Anhelo is honored to host the very first of its kind in Scottsdale, an intimate dinner featuring Domaine du Cellier aux Moines a 900-year-old estate in Burgundy producing wines of remarkable precision, purity, and site expression. Joining us, and flying in to host the evening, is owner Philippe Pascal. Before fully committing to life in Burgundy, Pascal led at the highest levels of LVMH, overseeing the global luxury icons. Ticket price: $300++. To book tickets, visit THIS LINK.

Join The Mick for an exclusive Aperture Cellars Winemaker Dinner featuring a multi course menu by Chef Brent Menke paired with the wines of Aperture. Known for bold expressive Bordeaux varietals from Sonoma County Aperture showcases precision winemaking and exceptional vineyard sourcing.  $185++ per person

Join Ursa’s second installment of its dinner series, A Sonoran Folklore: Stories of the Desert. Chef Aaron Lopez will tell the story of food migration in the Sonoran Desert through a four-course, family-style meal. Each course will demonstrate the ways migration and trade routes transformed the region’s food systems, with a specialty beverage menu and pairings. Reservations are $85 per guest and include a welcome beverage.

Celebrate the fast pace and exhilaration of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at The Phoenician’s seventh annual Derby Day Porch Party. The event is filled with Southern-inspired cocktails, cuisine, hospitality, and fun. The Derby Day Porch Party takes over the dining room and porch at Mowry & Cotton, with a DJ, large TVs and projection screens. Guests are encouraged to get gussied up and don their fanciest hats, spring dresses and sharpest suits for a chance to win prizes for several best dressed categories. $225 per person. Admission includes all food, two signature cocktails, a commemorative copper cup, Woodford Reserve bourbon samples, contest prizes, a take home bag, and more. To purchase tickets, visit www.thephoenician.com/events/kentuckyderby.

Sel has curated a four-course experience that explores Mexico's most exciting wine regions—from the coastal energy of Valle de Guadalupe to the depth and structure of high-altitude wines. Each course is thoughtfully paired to showcase just how unexpected, expressive, and refined these wines can be. $140++ pp. See full menu here.

Experience an unforgettable evening at The Mick featuring the wines of Nicolis Winery, one of the most respected family estates in Italy’s Valpolicella Classica. $209++ per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Join Adero Scottsdale for an evening of chef-curated dishes and wines selected by Arizona’s only Master Sommelier, Robert Smith. Set on our beautiful Four Peaks Lawn with sweeping desert views, Pigs & Pinot is a vibrant, open-air culinary experience featuring picnic-style dining with chef-driven culinary stations. Tickets; $120 pp. Menu and tickets can be found HERE.

Rusty’s Annual Beer & Bubbles Fest returns to Mountain Shadows on Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can admire the silhouette of Camelback Mountain and choose samples from over 30 different kinds of canned beer and sparkling wine, plus live musice, raffle prizes and a golf tournamentt. Tickets cost $49 for the Beer & Bubbles Fest only and $149 for the golf tournament and Beer & Bubbles Fest. For more details, and to reserve your spot, click HERE.

Fat Ox Fest is a full-send celebration of live fire cooking—where the best pit teams, open-fire chefs, and serious BBQ fans all meet in one place for a day of heat, flavor, and bragging rights. Expect chef demos, the Best Ribs competition, a Wing Cook-Off, an Open Fire corral with pitmasters from around the world (Peru, Australia, Argentina, Florida, Texas, California and Arizona), and more. Tickets start at $15. For tickets, and all the details, visit THIS LINK.

Kick off Arizona Tiki Oasis on Thursday, April 16 with a brand-new event, Hotel Valley Ho Supper Club. The evening begins with a tropical cocktail reception followed by a special three-course menu created just for the evening. Enjoy live demos by Executive Chef Russell LaCasce and renowned guest mixologist Jason Asher of Juniper and Jigger Hospitality Co. Cost includes tax and gratuity: $199 per person with an additional $50 for the early-access VIP reception and meet-and-greet with Chef LaCasce and Jason Asher. Get all the details here: Arizona Tiki Oasis Kicks Off with Hotel Valley Ho Supper Club

American Liver Foundation (ALF) is excited to once again team up with James Beard Award-winning Chef Christopher Gross of Christopher’s for FLAVORS, a national culinary event, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore, The event includes a 6-7 pm cocktail reception as well as live and silent auctions and a multi-course dinner where each chef will craft a personalized menu for their table. For sponsorship opportunities, visit alfflavors.org.

