{"id":1446,"date":"2015-03-06T15:27:19","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T22:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2015-04-24T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2015-04-24T19:54:24","slug":"scottsdale-culinary-festival-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/scottsdale-culinary-festival-2015","title":{"rendered":"Best Annual Valley Event Large Scale: Scottsdale Culinary Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1547 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"scf_5434\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053709\/scf_5434.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Taking charge of the competition by only a mere 2.63% over their closest competitor, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is our 2015 <em>Best Annual Valley Event: Large Scale<\/em> winner!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-1529 size-full aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival-80x33.png\"  alt=\"scottsdale culinary festival\"  width=\"529\"  height=\"219\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival.png 529w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival-380x157.png 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/25053634\/scottsdale-culinary-festival-80x33.png 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In the sprawling city that is Phoenix, Arizona, there are countless things to do, places to explore, and of course, food to eat. With events such as the Chocolate &amp; Wine Experience, Bubbles &amp; Bliss, and of course, the Great Arizona Picnic, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is a true culinary treat for anyone with an interest in diverse, delicious food, desserts and delectable fine wine. Over 30,000 visitors frequent the event, whose proceeds go towards fundraising for the Scottsdale League of the Arts. The weeklong extravaganza will be taking place April 7<sup>th<\/sup> through April 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015, celebrating its 37<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Listed below are all the <strong>What&#8217;s<\/strong>, <strong>When&#8217;s<\/strong> and <strong>Where&#8217;s<\/strong> straight from the Scottsdale Culinary Festival press release, so you can be at the top of your game, mark your calendars and get ready to have the best <em>(and most delish)<\/em> week of your life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1554 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Chocolate &amp; Wine\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053723\/Chocolate-Wine.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Opening Night Affair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Get ready to pick out your most fabulous outfit and spend the countdown to the highly anticipated Scottsdale Culinary Festival\u2019s Culinary Countdown in style. With a New Year\u2019s Eve- themed party hosted at a must-see 14<sup>th<\/sup> floor indoor-outdoor venue, the party will feature amazing views of the Valley. Degree 270 at Talking Stick Resort is a high- energy nightclub that will be sure to keep you entertained well into the night. For only $40 per person, this one-night-only opening party is a fabulous way to ring in a new year of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 7<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (6:30 \u2013 9:30 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Where:<\/strong><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> Degree 270, Talking Stick Resort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85250<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $40 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1548 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-80x70.jpg\"  alt=\"Chocolate &amp; Wine 2\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"544\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-620x544.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-620x544.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-380x334.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2-80x70.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053715\/Chocolate-Wine-2.jpg 640w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Chocolate &amp; Wine Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> There is little better than the delicious pairing of fine wine and decadent chocolates. Mix this in with the breathtaking venue of the Musical Instrument Museum and you have yourself the perfect trio. Explore select musical exhibits while munching on chocolates from rich to creamy and sipping on the flowing abundance of red and white wine. Maybe even dare to excite your taste buds with a chili-infused chocolate moussed paired with Syrah. There will also be live entertainment from The Lark and Key. Be sure to check out the Culinary School for Chocolate demonstrations and guests can participate in a 4X8 mural to paint by numbers with chocolate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">When: Wednesday, April 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (7 \u2013 10 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Where: Musical Instrument Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4725 E. Mayo Blvd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Phoenix, Arizona 85050<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">480-478-6000<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $55 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1561 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Burger Battle\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053737\/Burger-Battle.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1560 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"IMG_0643\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053730\/IMG_0643.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Burger Battle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Get ready for a fiery competition between the Valley\u2019s biggest burger experts as they compete in a culinary cook-off to compete for the title of the 2015 Best Burgers in the Valley hosted at Hotel Valley Ho and Leinenkugel Brewing Company will be the presenting sponsor. A sample of the restaurants in competition will be <strong>Zinburger Wine &amp; Burger Bar<\/strong>, <strong>Tavern Americana<\/strong>, <strong>Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse<\/strong>, <strong>Casino Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>Dierks Bentley\u2019s Whiskey Row, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Aioli Gourmet Burgers<\/strong>, and <strong>Burger n\u2019 Fries<\/strong>. Guests are encouraged to taste all of the burgers and vote on the tastiest for the People\u2019s Choice Award. There will also be a panel of chefs and culinary experts that will select the Judge\u2019s Choice Award to the finest burger. Live entertainment from the Groove Merchants will also be provided during the competition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Thursday, April 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (6:30 \u2013 9:30 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: Hotel Valley Ho<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6850 E. Main Street<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85251<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $60 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1564 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-620x930.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o-850x1275.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053743\/7946265936_2e2bd3a336_o.jpg 1000w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bubbles &amp; Bliss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Most of the nation may be buried in snow, but here in Scottsdale it\u2019s to break out your finest white attire for the first time this year at the glamorous \u201cwhite out\u201d rooftop party. Enjoy sparkling Champagne and a venue filled with bubbles as you stroll around the W Scottsdale\u2019s amazing views on the rooftop. Come ready to reboot and relax with the Bliss Spa Squad as they give complimentary arm massages and distribute spa-at-home samples.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Thursday, April 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (7 \u2013 10 pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: W Scottsdale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7277 E Camelback Rd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85251<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">480-970-2100<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>$40 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1567 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"Eat, Drink &amp; Be Pretty\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-620x930.