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 …

Brat Haus & Grand Canyon Brewing to Fundraise for WWII Honor Flights

This February, Brat Haus in Scottsdale is teaming up with Grand Canyon Brewing Company in a month long fundraiser to benefit the Honor Flight Network—a charity organization that sends war veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials built to honor Read More …

SanTan Brewing to Release New Grapefruit Shandy

Brewed for the southwest, SanTan Brewing Company’s new spring seasonal beer, Grapefruit Shandy, is a delicious American Ale blended to perfection with locally sourced Arizona grapefruit juice. No artificial flavors, concentrates or extracts are used, just 100% natural grapefruit juice. Read More …

Arizona Beer Week Returns With Events Galore!

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 …

An All Together Lovely Cocktail Recipe from The Casablanca Lounge

This Valentine’s Day, with a little help from The Casablanca Lounge here in Scottsdale, you can make that special someone a fantastic cocktail! Of course, if you don’t fancy yourself a bartender, you can visit Casablanca and have one made Read More …

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 …