Write On Rubee

An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

Celebrate International Viognier Day at LDV Winery Tasting Room
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Celebrate International Viognier Day at LDV Winery Tasting Room

Cheers to International Viognier Day! The LDV Winery Tasting Room is raising a glass to this delicious varietal with an exclusive WinEmaker Wine Time Discussion and Tasting event from 11 a.m. to noon. this event is free for Wine Club members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required and can be made by calling 480-664-4822.

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A Night with the Stars at Ambrogio15
May
2
to May 4

A Night with the Stars at Ambrogio15

Join Ambrogio15 for three special nights with the dynamic duo of Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and mixology virtuoso Marco Russo on May 2, 3, and 4. Guests will be treated to an exquisite 8-course tasting menu paired with expertly crafted cocktails by Russo from the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars 1930 in Milano. Cost is $249 pp, with two seatings at 5 pm or 8 pm. To book your reservation, visit OpenTable.

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Kentucky Derby Party at Mowry & Cotton at the Phoenician Resort
May
4
1:00 PM13:00

Kentucky Derby Party at Mowry & Cotton at the Phoenician Resort

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Don your Derby best and join Mowry & Cotton for a lively afternoon of refreshing Mint Juleps and tasty Southern cuisine as we celebrate the 144th Kentucky Derby. Cost: $150 ++ (plus tax and gratuity), After April 1st, $165++ per person + tax & gratuity. Visit EventBrite to purchase your ticket.

·    All-you-can-eat southern-inspired eats
·    2 complimentary Mint Juleps and a commemorative copper cup.
·    Contests, including Women’s Best Hat – Gentlemen’s Best Southern Style Attire – Best Couples Attire

 

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Winemaker Dinner Series at Lincoln Steakhouse
May
9
5:45 PM17:45

Winemaker Dinner Series at Lincoln Steakhouse

Join us at Lincoln Steakhouse for our Winemaker Series featuring Freemark Abbey. Featuring an exclusive winemaker reception with the winemakers or owners themselves, each is followed by a three-course dinner paired with wines from each vineyard, including rare and unique wines. 5:45 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner. Price: $249 pp. To reserve, visit THIS LINK.

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Verde Valley Wine Festival
May
11
11:00 AM11:00

Verde Valley Wine Festival

The Annual Verde Valley Wine Festival returns to Riverfront Park in Cottonwood with the finest Arizona wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, artisans, and live music. Early Bird tickets start at $40/person and include a commemorative wine glass with 8 tasting tickets, which will also be available at the door day-of for $50/person. Tickets for non-drinkers are available for $10/person. To purchase tickets, visit  www,verdevalleywinefestival.com/tickets or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-verde-valley-wine-festival-tickets-816011330857

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Latha Celebrates One Year
Apr
24
5:00 PM17:00

Latha Celebrates One Year

Join LATHA at their one-year anniversary dinner for a four-course dining experience to celebrate Latha’s journey, Africa and the African diaspora! Enjoy passed appetizers and a 4-course culinary journey while you mix and mingle accompanied by lively tunes from Jonathan Levingston Seatings are available at 5 pm and 8 pm. Cost:is $125 pp. Visit THIS link to make your reservation.

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Family Meal at Chilte
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Family Meal at Chilte

Get ready to groove to the tunes spun by Vinyl Vagos while savoring expertly crafted drinks by Colton Brock from Liar's Club and Delena Fischer from First and Last. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes prepared by culinary talents such as Lawerence Smith III from Chilte, Dom Ruggiero from Hush Public House, and Ivan Gonza from Wren and Wolf. For tickets ($30), visit THIS LINK.

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Global Ambassador Chef Series: Bacanora
Apr
19
6:00 PM18:00

Global Ambassador Chef Series: Bacanora

The Global Ambassador presents an exclusive collaboration with Bacanora Chef Rene Andrade, whose restaurant was named by both Esquire and Bon Appétit as a Best New Restaurant and who is a recent James Beard Awards nominee for Best Chef Southwest. Chef Andrade will join forces with Chef Lucho Martínez of Mexico City's acclaimed Em for an unforgettable multi-course dinner with signature cocktails, wine pairings and live music on The Lawn. Price: $375 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Book your seat HERE.

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Prisoner Wine Dinner at The Chart House
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00

Prisoner Wine Dinner at The Chart House

Join The Chart House for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and exquisite wines from The Prisoner Wine Company. Indulge in a delectable 5 course menu expertly paired with a selection of Prisoner's wines. $140 PER PERSON (TAX & GRATUITY INCLUDED) For reservations and more details, including menu, visit EventBrite

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Anhelo Wine Dinners: Caviar & Bubbles
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

Anhelo Wine Dinners: Caviar & Bubbles

Anhelo is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind tasting event — Caviar & Bubbles. Diners will be treated to a special evening featuring Ruinart, Dom Perignon and Krug Champagnes along with the very finest caviar. Guests will enjoy a six course meal, taste four different caviars and enjoy Champagnes. Due to Anhelo’s partnerships with not only the respective Champagne houses but also a caviar purveyor, caviar tins will be available for purchase at the event.  Cost is $500, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made at OpenTable.

