Camelback Smoker Finds New Home at Smokehaus

Local restaurateur, Dave Andrea, of Brat Haus, has big plans for his soon to open Smokehaus restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. Located right next door to Brat Haus, Smokehaus will be the new home of a Camelback Smoker with a Read More …

Devoured Culinary Classic Tickets Have Sold Out!

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 …

Throwback Thursday: AzCentral Food & Wine Experience 2015 Recap

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 …

New Year Means New, Fresh Dishes at Southern Rail

For those whose 2016 New Year’s resolutions include “eat more vegetables,” Southern Rail’s new winter menu selections celebrate the best and freshest in the Valley. The seasonal, veggie-driven menu features new renditions of some of Chef Justin Beckett’s signature dishes Read More …

Mild to Wild: How to Perfect Cheese Pairing

Anyone who knows the Geeks knows we adore cheese. In fact, next to Taco Tuesday, Fromage Friday is the most important day of the week to us. There is nothing better than enjoying a bottle of wine and a cheese Read More …

Drinks Flow at Counter Intuitive’s Repeal Day Brunch

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 …

Ultimate Tacky Christmas Party Comes to DeSoto Central Market

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 …

CrushBrew Craft Beverage Festival Debuts in Scottsdale, Feb. 19-20

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 …

Chocolate and Wine Experience Set for January 22, 2016

Chocolate and wine, a perfectly indulgent combination of flavors and sophistication, takes center stage at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Chocolate and Wine Experience. Hosted by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, event Read More …

Chef Justin Beckett & Southern Rail Ease Thanksgiving Anxiety

Thanksgiving is about family and friends, expressing gratitude, a shared meal, and sometimes…stress! Chef Justin Beckett wants to help families not only survive but thrive this holiday season by offering some tips, tricks and recipes to holiday home chefs. Starting Read More …