Aaron DeFeo aims high with a new cocktail menu at Little Rituals
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Aaron DeFeo aims high with a new cocktail menu at Little Rituals

BySandy Wasserman

Downtown Phoenix’s cocktail bar Little Rituals is the most awarded hotel bar in Arizona and can add a new award to its resume. The bar inside the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott was recently named “Top 4 of Best U.S. Hotel Bars” of the Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail and with that will continue…

Tropical cocktails & island life coming up at 2023 Arizona Tiki Oasis
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Tropical cocktails & island life coming up at 2023 Arizona Tiki Oasis

BySandy Wasserman

Polynesian art & fashion, local bartenders mixing up tropical cocktails and cool vibes return to the Hotel Valley Ho at the end of April.

Paloma Punchout bartending competition coming to the Esplanade
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Paloma Punchout bartending competition coming to the Esplanade

BySandy Wasserman

A nationwide search to see who makes the best Paloma cocktails brings bartenders to Phoenix for the Paloma Punchout to win cash.

Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022 returning to Scottsdale
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Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022 returning to Scottsdale

BySandy Wasserman

You’ll need a vacation after enjoying a long weekend of tropical cocktails, Polynesian art, a Hawaiian luau at the Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022

Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community
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Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community

BySandy Wasserman

My weekly round-up of news and up-coming events for the weeks ahead from the Phoenix and Arizona food & beverage community.

“In the Lane” holiday cocktail event celebrates the spirit(s) of the season
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“In the Lane” holiday cocktail event celebrates the spirit(s) of the season

BySandy Wasserman

Celebrate the holidays with seasonal cocktails and entertainment at the inaugural “In the Lane” event to benefit a local non-profit.

Bitter & Twisted and Aioli Gourmet Burgers partner for new in-house menu
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Bitter & Twisted and Aioli Gourmet Burgers partner for new in-house menu

BySandy Wasserman

Cocktail enthusiasts at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour can now enjoy a new Asian inspired food menu to go with their creative drinks.

Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community
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Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community

BySandy Wasserman

A prestigious award for a couple of local cocktail bars, an special anniversary, wine tastings & dinners and a opening delayed around Phoenix

Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community
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Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community

BySandy Wasserman

Don’t let the hot weather keep you from getting out and supporting the Phoenix restaurant scene with fun and refreshing things to eat & drink

Chef Aaron May hosts celebrity chef friends for Big Boy Cook Club launch
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Chef Aaron May hosts celebrity chef friends for Big Boy Cook Club launch

BySandy Wasserman

Years in planning commence this month when Chef Aaron May brings his chef friends to town to benefit Operation BBQ Relief