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Metro Phoenix Night Market
Apr
13
4:00 PM16:00

Metro Phoenix Night Market

The Metro Phoenix Night Market is occurring on April 13th from 4pm - 9pm in Mesa at 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202. Nom Nom Events is partnering with AZ International Marketplace to create a free community event to showcase local small businesses.

Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 // AZ International Marketplace
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13th 2024 // 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://buytickets.at/nightmarket/1198842/r/pr
Tickets: Free

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The Phoenician Resort: Meet at Mowry Dinner Series
Apr
12
6:00 PM18:00

The Phoenician Resort: Meet at Mowry Dinner Series

Experience Mowry & Cotton’s intimate, seasonal dining series, featuring a hand-crafted, multi-course menu paired with premier offerings presented by the top wineries and distilleries in the U.S. April will feature an exquisite four-course dinner, complemented by the finest wines from J Vineyards. Cost: $165.00 per guest – plus tax and gratuity. To reserve your seat, visit EventBrite.

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Taste of Tavern: Whiskey & Cigars
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Taste of Tavern: Whiskey & Cigars

The Phoenician Tavern, located above the Golf Clubhouse at The Phoenician Scottsdale, is hosting its monthly Taste of Tavern series on April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m., which will feature Whiskey & Cigars Under the Stars with Kentucky Owl. The event will be held outdoors on the 19th hole patio and golf breezeway. In this walking reception-style evening, guests will have a chance to mix, mingle, and learn about Kentucky Owl from Master Blender, Maureen Robinson. Food and drink will be presented during a welcome reception, as well as a variety of chef attended pairing stations. The event is $97, plus tax and gratuity, per person. Complimentary parking is available adjacent to The Phoenician Tavern. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting https://www.thephoenician.com/events/taste-of-tavern/.

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Uncorked: PHX Wine Festival
Apr
6
6:00 PM18:00

Uncorked: PHX Wine Festival

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Join us for this fun event featuring over 100 wines from across the globe, gourmet food trucks, DJ and more. VIP admission ($75) is at 6pm and features an extra hour of tasting with some special pours from select wineries. General admission ($60) is at 7pm and the event ends at 10pm. Both tickets include unlimited wine tastings with food from the food trucks sold separately. Purchase tickets on EventBrite. This event is 21 and over only.

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Apr
5
4:30 PM16:30

Final Four Weekend: AT&T Block Party and Fan Fest

The AT&T Block Party at the March Madness Music Festival at Men’s Final Four will feature headliner ZEDD, and supporting act Renee Rapp with opener Remi Wolf.

At AT&T’s footprint at the Final Four Fan Fest, fans can design their dream basketball court using Al technology. The ‘Dream Court’ Al game allows fans to play against the clock while shooting baskets from around the court using a Samsung device, and prizes are given to those with the highest scores. Fans can also meet NCAA legends and players.

Block Party -  Friday, April 5 at Hance Park in Phoenix, AZ
Final Four Fan Fest - Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7 Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

 

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Del Bac Whiskey Dinner at Arboleda
Apr
4
6:30 PM18:30

Del Bac Whiskey Dinner at Arboleda

Join Arboleda for a special dinner featuring Del Bac Whiskey of Tucson, Arizona with lead mixologist Josh Weiland’s cocktails paired with chef Evan Gotanda’s 3-course menu. Representatives from Del Bac will be at the event to share the fascinating story of their distillery and highlight their different whiskies. You will also get to taste some of the whiskies on their own with an opportunity to purchase them at a discounted price. Cost: $125 pp. For reservations, visit OpenTable

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Every Monday: Fried Chicken & Bubbles at Mora Italian
Apr
1
5:00 PM17:00

Every Monday: Fried Chicken & Bubbles at Mora Italian

Every Monday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Chef Conant is rolling out “Fried Chicken & Bubbles” ($26) at Mora Italian. Prepared gluten-free and dairy-free, the moist chicken is dredged in garbanzo flour, fried crisp and then drizzled with a Calabrian chili hot honey. It’s served with a charred lemon, a small salad and a glass of Le Contese Sparkling Rose.

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Whiskey & War Stories Dinner at Mountain Shadows
Mar
29
6:30 PM18:30

Whiskey & War Stories Dinner at Mountain Shadows

Join Mountain Shadows for a Whiskey & War Stories dinner in the Mountain View Room at 6:30 p.m. The special evening will include dinner, Horse Soldier whiskey pairings, and stories from an American war hero. Will Summers served in Afghanistan, and his unit was the inspiration behind the movie 12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth. Savor three delicious courses, designed to pair perfectly with whiskey cocktails. The dinner costs $159 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made at mountain shadows events.


