Check, Please! Arizona Festival 2016 Expands to Margaret T. Hance Park

In its fourth year, Check, Please! Arizona Festival benefitting Arizona PBS touts a new downtown Phoenix location and welcomes a special guest, renowned Italian restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning public television personality Lidia Bastianich. Sun., March 20, 2016, 11 a.m. – Read More …

3rd Annual Taste In Tempe Relocates To Neil G. Giuliano Park

Returning after 2 sold out years, the 3rd annual Taste in Tempe continues to be a fan favorite that delivers the opportunity to explore a diverse culinary scene with more than 30 independent restaurants and exclusive craft breweries in one Read More …

Inaugural PHX Vegan Food Festival Comes to the Valley

Davisson Entertainment presents the first annual PHX Vegan Food Festival on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Art Museum campus. The outdoor, family-friendly festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m., with one-hour early entrance for VIP ticket holders. Event Read More …

Local Chefs to “Burger Battle” it out at Hotel Valley Ho

It’s all going down on Thursday, March 24th when over a dozen of the Valley’s top restaurants and local chefs will light up their grills and compete for the title of Best Burger in the Valley during the annual Burger Read More …

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 …