Meet Arizona restaurateurs and chefs at the Check, Please! Arizona Festival to sample their culinary creations as featured on the award-winning Arizona PBS show. Also enjoy wine and craft beer sampling, a seminar by Chef Tarbell, and a book signing with Lidia Bastianich for her latest book, Lidia’s the Art of Pasta,. General Admission. $75. 11:30am. Samples of beer and wine and food from more than 20 Arizona restaurants. VIP. $120. includes beverage and food samples + early entry 10:30am, VIP Lounge, and a chance to meet show host Mark Tarbell and Lidia Bastianich with a signed copy of her book. For tickets, visit THIS LINK.

Join PBS star Chef Lidia Bastianich and Emmy award winning host Chef Mark Tarbell at Tarbell’s for a special four-course dinner paired with wines from Lidia’s wineries in Friulia, Venezia, and Tuscany. Your ticket also icludes Lidia’s latest book signed by the author and VIP access to the Food Festival the following day. Tickets are $350 pp HERE.

Join Shift as they celebrate their 10 year Anniversary by welcoming Master Sommelier, Bobby Stuckey of Frasca Hospitality Group and Benvenusa Wines for a 5-course wine-paired dinner. Shift owner, Dara Wong worked with Bobby at Frasca Food and Wine in 2010-2012 in the pastry department. Since opening Shift in 2016, Bobby, an Arizona native, has been an incredible mentor and supporter of the restaurant. Price: $150++ pp (optional wine pairings $60 pp). Reservations are available for seatings between 5 pm and 7:30 pm. HERE.

For one night only, resident mixologist Justin Chard leads a spirited send-off to his winter cult-classic-inspired Princess Bride lineup before introducing his spring libations. The event is free to attend with featured $12 cocktails and $12 fried chicken sandwiches. First come, first served—no reservations.

The Arizona WineGrowers Festival comes to Biltmore Fashion Park, Sat., March 28, celebrating Arizona Wine Month with more than 40 Arizona wineries and winemakers. Labels will include award winners and others to be discovered in a flavorful adventure of vibrant wines produced in the Grand Canyon State.  Tickets at AZWineGrowersFestival.com

• VIP.  $60 in advance ($80 day of event).  Early Entry at 11am, Exclusive VIP Lounge, Exclusive seminar, 8 Wine tasting tickets, Complimentary tasting glasses

• GA. $40 in advance ($55 day of event).  Entry at 12pm, 5 Wine tasting tickets, complimentary tasting glass

• Nondrinker.  $15 ticket.  (must be 21+)

Come Beckett's Table on March 28th for a fun and informative cooking class with Chef Justin Beckett! In this session, you'll learn all about risotto with a front row seat to a personalized cooking demonstration by Chef Beckett + lunch. Ticket price includes cooking class with handout materials, 3 course lunch, wine pairings and gratuity. $125+ per person, tickets must be purchased in advance. purchase tickets

Grab a seat for the Versus Series of boozy battles at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho. See your favorite spirits, beers and/or wine duke it out and enjoy a four-course paired meal.

On March 25, get a taste of Italy with courses including Tomato + Herb Focaccia, Hamachi Crudo, Pork Chop Cotoletta and Semolina Olive Oil Cake paired with an Italian cocktail and Italian wine. Guests will vote each round to help determine the ultimate winner. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and is $139 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot HERE.

In celebration of National Women’s Month, Roka Akor is partnering with Hall Wines for an exclusive omakase dinner. This special evening will feature wines crafted by acclaimed winemakers Megan Gunderson, Alison Frichtl Hollister, and Pamela Solis. Together, they work alongside one of the wine industry’s pioneering trailblazers, Kathryn Walt Hall, continuing a legacy of excellence and innovation. To purchase tickets and see menu, visit OpenTable.

