Easter Isn’t Just About Brunch Anymore!

Easter is an acceptable holiday to indulge in brunch and dinner, especially for those of us who are trying to avoid the Russell Stover chocolate bunnies and the too-sugary marshmallow peeps. For those of us who like the perfect balance Read More …

This Saturday: Granger Smith at the Great American BBQ & Beer Fest!

Can you smell what the pitmasters are cooking? This Saturday, March 19, 2016, Arizona’s largest BBQ event, the Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival, returns to downtown Chandler from noon – 10 p.m. with 20,000 lbs of BBQ, 200 kegs Read More …

Burger Theory Opens in Phoenix

Burger Theory, a gourmet burger concept offering local craft beer and build-your-own-burgers, opened Saturday, March 12. Located at 4401 East McDowell Road, off of 44th Street and McDowell, the new 3,600 square foot restaurant is adjacent to the Holiday Inn Read More …

Change Comes to Phoenix’s Central Bistro

Central Bistro recently underwent an ownership change and great things are coming to the formerly New American style restaurant. New owners Mark Drinkwater and Brian Raab have given Central Bistro, with its beautiful open bistro style bar and patio, a Read More …

Inaugural Verde Valley Wine Festival to be Held May 7th 2016

The Verde Valley Wine Festival is Northern Arizona’s premier Culinary and Wine festival of the year, presented by Four Eight Wineworks and the non-profit art organization, Made in Clarkdale. The event will be held on Saturday, May 7th at the historic Clarkdale Town Park from Read More …

Announcing the 2016 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Nominees

Save the date for the 25th annual Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame on Monday, March 28th. Presented by Scottsdale League for the Arts, this year’s star-studded soiree is going to be the biggest and best year yet with five newly Read More …

DeSoto Central Market: An Indecisive Person’s Dream

Have you ever had one of those nights where you just can’t decide what to eat? This is a constant challenge in the Geek household. When we finally made it over to DeSoto Central Market a few months back (it Read More …

Enjoy Easter Brunch at Southern Rail

Celebrate Easter with Easter Brunch at Southern Rail and enjoy Chef Beckett’s brunch favorites bursting with local ingredients, $5 mimosas and half off bottles of Arizona wine ­– all on their expansive shaded patio if you so choose. Picks for Read More …

David Manilow to Participate in Check, Please Arizona Festival

David Manilow, creator of the original Emmy award-winning, Chicago-based television show, “Check, Please!,” is set to participate at Check, Please! Arizona Festival at the event’s new location, Margaret T. Hance Park (67 W. Culver St., Phoenix, 85003) Sun., March 20, Read More …

Devoured Culinary Classic 2016 Day 2 Recap

This past weekend we attended the premier food event in the valley, the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic. If there is only one food event you go to in a year, this should be it! The Devoured Culinary Classic showcases the Read More …