Check out the best things to eat and drink in metro Phoenix this weekend from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30.

McFate Brewing Company Releases Candy Bar Milk Stout Today Fall is here, and if you’re craving a fall beer that isn’t of the pumpkin variety, consider trying McFate Brewing Company’s Candy Bar Milk Stout, which is being released today. The Scottsdale craft brewery’s award-winning milk stout is brewed with roasted…

High Brow Wine Picnic at Okra Saturday, October 22 Okra chef Cullen Campbell has paired up three high-class wines with some “low-brow” cuisine for a special wine picnic this Saturday. Enjoy chicken salad paired with a Dopff & Irion Cremant Rose or chicken tenders matched with a 2012 Zind Humbrecht Muscat…

Il Borro Wine Tasting With Salvatore Ferragamo at Brix Wines Wednesday, October 19 Fashion meets wine on Wednesday in Carefree as the namesake and grandson of the venerable fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo appears at Brix Wines. The Ferragamo family made its name in the fashion world making designer shoes worn by the likes of…

Arizona Taco Festival  Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, October 16 Taco lovers, this weekend is all about you. Head to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale for the Arizona Taco Festival, where you’ll be able to find dozens of restaurants dishing out $2 tacos. Pair your taco with…

Winemaker Dinner with Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot at LDV Today New Times’ Best Chef winner and chef/owner of Scottsdale’s Rancho Pinot, Chrysa Robertson, has teamed up with LDV winemaker Curt Dunham for a special wine dinner tonight. At the event, Robertson’s locally focused cuisine will be paired with Dunham’s Arizona-made…

The Arizona State Fair is like a junk food fiend’s fantasy come true. Just about every booth is selling an item that’s deep fried. The rest of the offerings are probably covered in bacon. And for the most part, the dishes will always be oversized, calorific, and pricey. For all…

Pedal Haus Brewery Grand Reopening Party  Today and Wednesday, October 5  Tempe’s Pedal Haus brewery got some sweet new updates this summer and is celebrating the new digs with a party tonight and Wednesday. Register on Eventbrite to score free tickets that will get you and a guest two Pedal…

Free Coffee at Urban Beans Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 1   Urban Beans is celebrating seven years in business by giving away free 12-ounce cups of its hot urban house blend coffee from midnight Friday, September 30, to midnight Saturday, October 1. This deal is limited to one…

No, that headline is not too good to be true: On Thursday, September 29, Cartel will be giving away your choice of one free large cold brew or large hot drip coffee to customers who come in on National Coffee Day and register their e-mail address with the Valley’s best-known…

Macayo’s 70th Anniversary  Today Macayo’s is celebrating 70 years in business by offering two of the founder Woody Johnson’s favorite menu items for just 70 cents. Today, diners at any Macayo’s restaurant can order a classic shredded beef taco or red cheese enchilada for less than one dollar each. This deal…

Half Off Wings At The Wing Counter Friday, Saturday 23 to Saturday, September 24 Glendale’s The Wing Counter is celebrating its first anniversary with a deal on hot wings this weekend. From 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, you can get half off all wing orders. Dig into wings…

Margarita Wars at Counter Intuitive  Today  Tonight, mixologists from Chandler’s The Ostrich and Phoenix’s Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails will face off in a “war” to mix the best margarita. Guests get a free sample of the competition cocktails, and judges will crown the winning bar. The competitors will then head to…

On Thursday, September 29, North Phoenix gets a new spot for American-made drinks including beer and kombucha. Called Growler USA, the new pub offers 100 taps that pour everything from beer, wine, and hard cider to cold-brew coffee, root beer, and even kombucha tea. The brewpub, which is headquartered in Colorado, is located…

Rock the GuacFriday, September 16 Guac lovers, head over to the Sands Ballroom at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale for the Rock the Guac Fest this Friday. Once you’re there, you can taste guacamole from some of the Valley’s top chefs including Alex Stratta, Stephen Jones, Jennifer Russo, Cullen…

Bottoms Up Yoga & Beer Brewhaha at Helton Brewing   Tuesday, September 13 This Tuesday, you can practice your yoga moves and check out one of the Valley’s newest breweries during the Bottoms Up Yoga & Beer Brewhaha. Head to Helton Brewing Company in Phoenix to get your down dog on…

Spokes On Southern Beer Fest Saturday, September 10 Tempe’s Spokes On Southern is hosting its fourth annual Beerfest on Saturday. Guests can sample more than 40 different craft beers from around the country. Some of the Arizona craft breweries pouring suds include Huss, Four Peaks, SanTan, Goldwater, The Perch, and…

Summer Dessert Social at The Newton Tuesday, September 6 If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might want to head over to The Newton in Phoenix tomorrow for the second annual Summer Dessert Social. Once you’re there, you can sample creative desserts like bacon bourbon apple cobbler with gingersnap crumble and…

Folks, summer is officially coming to a close, and metro Phoenix restaurants are celebrating with some Labor Day deals. From discounted meals to a pop-up beer garden, enjoy the long weekend with some discounted food and drink at these spots around town.  Ingo’s Pop-Up Beer Garden On Monday Ingo’s Tasty…

PhoenixCooks!Saturday, September 3 Sample cuisine from local restaurants and enjoy wine from wineries all over the country at this year’s PhoenixCooks!, held at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. Attendees can dig into fare from restaurants including North Italia, The Watershed, The Green House, and Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup…