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IGNITE YOUR APPETITE Dig in at the 12th annual Phoenix Cooks BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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n Saturday, Sept. 3, iHeartMedia Phoenix will celebrate the end of summer in a very delicious way as it hosts the 12th annual Phoenix Cooks at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. “A culinary event on the grandest of scales, Phoenix Cooks brings together the Valley’s top chefs to sample their hottest menu items for guests and also to
What: Phoenix Cooks When: Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale Tickets: General admission, $85 (advance) and $100 (at the door); designated driver, $60; classes, $25 each Information: www.phoenixcooks.com
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perform and show off their skills in front of a live audience,” says Kelly Meanders of iHeartMedia. Meanders also notes that the event generally attracts upwards of 3,000 people each year and has raised more than $340,000 for local children’s charities since its inception in 2004. This year’s charity raffle will benefit Banner Children’s; 100 percent of the net proceeds will go toward helping Banner Children’s provide excellent patient care. Some of the restaurants signed on this year include: The Greene House North Italia Alto Ristorante Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill EVO Orange Sky The Melting Pot Bourbon & Bones Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar The Breakfast Joynt Z’Tejas Ironwood American Kitchen “Other event highlights will include dozens of adult beverage tastings thanks to our partners at Alliance Beverage, Four Peaks and San Tan Brewing as well as two chefs sharing one stage in Iron Chefstyle cooking challenges – mystery ingredient and all – and a live, interactive stage with revolving chefs and demonstrations every half hour,” Meanders says. In addition to the general event and main stage, Phoenix Cooks also gives guests the chance to sign on for intimate classes (limited to just 25 people) being led by food and beverage experts from across the country for a more elevated experience. General admission tickets include all food, wine, beer, spirit samplings and stage demonstrations. Each of the intimate classes, scheduled every half hour throughout the duration of the event, are available to Phoenix Cooks ticketed guests only. Find the full schedule of events and purchase tickets online at www.phoenixcooks.com.
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