Events & news about what’s going on around the Phoenix restaurant community, breweries and wineries.
Arizona Cocktail Weekend is here
Signature events including The Cocktail Carnival, Top Bars and Last Slinger Standing kick off in Downtown Phoenix on Saturday with other events and pop-up around town at bars and restaurants. For more information read my post from earlier this month.
J&G Steakhouse to host Tequila Corrido dinner
The signature restaurant at The Phoenician Resort & Spa hosts a 3-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jacques Qualin on Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m. A reception starts the evening that will feature Lime Gulf shrimp and Black Opal Wagyu skirt steak that is prepared and paired with different Tequila Corrido cocktails. Reservations are required and are $125++ and can be made by calling 480-214-8000 or visiting the resort’s website.
LDV Winery offers Wine Charcuterie class in March & April
The Downtown Scottsdale wine bar will offer 4 classes led by She Shed Chef on Tuesday, March 11th & 25th and Tuesday, April 15th & 29th from 6- 7:30 p.m. Sip on LDV wine(s) as you build your board for $60++ per session which includes a glass of wine. To reserve your seat, call 480-664-4822 or visit their website.
Devour Culinary Classic award winners announced
After another successful event, Local First Arizona announced the winners of this past weekend’s event. Judging the dishes were. Bahar Anooshahr, Christopher Gross, Lori A. Hashimoto, Howard Seftel and Janos Wilder. A full list of medal winners can be found at their website.
Best in Show
- TPC Scottsdale: Al Pastor Pork Belly Taco, Chef Matthew O’Harris
Runners up:
- Chilte: Prawns with Peanut Mole, Chef Lawrence “LT” Smith
- The Gladly: Cactus Ham with Chicharron and Napoles, Chef Bernie Kantak
- Valentine: Sonoran Hot Dog, Chef Donald Hawk
Best Use Of Heritage Food
- Litchfield’s at the Wigwam: Buffalo and Tepary Bean Stew
- Runner up: Nella’s Innovative Kreations’ Corn Tortilla with Tepary Bean Hummus, Prickly Pear and Sonora White Wheat Berries
People’s Choice Awards
- Best Savory Bite: Tie between Clever Koi’s Pork Chashu Gordita and Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) Chefs’ Sonoran Beef Roulade
- Best Sweet Bite: Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) Chefs’ Seville Orange and Prickly Pear Verrine
- Best Sip: Iconic Cocktail Co.
Press Coffee purchases Panama coffee plantation, first estate coffee now available
The Phoenix based coffee roaster began selling its’ own coffee from a newly acquired plantation in the Volcan Valley near the Panama and Cost Rica border. The Press Estate whole bean coffee is now available online.
