Join Forty1, the restaurant at Sedona’s luxurious Ambiente resort, as they introduce an intimate, three-part dinner series led by Executive Chef Kyle Rhodes. Limited to just 20 guests per evening, each experience features a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings, a cocktail reception, live music, and dessert under the stars with guided stargazing. Book here for reservations.

Dinner Series Lineup (6 p.m.):
• June 25 – The Mentor’s Table: A personal tribute to the chefs and influences who shaped Rhodes’ career, including Norman Van Aken.
• July 23 – Fire & Harvest: The Flavors of Arizona: Live-fire cooking and early-summer Arizona ingredients, rooted in the Southwest.
• August 20 – Northern Arizona, On the Plate: Seasonal cuisine inspired by Oak Creek and the surrounding landscapes.

Special Offer: $399 room rate with dinner reservation.

Join Pinyon for a special wine dinner. Each course is paired with a curated selection of wines from ROYAL WINE CORP., one of the world’s foremost importers of wines from the Eastern Mediterranean. Tickets: $135 per guest (gratuity & valet parking included)

HUMMUSIYA (Assortment of our hummus & dips, served with warm pita)
CHARDONNAY, PSAGOT, JUDEAN HILLS, ISRAEL, 2023

TOMATO SALAD (Romas, feta, walnut, pomegranate dressing)
ARGAMAN, JEZREEL VALLEY WINERY, LOWER GALILEE, ISRAEL, 2023

CHARCOAL-GRILLED SKEWERS (Filet Mignon, Organic Chicken, Oishii Shrimp, King Trumpet Mushrooms). PINYON FAMOUS PORTERHOUSE, and SLOW-COOKED OKRA
BORDEAUX BLEND, DOMAINE DU CASTEL ‘PETIT CASTEL’, JUDEAN HILLS, ISRAEL, 2023

BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
PSAGOT ‘PRAT’, JUDEAN HILLS, ISRAEL, NV

The Pemberton is partnering with the Phoenix Zoo to celebrate its iconic pink flamingo mascot and support the zoo’s conservation efforts surrounding National Pink Flamingo Day on June 23. During the month of June, The Pemberton will donate $1 from every “Pink Flamingo” cocktail sold to the zoo. Additionally, guests who present their ticket to Phoenix Zoo within a week of admission will receive 15% off food and drink purchases throughout Aug. 16.

Join Vincent’s this summer for cooking classes led by Chef Vincent and Chef Christian. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or simply looking to enjoy a glass of wine, you’ll pick up some new culinary skills, On June 22, reserve your spot for a hands-on class focused on chicken. Explore the world of premium poultry as you prepare and compare exceptional chicken varieties including Mary's Chicken, Jidori, and Two Wash. Learn chef techniques, taste the differences, and gain a deeper understanding of what makes these sought-after birds favorites in fine dining kitchens. $125 per person. Reserve your spot HERE.

One Saturday a month, Hearth ’61 hosts Brunch & Learn in its private dining room. Watch the chefs demonstrate a signature dish 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.. The series kicks off with Cooking with Grains on June 20. The next events will take place on July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 19. Reservations can be made HERE.

The Sip + Shop Summer Market Series returns with free indoor markets on June 20, July 18, and Aug. 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in SoHo Ballroom at Hotel Valley Ho. Browse local chefs and purveyors, enjoy live music, and sip six tastings of wine, beer, and spirits with a wristband. Food from top local chefs and sweets by Maria Arenas will be available for purchase.

The celebrity chef dinners will be held the evenings prior—June 19, July 17, and Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in Sands. Each $149++ dinner features a chef meet-and greet and three-course, wine-paired menu by Executive Chef Russell LaCasce and guest chefs: Bernie Kantak and Gio Osso (June 19); Jonathon Sawyer (July 17); and Beau MacMillan with mixologist Jason Asher (Aug. 14). Tickets are required for both the market events and the chef dinners, and can be purchased HERE.

Stop by your local Bluewater Grill to enjoy house vodka and gin martinis for only $10.

Join Bluewater Grill | Seafood at Phoenix for a special two-course tuna tasting menu for $55 pp. Make reservations here: OpenTable - Choose a time for your experience

The next Sunday Dinner is almost here, and this one has a little extra on the line. On June 7 at Carcara (Sheraton Downtown Phoenix), three chefs go head-to-head in a live seafood showdown. You taste all three dishes, you vote, and the winner earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. $150 per person. Reserve Your Seat

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

• 6:00-8:00pm - Dinner with cocktail pairings

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

Join Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiandaca, co-owners of LDV Winery, for Sunset at LDV Winery on Saturday, June 6, at the LDV estate in Pearce. Guests arrive between 4:30 and 5 p.m. for a welcome glass of wine, a winemaker-led tour, and barrel samplings, followed by a family-style dinner of contemporary Mexican cuisine paired with exclusive LDV wines, timed to the Chiricahua Mountain sunset. Cost: $50 per person, all inclusive. Limited seating; reservations required. Call 480-664-4822. MENU:

Apertivo
Veracruz ceviche de gambas y avocado
2022 Viognier

Ensalada
Elote en vaso
2017 Grenache

Plato Principal
Pollo chile verde, Sonoran carne asada, cebollitas asadas, and frijoles de rancho
2018 Petite Sirah

Postres
Capirotada de leche and fruta del tiempo
2017 The Signature Petite Sirah

Join Rune Wines Chef Christian Bidegain on a chef's journey through Italy inspired by travels from Milan to Palermo. Enjoy a beautiful evening with five delicious courses, Rune wine pairings, live music, and, of course, unforgettable Sonoita views. $155 per person, gratuity and wine pairings included. Vegetarian alternatives available- email events@runewines.com. Reserve your seat at the Long Table!

Former NFL Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Mark McMillian is coming back to Hotel Valley Ho, and he’s bringing his Grill’n McMillian BBQ collection with him. Catch Chef Russell and Mark grilling poolside on Friday, cooking up incredible BBQ features on the grill. Come hang on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy refreshing cocktails and BBQ specials. Plus, residents DJs are spinning Friday through Monday.

Be sure to reserve your day pass, daybed or cabana for pool access, BBQ features on the grill, and cocktail specials. BOOK NOW

Join Mixela for an evening dedicated to rosé. 4 pours for $12. Purchase your tickets HERE.

The Scottsdale Resort & Spa is bringing some of country music’s hottest songwriters together for Boots at the Ranch—an intimate singer-songwriter concert. Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind showcase under the desert sky, featuring six emerging artists: Adam James, Patrick William Murphy, Wesko, Ava Suppelsa, Ben Goldsmith, and Johnny Clawson. The experience begins with a pre-party, complete with light bites, signature cocktails, local vendors, and a photo booth. Guests can keep the night going at the after-party in the Social Boardroom, featuring a DJ and late-night cocktails. Early bird tickets are $35 for GA, and $65 for VIP which includes one drink, preferred seating, and a dedicated VIP entrance. Pre-party at 4:30 PM | Show starts at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased at this link.

Join the third installment of the Four Top series for a very special Homecoming Edition. Chefs Rochelle Daniel and Steven “Chops” Smith return to their old stomping grounds to cook alongside Matt Carter and Cory Oppold with a pastry finale from Tammie Coe Tammie Coe and Fat Ox pastry Chef Lisa Graf. Five-course menu priced at $165++ per person. Optional beverage pairings will be available. Make your reservations HERE.

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.