By Jess Harter
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Friday, March 3, 2017
Devoured Culinary Classic
Arizona’s premier food festival, the two-day Devoured Culinary Classic, takes place 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. Both days are sold out, but if you got your ticket already you’ll enjoy unlimited food and drink samples from many of Arizona’s top restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
Downtown Mesa Brew Fest
The third annual Downtown Mesa Brew Fest – featuring 40-plus beers, food, games, and live music – runs 2-6 p.m. Saturday on Macdonald, just south of Main Street. Admission to the family- and dog-friendly event is free. Twelve-ounce beers are $5.
The Perch Yoga on the Roof
The spring edition of The Perch Brewery‘s popular Yoga on the Roof series begins this weekend. Held at 9 a.m. Saturdays through April 29, the $20 class includes one hour of yoga on the rooftop patio and beer, mimosa, or cocktail afterward.
Pokitrition grand opening
Recently opened poke bowl restaurant Pokitrition, on the southwest corner of the 101 and Ray in Chandler, celebrates its grand opening from noon-8 p.m. Saturday with a buy-one-get-one-free deal. You also can get a free bowl by following the eatery on Facebook or Instagram.
Caribbean Jerk Festival
The state’s largest Caribbean food event, the third annual Arizona Caribbean Jerk Festival, will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at Kiwanis Park in south Tempe. The fest also features an all-day lineup of reggae musicians and singers. Admission is $15.
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By Jess Harter
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Friday, February 24, 2017
Gilbert Feastival
After last weekend’s soft opening, Gilbert’s weekly food truck roundup celebrates the grand opening of its new location today. In addition to two dozen food trucks, there are boutique vendors and live music. 5:30-9 p.m. today on the southwest corner of Val Vista and Warner. (Pictured: Buffalo Chicken Fries from American Poutine Co.)
Tempe Empty Bowls
For a $10 donation, you get a handcrafted bowl of your choice and a lunch of soup and bread at the annual fundraiser for United Food Bank. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at 6th Street Park and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Tempe Public Library.
Squash the Beef
Goldwater Brewing celebrates the start of spring training baseball at nearby Scottsdale Stadium with a full day of craft beer, food trucks, and live music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at the Old Town brewery.
Vegan Food Festival
The Valley’s premier vegan festival features dozens of restaurants, food trucks, vendors, and chefs. General admission is $25. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Phoenix Theatre/Phoenix Art Museum campus.
Welcome Chicken & Donuts
Peixoto Coffee‘s weekly pop-up event in downtown Chandler welcomes Phoenix’s Welcome Chicken & Donuts and four different doughnut breakfast sandwiches. 8 a.m.-noon Sunday at Peixoto.
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By Jess Harter
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Friday, February 17, 2017
Arizona Cocktail Week kicks off
Mixologists and spirit specialists come from all over the country will showcase their talent at 25-plus different tasting stations at Cocktail Carnival, the kickoff to Arizona Cocktail Week, from 7-10 p.m. tonight at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale. Admission to the week’s signature event is $40 in advance or $50 at the door. From 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, the popular Top Bars will feature more than 30 of the world’s best bars at The Croft Downtown in Phoenix.
Arizona Beer Week wraps up
Haven’t made it to any Beer Week events so far? You still have plenty of opportunities. Tonight, Spokes on Southern in Tempe rolls out a half-dozen barrel-aged beers from Bell’s and Founders for its four-year anniversary. Saturday’s smorgasbord includes the Night of a Million Randalls at The Brass Tap in Mesa, an Epic Baptism by Bacon beer dinner at The Hungry Monk in Chandler, and the annual BarleyWine Fest at The Handlebar in Tempe.
Party Gras at The Perch Brewery
Doors open at 4 p.m. Saturday for Party Gras, the three-year anniversary celebration at The Perch Brewery in downtown Chandler. The 21-and-over event, which also will compass sibling restaurant 55 Chicago next door, will feature Cajun food specials and more than 20 Perch beers on tap. Rock Lobster and Metalhead headline the music lineup.
Free buffet at The Draft Sports Grill
Speaking of anniversaries, The Draft Sports Grill across from Fiesta Mall in Mesa marks the end of its second year with its own big party Saturday. For adults, there’s a free happy hour buffet from 5-7 p.m. and a Founders tap takeover. There also will be food and drink specials, raffles, and giveaways all night. Kids 12 and under eat free all day.
Corks & Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden
Sample 40 different wines each day at Cactus & Corks, which takes place 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Cost is $35 for DBG members and $40 for non-members. All 80 wines will be available to purchase in the garden’s wine retail store.
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