Coverage of various local and national beverage and food events by The Geeks including pre-event information and post-event recaps.
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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s back, Arizona Beer Week, a time for locals to celebrate all things craft beer. So, of course, Arizona’s largest local craft brewery has a full week jam packed with hopped up festivities! Kicking off Arizona Beer Week with a Read More …
The Devoured Culinary Classic is the region’s premier annual culinary event presented by Local First Arizona, Devour Phoenix, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. The Devoured Culinary Classic showcases the fine food and drink producers Read More …
On November 7th and 8th, Scottsdale Fashion Square played host to the inaugural AzCentral Food & Wine Experience. The event boasted numerous renowned chefs including Top Chef host Graham Elliot, six James Beard Award winners, exclusive dinners, demos and of Read More …
Save the date for a brand new event, Barrel & Board set for Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The MonOrchid art gallery in Phoenix. Hosted by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, this fundraising event pairs three of your favorite Read More …
For cocktail lovers and enthusiasts, this weekend celebrated a very important day. December 5, 1933 marked the end of Prohibition, “a 13 year period in which alcohol was criminalized and led not only to a rise in civil delinquency and Read More …
Tinsel, fugly sweaters, hot toddies and a capella carols; together they are the ingredients for the Ultimate Tacky Christmas Party at DeSoto Central Market – a holiday celebration your grandma would be proud of! Guests are encouraged to don festive ensembles: Think Read More …
Hand-crafted beer, boutique wines, hard cider and distilled spirits will flow at the inaugural CrushBrew Craft Beverage Festival, taking place February 19-20, 2016 on the Scottsdale Waterfront and Soleri Bridge in Old Town Scottsdale. The festival will feature wine selections from some of Arizona’s Read More …
