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.

Undertow goes above ground with pop-up in Scottsdale
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Undertow goes above ground with pop-up in Scottsdale

BySandy Wasserman

With construction on a new bar scheduled to be done in a couple of months, Undertow takes the show on the road to the Hotel Valley Ho.

Peter Kasperski returns to the valley’s dining scene with Character
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Peter Kasperski returns to the valley’s dining scene with Character

BySandy Wasserman

“A fun place with cool stuff” is how Peter Kasperski and partner Richie Moe describe their new restaurant & speakeasy in downtown Phoenix

Jade Bar to host battle of the bartenders
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Jade Bar to host battle of the bartenders

BySandy Wasserman

Bar Brawl returns for its fifth summer at the Jade Bar as valley bartenders compete to see who makes the best cocktails in town.

Summer Cocktail Camp tickets on sale for cocktail mixing classes
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Summer Cocktail Camp tickets on sale for cocktail mixing classes

BySandy Wasserman

Get a hands on look at the valley’s cocktail scene as Summer Cocktail Camp makes their way around Phoenix for mixing it up for 6 weeks.

James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” stops in Phoenix
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James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” stops in Phoenix

BySandy Wasserman

Three days of events as the James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” culinary series returns to Phoenix highlighting our local food and cocktail culture.