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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.

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WICKENBURG: Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Beau MacMillan at Rancho de Los Caballeros

Join Executive Chef Jacob Ellis and the team at Rancho de los Caballeros as they launch a brand-new Guest Chef Dinner Series paired with creative cocktails and incredible wines. The season will kick off on November 11 with Celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan, known for his Iron Chef win and Food Network appearances. For more information, click THIS LINK.

Upcoming:

· January 27, 2024: Chef James Porter (TERRA farm+manor) - An award winning chef and business owner, James Porter is proud to call himself a “localist” who has built his career on incredible creativity, sound culinary principals, and a dedication to supporting local businesses, farmers and ranchers. Chef Porter’s current project’s are TERRA farm and manor, The TERRA Market, and Breadworks Artisan Bread. He believes that multi-national traditions can be applied to all styles of cuisine, and proves it with his playful and crowd pleasing dishes. With a focus on using ethically sourced, and sustainable seasonal ingredients, Chef James will create inspired cookout dishes that are innovative and special, yet rooted in the familiar. 

· February 10, 2024: Chef Lisa Dahl (Dahl Restaurant Group) - One of the country’s leading female chefs and restaurateurs, Lisa  has pioneered the culinary scene in Sedona, Arizona, for more than 27 years, Chef Lisa Dahl is the executive chef and owner of six outstanding restaurants in Northern Arizona’s Red Rock country. Known for her appearances on the Travel Channel's Food Paradise and Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, and being a two-time featured chef at the prestigious James Beard House, Chef Lisa will be leaning into her recipes from her recent book A Romance with Food during the cookout for guests to enjoy. 

· March 16, 2024: Chef Christopher Gross (Christopher’s) - World-renowned James Beard awarded ‘Best Chef,’ Chef Christopher Gross also received the 2016 Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s America’s 10 Best New Chefs, and was the first chef in Arizona to be honored with the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence. Best known for the modern twist he puts on French fare, Chef Christopher will showcase his fine dining expertise during this culinary-filled evening.  

· April 20, 2024: Chef Jason Dady (Jason Dady Restaurant Group) - Chef Jason Dady’s unique approach to flavor, service and presentation became the building blocks of not only his restaurants, but also Chef Jason Dady Catering & Events, a premier catering service serving San Antonio and surrounding areas. The Jason Dady Restaurant Group is comprised of five restaurants in addition to catering and events services including: Tre Trattoria (2007), award-winning Two Bros BBQ Market (2008) and sister restaurant, Alamo BBQ Co. (2018); Range (2017), and Jardin (2020). "Explore your palate" is the mantra that drives Chef Dady in the kitchen and spills into his business. Through this simple yet honest approach, Chef Jason continually seeks the next exciting, intriguing mouthful and will bring this approach to the ranch for the ultimate cookout experience. 

Earlier Event: November 11
Phoenix Pizza Festival