WELCOME COCKTAIL
The Flying Horse
small batch | aperol | amaro | arizona blood orange

AMUSE-BOUCHE
Pastrami'd Colorado Lamb
sauerkraut | thousand island | rye crostini

Chesapeake Lump Crab Cake
young potato | smoked asparagus | caramelized onion
The Snake Eater
straight bourbon | mezcal | aquafaba | lemon

Bacon Wrapped Iberian Pork Chop
horse soldier barbeque glaze | roasted apple | turnip | johnny cake
The Bearded Bastard
barrel strength | trio of bitters | oleo saccharine

Cherry Upside Down Cake
bourbon caramel | salted pretzel crumble | rosemary orange gelato

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Women Winemakers Dinner at Vincent's
Mar
28
6:30 PM18:30

Women Winemakers Dinner at Vincent's

Celebrate Women's History Month with us at our Women Winemakers Dinner, an exclusive event honoring the achievements of female vintners. Join us for an evening of exceptional wines crafted by women, perfectly paired with a specially curated menu by Chef Vincent. Cost: $185++ per person. To reserve your space and view the menu, visit THIS LINK.

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Spanish Sunset Experience at Lincoln Steakouse at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn
Mar
28
5:30 PM17:30

Spanish Sunset Experience at Lincoln Steakouse at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn

  • JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend a memorable evening at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn enjoying the vibrant culinary delights of Spain in an exclusive al fresco experience, listening to the sounds of live flamenco music and sipping sangria and Spanish wines while the resort’s chefs prepare a show-stopping Paella Royal. Sample Spanish cuisine including hand-carved jamón Serrano, a selection of cheeses, marinated olive, pan con tomate, fresh salads with ingredients handpicked from the JW Garden, and assorted Spanish desserts. Tickets priced at $125++ per person. Reservations can be made here.
Additional Upcoming Dates
Thursday, April 25 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Somm Brawl Finals at The Mick Brasserie
Mar
25
6:00 PM18:00

Somm Brawl Finals at The Mick Brasserie

Join The Mick as they host the finals for Somm Brawl, where the final two sommeliers of this season’s bracketed competition will compete head to head. The somms will pair their expert choice of wines with a four-course tasting menu curated by executive chef Brent Menke, and guests will vote for their favorite. The last somm standing wins the SOMM BRAWL title belt and bragging rights. For all wine events visit THIS LINK.

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Arizona Poke Wars
Mar
23
11:00 AM11:00

Arizona Poke Wars

  • The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join in the fun with a poke competition and samples, beer garden, food trucks, live entertainment, and more at the McCormick Scottsdale Resort. Attendance is free, or purchase a Poke Pass for 10 samples and a voting coin to vote for your favorite dish in the people's choice poke competition. For more information, visit www.arizonapokewars.com

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PHOENIX magazine Dish Fest
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00

PHOENIX magazine Dish Fest

Get your tickets for a celebration of the Best of the Valley! PHOENIX magazine’s Dish Fest is a one-of-a-kind food festival that features unlimited bites of the best culinary delights that Phoenix has to offer. Tickets: GA $80 pp and $125 for VIP (before February 23). For a full list of restaurants, food trucks, bars, wineries, breweries and distillers, and to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixmag.com/dishfest

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POSTPONED: Aperture Cellars Wine Dinner at Weft & Warp
Mar
10
6:30 PM18:30

POSTPONED: Aperture Cellars Wine Dinner at Weft & Warp

Join Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale for a special five-course wine dinner featuring Aperture Cellars, a Sonoma Valley winery championing a range of Bordeaux-style wines. Wines being poured include exclusive wines that can only be found at the winery estate, including a Single-Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Site Series collection, and a special feature from Devil Proof Vineyards, the Cima Ladera from Farrow Ranch.Cost: $350 pp. For details and to reserve your seat, visit THIS LINK.

Guests are also invited fto the 4:30-6:30 wine reception and trunk show. Cost: $75 pp. For reservations, click HERE.


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Agave Wars Cocktail Competition
Mar
10
5:00 PM17:00

Agave Wars Cocktail Competition

  • Gila River Resort Casino - Wildhorse Pass (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Gila River Resort & Casino - Wild Horse Pass for a cockaili competition AND after-party. On Sunday, 16 star Arizona bartenders will be shaking and mixing their cocktail creations for Agave Wars. Watch them in action, and celebrate afterwards at a rooftop party at Prime Steakhouse. Agave Wars will take place on the Event Lawn by the Oasis Pool.

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Taste of Nobu at Nobu Scottsdale
Mar
5
6:30 PM18:30

Taste of Nobu at Nobu Scottsdale

Please join Nobu Scottsdale in welcoming acclaimed chef and restauranter Nobu Matsuhisa for an evening to remember. Guests can indulge in a culinary journey with signature canapes, live chef stations, and hand-crafted cocktails all while having a chance to meet the pioneering Japanese chef. The event is 21+ only and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are $250 per person + tax and can be purchased online here.

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Somm Brawl at The Mick Brasserie - Semi-Finals
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

Somm Brawl at The Mick Brasserie - Semi-Finals

Join The Mick as they host Somm Brawl, where eight talented sommeliers will compete in a bracketed match-up. The somms will pair their expert choice of wines with a four-course tasting menu curated by executive chef Brent Menke, and guests will vote for their favorite. The last somm standing wins the SOMM BRAWL title belt and bragging rights. For all upcoming events, visit THIS LINK. To reserve your seat, click RESERVATIONS

Semi-Finals:
Darren Greenspon vs Lauren Biller
Mark Guillaudeu vs Shanni Walter

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