Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Scottsdale League for the Arts will celebrate Arizona’s culinary masters during Cooks + Corks on November 2, 2018, at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to raise funds for the arts and arts education. Named “Best Culinary Festival 2018” by Arizona Foothills Magazine, Cooks + Corks includes curated tastings from elite Arizona chefs showcasing their craft during an idyllic evening under desert skies.

Scottsdale League for the Arts’ culinary-driven fundraising events, which include Cooks + Corks and the signature Scottsdale Culinary Festival, support local arts programs through an annual grants process and culinary scholarships. The League has donated more than $4.5 million since 2000.

The extraordinary culinary experience is enhanced by fine wines, stunning views of Pinnacle Peak, live music by Mel Bridges, chef demonstrations and entertainment from local artists.

The lineup of culinary and beverage participants includes the following:

• Cellar 433
• Chef Cullen Campbell, Crudo
• Chef Lisa Dahl, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano, Cucina Rustica, Pisa Lisa and Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
• Chef Derek Biazo, deseo at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
• Chef Julie Moreno and Chef Justine Dachel, Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe
• Chef Jeremy Pacheco, LONS’s at The Hermosa Inn
• Moët & Chandon
• Press Coffee Roasters
• Chef Joe Cavaretta, Proof and Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
• Chef Chuck Kazmer, Proof and Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
• Chef Dell Morris, Proof at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
• Chef Lance Whipple, Proof and Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
• Chef Samantha Sanz, Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
• Tobin James Cellars

Participating chefs and wineries will be updated regularly on cooksandcorks.org.

VIP admission provides guests early access to the event starting at 5:30 p.m and includes a champagne welcome courtesy of Moët & Chandon, VIP hors d'oeuvres, VIP lounge area, VIP gift bags, and early access to gourmet cuisine and wine samplings for $175. Regular guest admission includes unlimited sample dishes prepared on-site with paired wine tastings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $125. Tickets are available at CooksAndCorks.org/tickets/.

The 21 and over, outdoor cocktail-style event is at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North on 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale.

Follow Scottsdale League for the Arts on social media for regular updates:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottsdaleculinaryfestival

Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottsdalefest