Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

From world-class cuisine to some of the globe’s best wine lists, Arizona’s resorts have what it takes to attract over 36 million travelers annually, and that is what the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association celebrates with its annual AZ Wine & Dine festival. This premier gathering of hoteliers, business leaders, and food connoisseurs provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to taste the culinary creations of Arizona’s top chefs from premier resort restaurants.

Now in its sixth year, AZ Wine & Dine is slated for 5 pm – 8 pm Thursday, April 13 at Scottsdale Quarter and will welcome award-winning chefs from the Valley and state’s favorite resort restaurants. Participating chefs will serve up some of their most buzzworthy plates, and each dish will be expertly pre-paired with the best wines in the region.

“Our resort dining scene is world-class and enjoyed by both local residents and national and international visitors,” said Kim Sabow, President and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. “AZ Wine & Dine provides an opportunity to meet these resort chefs and enjoy their culinary art in a vibrant and energetic setting.  As Arizonans, we have access to this in our backyard 365 days of the year, and that’s what this evening celebrates.”

In addition to highlighting the crème de la crème of Arizona’s resort-restaurant scene, AZ Wine & Dine offers live music, boutique vintages and craft beer with a chance to mix and mingle with some of the state’s top culinary talent. With less competition for tables and shorter lines to wait in, the event presents the perfect opportunity for locals to get a taste of what so many others travel halfway around the world just to try.

AZ Wine & Dine tickets are available for $69 per person until April 1, with special pricing for two set at $130 through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. This event is 21+ and sells out every year, so secure tickets today at AZWineandDine.com and stay connected socially via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.