Experience New Orleans at the Great Southwest Cajun Fest

Experience the heart and soul of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and flavor during the Southwest Cajun Fest on Saturday, April 23 at the Dr. AJ Chandler Park.  The festival will bring regional dishes from some of the valley’s Read More …

Local & Boutique Distillers Prepping for Biggest-Ever Chandler Craft Spirits Festival

Spring is in the air across Arizona, meaning it’s almost time for the Chandler Craft Spirits Festival. Now in its third year, the festival promises more local and boutique distillers, more artisanal snacks and more specialty spirits for sampling than Read More …

Celebrate Cajun Culture with a Crawfish Boil, Shrimp Etouffee, and More at the Southwest Cajun Fest on 4/23/16

Enjoy a taste of Cajun culture during the Southwest Cajun Fest on April 23, from noon – 9 p.m. in downtown Chandler. Showcasing the heart and soul of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and flavor, the festival will bring Read More …

Aspiring Young Chefs to Compete in Teen Cook Off During Scottsdale Culinary Festival on April 16, 2016

Teens from around the Valley are busy perfecting their recipes for an epic Iron Chef style competition for the title of Top Teen Chef in Arizona at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival on April 16, 2016. A brand new element at Read More …

Pinot Extremo This Weekend at Whole Foods Scottsdale

WHAT Pinot Extremo promises delicious food, wine and tastings galore! Join us for a fun evening hosted by Whole Foods Market Scottsdale’s Northside Bar. There will be 15 different wineries representing their best Pinot Noir, gift basket raffle and tasty Read More …

Valley Restaurants Battle For Best Burger Title

Last Thursday we attended the Scottsdale Culinary Festival Burger Battle at the Hotel Valley Ho! Valley Restaurants served up their ultimate burger creations to be judged by a panel of judges (craft beer legends, Jake and Ellie Leinenkugel; Phoenix New 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 …

2016 Devoured Culinary Classic People’s Choice Awards Winners Announced

After a week of events and two straight days of marathon eating and drinking, the 2016 Devoured Culinary Classic has come to a close. Introduced at last year’s Devoured Culinary Classic, the People’s Choice Awards gives attendees the opportunity to Read More …

Agave on the Rocks Returns April 1st 2016

Agave on the Rocks returns to the Desert Botanical Garden on Friday, April 1, 2016, with gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, an eclectic mix of Latin inspired music and performance, and of course, margaritas.  Guests will Read More …

It’s Gonna be a Total Sausage Fest at Brat Haus on Sunday, April 24, 2016

Sausage Fest, presented by Brat Haus, a celebration of brats, pretzels, beer and sausage themed activities is set for Sunday, April 24, 2016. Taking over the open air beer garden at Brat Haus from noon – 8 p.m., Sausage Fest Read More …