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty-850x1275.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053750\/Eat-Drink-Be-Pretty.jpg 1000w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Eat, Drink &amp; Be Pretty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> It\u2019s a night to be a star, as you walk the new Extended Red Carpet and mingle with your friends as you nibble on gourmet bites from more 25 of the Valley\u2019s top restaurants. There will also be wine tasting, hosted cocktails and craft beers. Restaurants and breweries such as <strong>Fogo de <\/strong><strong>Ch\u00e3o,<\/strong> <strong>Fabio on Fire LLC<\/strong>, <strong>Cambozola<\/strong>, <strong>Little Cleo\u2019s Seafood Legend<\/strong> and more will be serving at this event. The event will feature a fashion show showcasing two local designers: Phoenix Fashion Week Designer of the year, Misha Mendicino and Hues of Ego. There will also be Signature Designer Gowns provided by Cache. Nationally recognized designer Robert Graham will present attire for gentlemen. The event will conclude with a performance from the Las Vegas based band, Ashley Red.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Friday, April 10<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (7 \u2013 11 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7380 E. 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Street<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85251<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $75 per person until March 31<sup>st<\/sup>; $85 per person starting April 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2.jpeg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1569 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-80x53.jpeg\"  alt=\"GAP 2\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-620x413.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-620x413.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-80x53.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053805\/GAP-2.jpeg 800w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1580 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"GAP\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053823\/GAP.jpg 640w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Great Arizona Picnic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to pack a basket for this huge event-filled picnic at the Civic Center Mall in downtown Scottsdale. The Great Arizona Picnic will sprawl through the 25-acres of gardens and fountains along Civic Center Mall and provide many tasty treats along the way. With more than 40 Valley restaurants, top chefs, and live music on three separate stages, this event is a perfect way to spend the weekend with your family and friends while enjoying some amazing Arizona weather. This year there will be a new Family Zone with fun activities for the kids! Offered both days from noon to 6 pm, families will love fun activities such as a bounce house, carnival games with prizes, face painting, SCF temporary tattoos and crafts led by Free Arts of Arizona. Restaurants and Breweries at the event will range from <strong>Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria<\/strong>, <strong>Sushu Roku<\/strong>, <strong>Rubio\u2019<\/strong>s, <strong>Roka Akor<\/strong>, <strong>Von Hanson\u2019s Meats &amp; Spirits<\/strong> and much more. There will also be exclusive events such as <strong>VIP Passport to the Picnic, SW Festival of Beers, Epicurean Expo, Campari North American Spirit Tour and SKYY Bar <\/strong>that will give guests the opportunity to drink specialty beers, see professional chef demonstrations, enjoy a VIP room and meet expert bartenders and mixologists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Saturday, April 11<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (Noon \u2013 9 PM) &amp; Sunday, April 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (Noon \u2013 6 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7380 E. Second St.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85251<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Second Street and Drinkwater Boulevard)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GAP:<\/strong> $10 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Children 12 and under &amp; seniors 65 and older \u2013 free admission.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Active US Military personnel: $5 (not available for pre-purchase)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>\u00a0SW Festival of Beers:<\/strong> $20 per person on Saturday, $15 per person on Sunday (21 and over)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>VIP Experience:<\/strong> $125 per person Saturday, $100 per person Sunday (21 and over)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1577 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"AZ Culinary Hall of Fame\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053817\/AZ-Culinary-Hall-of-Fame.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Wine Country Brunch: The Derby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> There is no better way to spend your Sunday morning than sipping mimosas and exquisite wines at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival\u2019s 27<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Wine Country Brunch. Dressed in your best Kentucky Derby attire, come ready to bid on items at the al fresco silent auction and enjoy brunch from <strong>Arcadia Farms<\/strong> and <strong>Del Frisco\u2019s Grille<\/strong>. Start your Sunday morning off the best way at the Westin Kierland Resort &amp; Spa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Sunday, April 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (11 AM \u2013 2 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: Westin Kierland Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6902 E. Greenway Pkwy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85254<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $60 per person or $50 per person for table of 10<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1546 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-64x80.jpg\"  alt=\"Best of the Fest\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"775\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-620x775.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-64x80.jpg 64w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest-850x1062.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25053702\/Best-of-the-Fest.jpg 1200w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Best of the Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What:<\/strong> To top off a week filled with culinary events and enjoyment, SCF is ending the week with a grand finale, with a \u201cBest of the Fest.\u201d Hosted on Sunday, April 12, 2015, eight amazing restaurants will come together to create a five-course meal, wine paired dinners that will be crafted tableside by the chef. <strong>Chef James Ducas (Lon\u2019s at the Hermosa Inn),<\/strong> <strong>Chef Joshua Hebert (POSH improvisational Cuisine)<\/strong>, <strong>Chef Gordon Maybury (Arizona Biltmore\u2019s Resort &amp; Spa)<\/strong>, <strong>Executive Chef Mel Mecinas (Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale), Chef Gio Osso (Virtu), Chef Matt Carter (House Brasserie) <\/strong>and others will be participating in creating a special dinner for the event. Every chef will serve just two tables, and compete for best-decorated table in a contest to capture the spirit of the cuisine they are serving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When: Sunday, April 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (6:30 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Where: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scottsdale, AZ 85258<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $175 per person<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">For tickets to any or all of these events, call 480.945.7193 (scottsdalefest.org\/tickets)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Scottsdale Culinary Festival<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> | <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"http:\/\/scottsdalefest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u00a0| <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/scottsdalefest\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> | <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" 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