The 2026 James Beard Foundation® Phoenix event of the Taste America culinary series returns and will take place at The Gladly. Presented by Capital One, enjoy an iintimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Digby Stridiron of Latha and collaborating chef Bernie Kantak of The Gladly. Tickets are $275 per person and include beverage pairings. For full menu and to purchase tickets, visit this link.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown’s signature restaurant, Carcara, is debuting a quarterly Chef Series Dinner celebrating the rich flavors and culinary traditions of Indigenous Arizona. This five-course dining experience by Chef Dominique St. Pierre showcases Sonoran Desert flavors through Arizona-sourced and Indigenous-inspired ingredients. Each dinner is limited to 35 guests, begins at 5:00 p.m., and is priced at $85 per person. Reservations for the March 21 dinner, featuring Del Bac Distillery, can be made here. Menu:

Blue Corn Flatbread | tepary bean puree, braised elk, juniper salt
Pairing: Del Bac classic, amaro nonino, orange-infused syrup, butters

Raw Nopales Salad | black radish, mini cucumbers, agave sunflower cream and prickly pear gastrique 
Pairing: Del Bac Classic, Lemon, Demerara, Mandarine Napoleon, Orange Bitters

Juniper-Mesquite Rubbed Quail | citrus and herb pearled sorghum 
Pairing: Del Bac Classic, lime, prickly pear, club soda

Chiltepin Cured Trout on a Chayote Slice | desert citrus gel, lime ash and micro cilantro 
Pairing:  Del Bac Dorado, lemon, chiltepin honey, prickly pear

Additional dates are confirmed for May 23, August 15, and October 24.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Celebrity Wines & Spirits will feature more than 40 celebrity brands, along with special appearances with celebrities such as:

• Joe Mantegna, star of TV series Criminal Minds, with his Senior Rio Tequila;

• Ryan Bingham of Yellowstone TV series fame & songwriter/performer -- with his Bingham’s Bourbon;

• Erik Segelbaum, Food & Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year;

• Tom Chambers, Phoenix Suns NBA All-Star and TV sports host – with his Bajaribba Tequila;

Tickets for this unique opportunity are available at ScottsdaleArts.org.

Join Three Thirty Three for a special evening centered around exceptional spirits and an elevated dining experience. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a memorable night featuring Louis XIII, one of the world’s most renowned cognacs, paired with an elegant dinner at Three Thirty Three. Tickets: $500 pp. Reserve your spot HERE.

Celebrate Arizona’s exceptional craft beverage community, including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic options .Tickets: $45 pp and include entry into the festival, along with:
- 10 Drink Tickets
- Local Vendors & Artists, including food trucks Salsa Bites and Turkey Burger Boss
- Beverages To Go available for purchase

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit THIS LINK.

Join Phoenix Eats + Drinks cookbook author Christina Barrueta and featured chefs Brent Menke of The Mick and guest chef James Fox of Vecina to celebrate Phoenix’s food and wine community at The Mick Brasserie & Bar. The chefs' four dishes featured in the cookbook will be offered as specials that night. To complement the menu, Maverick Beverage Company will host a complimentary wine tasting with selections chosen to pair with the dishes. Books will be available for purchase, or bring your own copy for signing.

Hosted by Compa Spirits & Friends with food by Chef LT & Chilte Crew, join us as we welcome the family behind Guanamé all the way from Guanajuato Mexico to Dig It Gardens for an unforgettable desert evening. Tickets are $225 pp. Reserve your spot at EventBrite.

This week’s semifinals feature Jim Gallen vs. Wesam Kawa, who will pair their expert choice of wines with a four-course tasting menu curated by executive chef Brent Menke. Guests vote for their favorite, with the last somm standing winning the SOMM BRAWL title belt and bragging rights. Price includes 4 courses and 8 tastings. Tax and Gratuity not included. To reserve please call the restaurant at (480) 210-5500 or visit OpenTable.

The next Sunday Dinner has been chosen as a qualifying event for the World Food Championships. That means the winner of the Sunday Dinner will not only go home with the coveted Sunday Dinner skillet for their steak dish, but also a Golden Ticket to compete in the WFC for the chance at the final prize of $150,000. Featured chefs are CJ Kahley of Liquor Pig, Julio Ramos of Tash at Talking Stick, and the third TBA. Tickets: $150 per person and includes:

• 5:00-6:00pm - Arrival with cocktail hour and appetizers

• 6:00-8:00pm - Chef presentations: A three-course family-style dinner with paired cocktails.

• 8:00-8:30pm - Award Presentation and mingle with the Chefs.