sunday, Read More …

The Wise Scottsman Takes 5th in Cider Shake Contest!

Recently, Matthew entered The Wise Scottsman into the Tieton Cider Works‘ Cider Shake Cocktail Mixology Contest. The object of the competition was to use one of Tieton Cider Works’ ciders. They have several varieties including: Wild Washington, Apricot, Cherry, Dry Hopped, Blossom, Read More …

Brat Haus & Grand Canyon Brewing to Fundraise for WWII Honor Flights

This February, Brat Haus in Scottsdale is teaming up with Grand Canyon Brewing Company in a month long fundraiser to benefit the Honor Flight Network—a charity organization that sends war veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials built to honor Read More …