This experience is a celebration of seasonal flavors with Chef Michael’s signature flair. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class includes hands-on instruction, recipes and a three-course lunch. Cost: $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Optional wine pairings $12. Reserve your spot at EventBrite.

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A Taste of AZ’s fall celebration, Sip, Savor, Shop returns to the Salt River Fields East Lawn. Enjoy unlimited bites from Arizona’s top restaurants along with local brews, wines, and cocktails while shopping a curated market of artisans and retailers for fall finds and holiday gifts. General Admission ($99) starts at 1:30 pm with VIP ($119) early admission at 12 pm. Get your tickets HERE.

PHOENIX magazine, in partnership with the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild, is proud to present the 5th Annual AZ Craft Beer Awards, recognizing the best in Arizona brewing! The Arizona Craft Beer Fest, held on October 31, 2026, will be the celebration of these awards, bringing the beer community together so we can all enjoy the best Arizona has to offer. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit THIS LINK.

Phoenix is one of the stops on the 2026 USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience nationwide tour. Indulge in a culinary adventure and experience the area’s best local wine & food with a gourmet showcase, premier wine, beer, and spirits and live demonstrations. 12:00-4:00 p.m. Tickets start at $75. 21+. TICKET LINK.

Join top chefs at the annual Harvest Moon Feast at The Westin Kierland Resort to benefit C-CAP and the students in Arizona who receive the culinary, job, and life skills training that the nonprofit provides. Tickets are $150 to $250. For tickets and more information, visit this link.

Continuing World Sake Day celebrations throughout October, Uchi Scottsdale will host a special 10-course Omakase dinner on October 22 . Priced at $175++ per person, the ticketed experience includes Chef de Cuisine Blake Luecke’s menu featuring a few Uchi favorites along with several dishes made just for this evening, each paired with Better Together and a selection of other exceptional Brooklyn Kura sakes. Guests can reserve their seat here.  Menu includes courses such as:

·    Uchi Salad paired with Better Together Junmai Ginjo

·    Half Karaage paired with Lake Effect Nigori

·    Ebi Tempura paired with No. 14 Namazake Junmai Ginjo

·    Shima Aji Nigiri & Kurodai Nigiri paired with Tidal Junmai

·    Pork Belly paired with Occidental Dry Hopped Junmai

Certified Sake Advisor, Alex Bemis,  from Mutual Trading Company, will also be joining the dinner sharing his passion for sake and helping guests discover the stories, traditions, and craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Explore the pinnacle of Bordeaux with an evening devoted to exceptional wines from both the Left Bank and Right Bank. The centerpiece is a truly extraordinary 30-year-old Pomerol served from magnum, alongside a selection of prestigious Bordeaux paired with Chef Ivan’s six-course menu. $500 per guest + tax. Reservations: Book Your Icons of Bordeaux Event With Anhelo Restaurant on Resy

Join Luna by Giada at Caesar’s Republic for a 5-course wine dinner featuring Moone-Tsai Wines. Each course will be thoughtfully crafted to complement the wines, creating an elevated dining experience that brings together the artistry of Italian-inspired cuisine and the character of exceptional California wine. Price: $180.00 per person. For reservations and more information, click HERE.

Join the Wrigley Mansion for intimate evening with Mark Pisoni. Through a multi-course dinner featuring Pisoni wines alongside coffee and honey produced by the family, Mark will guide guests through the vineyard and the farming philosophy behind one of California’s most distinctive wine growing families. $300.00++ per person. Make your reservations HERE.

Join Uncorked, featuring over 100 wines from across the globe, gourmet food trucks, DJ and more. General admission ($70) is at 7 pm. Early admission ($85) is at 6pm with a dedicated check-in line during the first hour. VIP ($105) begins at 5:30pm with exclusive access to batting practice on the field and an exclusive VIP area with additional premium wineries. For more information and to purchase tickets, VISIT THIS LINK. This event is 21 and over only.

Uchi Scottsdale is thrilled to announce a culinary collaboration with Vale Matcha, taking place on Thursday, October 8. This exclusive, one-night-only event will explore the versatility and craftsmanship behind one of Japan’s most celebrated ingredients through a specially curated 8-course omakase-style tasting menu. Also available on this evening for all guests will be two collaborative matcha-based cocktails created by the Uchi and Vale teams. Cost: $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity). For reservations, visit Happenings at uchirestaurants.com..

Explore Bordeaux at Anhelo through five wines paired with five courses, featuring bottles from both the Left and Right Banks. All wines are ex-château and have been professionally stored since purchase, with vintages ranging from a minimum of four years to 15 years or more. These wines have been hand selected by our Wine Director through years of traveling throughout Bordeaux, spending time with owners, winemakers and directors, and tasting thousands upon thousands of wines during the annual En Primeur barrel tastings of each vintage. T $250 per guest + tax.

Reservations: Book Your Bordeaux Through More Than a Decade Event With Anhelo Restaurant on Resy

Join Luna by Giada at Caesar’s Republic for a 5-course wine dinner featuring iconic Silver Oak wines. A Silver Oak representative will be on hand to share the story, craftsmanship and character behind each selection.Price: $180.00 per person. For reservations and more information, click HERE.

Celebrate National Honey Month with an elegant five-course dinner showcasing the depth of honey through refined seasonal cuisine and exceptional wine pairings from renowned regions. 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner. $125++ per person. For menu and reservations, visit EventBrite.

Heart & Soul: An Evening of Jazz promises an elegant celebration in support of the American Heart Association. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, the smooth sounds of live jazz, and the timeless elegance of one of Phoenix's most beautiful venues. Choose from VIP or General Admission experiences, and enhance your evening with curated wine pull and mystery boxes. For more details and ticket packages, visit THIS LINK.

Get ready for a globe trotting wine war! Quarterfinal 1 kicks off with Spain vs Portugal. You’ll taste wines unique to each country carefully selected by our sommeliers and enjoy dishes prepared by Chef Brent Menke. You sip. You vote. 4 course dinner by Chef Brent Menke with 9 wines from France and Australia. Price: $139 + gratuity and tax Reserve

One Saturday a month, Hearth ’61 hosts Brunch & Learn in its private dining room. Watch Pastry Sous Chef Elena Vazquez demonstrate Sweet & Savory Scones while you sip the featured beverage and take home the recipe. The experience continues with a three-course brunch in the dining room, including two dishes, dessert, and a paired glass of wine or cocktail. Reservations can be made HERE.

Experience an exclusive evening at Roka Akor Scottsdale with a five-course menu paired with selections from Joto Sake. $225 per person. For menu and reservations, visit OpenTable.

Get ready for a globe trotting wine war! Quarterfinal 1 kicks off with France vs Australia. You’ll taste wines unique to each country carefully selected by our sommeliers and enjoy dishes prepared by Chef Brent Menke. You sip. You vote. 4 course dinner by Chef Brent Menke with 9 wines from France and Australia. Price: $139 + gratuity and tax Reserve

Join us at beautiful Tlaquepaque in Sedona for a fun and relaxed evening celebrating the unique flavors of Arizona with a variety of local wines paired with dinner by the VINO ZONA SOMMELIER STAFF. Meet the winemakers and soak up the good vibes. Cost: $120 pp. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit EventBrite.

La Hacienda at The Fairmont Princess, led by Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval and Executive Chef Forest Hamrick, will host a special Heritage Dinner celebrating community, sustainability, and Mijenta Tequila's brand legacy. The restaurant is known for its modern approach to regional Mexican cuisine and for one of the region's most elaborate tequila lists, including the celebrated Tequila Goddesses program. 6 pm reception, 6:30 pm dinner. Price: $119++ To make reservations, click Here

Join restaurateur Lisa Dahl for her Dine to Donate Dinner Series. The first event will be held at Cucina Rustica with a four-course, family-style Tuscan feast for $95 per person, including a generous glass of our Passionista de Sedona GSM wine to welcome you. This seasonal, rustic food of the countryside, meant to be shared, is my favorite kind of cooking. Click HERE for more details.

This special dinner at Tandy’s brings together Tandy Peterson of Tandy's Cafe, Executive Pastry Chef Rebekah Swift, Highball's Libby Lingua and Delena Humble of First & Last. Seating staggered from 5:00–6:30 PM  for $125 per person with cocktails included, followed by an afterparty. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. 

Make you reservation for Taste of Italy at Luna by Giada celebrating the flavors, wines, and traditions of Italy. Enjoy an Aperitivo Hour from 5–6 PM, followed by a five-course regional Italian dinner paired with wines from each featured region. Plus, enjoy wine education, door prizes, and exclusive surprises throughout the evening. Early Bird Tickets: $95 per person, all-inclusive of tax, fees, and gratuity. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.

One Saturday a month, Hearth ’61 hosts Brunch & Learn in its private dining room. Watch Chef de Cuisine Yulissa Acosta demonstrate ceviche while you sip the featured beverage and take home the recipe. The experience continues with a three-course brunch in the dining room, including two dishes, dessert, and a paired glass of wine or cocktail.. Reservations can be made HERE.

Indulge in an intimate evening of exceptional wine and cuisine at Renata’s Hearth at the Arizona Biltmore with a four-course menu, with each dish artfully paired with celebrated Shafer Vineyards wines, from Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay to the iconic Hillside Select. Cost: $175 ++/Person Check out 4-Course Shafer Wine Dinner at Renata's Hearth | OpenTable