Rosé Summer Sipper at Sorso Wine RoomTuesday, July 19  One of the most popular summertime wines? Rosé. And Scottsdale’s Sorso Wine Room is celebrating the pink wine with a sampling of rosés from around the globe. During the tasting, you also can learn the best flavor profiles to pair with summer eats…

Boulders on Southern Summer Beer FestSaturday, July 16 The Boulders on Southern Summer Beer Fest is back. From noon to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy rare craft brews at Boulders on Southern restaurant in Mesa. Some of the beers you can taste at the event will include Freak’N Creme Brulee, St. Bernardus…

Cooking Class with Food52’s Kristen MigloreTuesday, July 12 Head to the Miele Scottsdale Experience Center on Tuesday to see Kristen Miglore, creative director of food website Food52 and author of the site’s cookbook, Genius Recipes, whip up some of the most popular recipes from the book. Attendees can try out Miele’s high-performance ranges and…

Farewell Shift for Counter Intuitive’s Mari Howe Saturday, July 9 Popular Counter Intuitive bartender Mari Howe is leaving the Valley to relocate to Maui. But don’t worry, you can enjoy her drinks one last time from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday when Howe will file her final shift at…

Caskwerks Distillery Summer Series Dinner at Ocotillo Restaurant Wednesday, July 6 Phoenix’s Ocotillo restaurant is kicking off its summer dinner series this Wednesday with a Caskwerks Distillery dinner featuring acclaimed mixologist Travis Nass. Diners will dig into four courses, including crispy hoisin pork belly, chilled rice noodles, pickles, peanuts, and lime paired…

Independence Day is here, and if observing fireworks in the heat isn’t your thing, maybe enjoying drinks and food is. From a three-course gourmet meal to a BBQ takeout deal, head to one of these metro Phoenix restaurants to celebrate the Fourth of July.  Sprinkles Cupcakes For a “sweet” Fourth…

Ahwatukee Red, White & Boom Fireworks FestivalFriday, July 1 If you’d prefer to kick off your Independence Day celebration a few days early, then Ahwatukee’s Red, White & Boom Fireworks Festival has you covered. Attendees can enjoy live music, games, fireworks, and food and drinks from local vendors including Von…

BBQ Daddy Tasting & Open House Tuesday, June 28 This Tuesday, you can sample meats and signature sides from local BBQ Daddy Catering company for just $10 per person. You also can meet the BBQ company’s team of wedding professionals or just stay for the food and chat with the…

Phoenix New Times’ Sips and Sweets Saturday, June 25 This Saturday, almost 20 of Phoenix’s top bakers and 10 of Phoenix’s most respected mixologists will gather at Vintage 45 to serve their best sips and sweets. The list of talent includes Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey Originals, Celine Feezell of…

Margarita Mondays at Jalapeno InfernoToday North Scottsdale’s Jalapeno Inferno is celebrating summer with a Monday Margarita Madness deal. On Mondays, all margaritas are half off with the purchase of an entree all day. You can sip on variations of the classic drink including the Tropical Mango, a frozen combination of fresh…

Sushi Rolling Class at RA SushiSaturday, June 18  International Sushi Day is June 18, and RA Sushi is celebrating by holding Sushi and Sake 101 classes at all of the company’s Arizona locations. During class, chefs will discuss the history and culture of sushi and then teach participants how to…

Dine Out for C-Cap at The Clever Koi Tuesday, June 14 If you’re looking to dine out and do some good for the community, then consider heading to the Clever Koi on Tuesday night. From 5 p.m. until the Phoenix restaurant closes, 10 percent of the proceeds from dinner sales will…

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, (but you knew that, right?) and if you haven’t already got your gift wrapped and ready to go, consider that taking dear old Dad out for a meal can be a great way to show him you care. Many restaurants in metro Phoenix will…

Rose Mofford Happy Hour at Valley BarFriday, June 10 Valley Bar will celebrate the 94th birthday of Rose Mofford — the former governor of Arizona and the namesake of the bar’s lounge — this Friday. “The Rose” cocktail will be discounted to $5 from 4 until 8 p.m. and features…

Just in time to save us from the current heat wave, a new ice cream shop and market will open today, Monday, June 6 at The Orchard PHX in Phoenix. The two spots will join the already-open Pomelo, a full-service restaurant located onsite.  Luci’s at The Orchard, the marketplace located on property,…

Negroni Week Kick Off at The Brickyard DowntownToday The Negroni is a traditional Italian cocktail made from gin, vermouth, and Campari liqueur, and if you’re not sure about whether it’s an important drink, consider that there’s a whole week dedicated to the libation. Bars celebrate Negroni Week by giving a…

Free Donuts at the Fractured PruneFriday, June 3 This Friday is National Donut Day, and the Fractured Prune is honoring the occasion with a few deals. Six of the Fractured Prune locations in Arizona (excluding the location at Talking Stick Arena) will give customers one free donut with the purchase of a…

Free Entree for Military Members at Paul Martin’s American GrillToday  This Monday is Memorial Day, and Scottsdale’s Paul Martin’s American Grill is celebrating by giving a complimentary entree to all veteran and active-duty military personnel. Some of the restaurant’s most popular entrees include “brick” chicken that’s served with mashed potatoes,…

Cave Creek Balloon FestivalSaturday, May 28 Watch hot air balloons light up the night this Saturday at the Rancho Mañana Golf Course in Cave Creek, while you enjoy some local food and drink. Four Peaks will supply the beer and the following vendors and food trucks will be dishing out…

Summer Happy Hour at SunUp Brewing Company  Today  Central Phoenix’s SunUp Brewing Company officially kicks off its summer happy hour today starting at 3 and ending at 6 p.m. During this time, guests can enjoy extended happy hour pricing on all regular strength beers and select $5 appetizers. For more information,…