Devour Phoenix

It’s a Springtime Growth Spurt for Devour Members!

sharon — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:52:58 +0000

Springtime is the season for all that is new. Such is also true for these Devour members who are also in a season of growth and expansion:

Upward Projects (aka: The Postino Family of Restaurants)
Recently announced the coming of their newest concept slated to open later this year in Central Phoenix. The restaurant will be housed in the historic Al Beadle building at the corner of Central and West Oregon Avenues. With such winning operations of Postino, Windsor and Churn under their belts, we can’t wait to see what other magic they have in store!

Gallo Blanco Cafe & Bar at the Crescent Ballroom
Chef Doug Robson recently expanded his dining service to include lunch at the popular downtown spot. Served Monday – Friday starting at 11am, downtown employees and residents can now enjoy the Mexican-with-a-border-accent tastes during their lunch hour! And did you know that Breakfast is served all day here?? Click here to view the menu.

Short Leash Hot Dogs Tells Locals to Sit..Stay
The beloved and dynamic duo at Short Leash just unveiled their new concept aptly named Sit..Stay! The unique outdoor dining concept will be open every Friday from 6 – 8pm, featuring a new menu every week (visit their Facebook page for each week’s offerings). Housed just behind Stinkweeds and Frances in the Medlock Plaza, Sit..Stay will feed your soul and your belly.

Local Restaurateurs IGNITE Passion!

sharon — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:09:38 +0000

The first ever Ignite Food, presented by the always popular Ignite Phoenix folks, was a HUMUNGOUS success! Over 400 interested locals, hungry to hear from the front line of Valley culinary talent/foodies, attended the event at StandUpLive in Downtown Phoenix. In true Ignite fashion, the evening was made up of 18 presentations, 20 slides in each at 5 minutes a pop. Quick…delicious…to the point.

A few slides from Devour members you really MUST check out – Dwayne Allen of The Breadfruit/Rum Bar discussed “The Full Monte of Rum.” He explained the dynamic characteristics of the elixir and how to enjoy the “noble” spirit like royalty! Click here to watch the video.

Justin Beckett from Beckett’s Table told the story of his “Eatathon – 24 Restaurants in 36 Hours!” An aggressive tour through San Fran, Beckett relays his tale of gastronomical fortitude and discovery. Click here to watch his video.

Thanks to all who came out and if you missed this year’s not to worry, a second helping will most definitely be served.

DECANTED: Dine with the Wine Makers

sharon — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:43:42 +0000

Kicking off this weekend’s 3rd Annual Devoured Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum, three Devour member restaurants are hosting some very special wine dinners!

Tuesday, March 6
Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar
3 Courses with Argentian Wine Pairings
$45/per person
Call for reservations: 602.307.0022

Wednesday, March 7
Urban Beans
5 Courses with Global Wine Pairings
$45/per person
Call for reservations: 602.595.2294

Thursday, March 8
Cibo Pizzeria
Wine specials all night long!
Call for details: 602.441.2697

‘Devoured’ Lineup Making Mouths Water

sharon — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:26:12 +0000

Just a few short weeks away now, local chefs, purveyors and wineries are prepping for the 3rd Annual Devoured Culinary Classic on March 10 – 11 from 11am – 3pm at the Phoenix Art Museum. Tickets are going fast, get them here or at the Phoenix Art Museum’s ticket office and avoid the fee! Growing only more beloved with each year, the weekend is a food lover’s dream and an ideal setting to soak up all the amazing local flavor available right in our own backyard. This year’s lineup features just that – and then some. Check it out:

On Saturday:
Arizona Culinary Institute
Betty’s Nosh
Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House
Chelsea’s Kitchen
Cheuvront Restaurant and Wine Bar
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
Espressions Roastery
FEZ Restaurant and Bar
Gallo Blanco Café
Green New American Vegetarian
La Grande Orange Grocery and Pizzeria
Lon’s at the Hermosa
Maizie’s Café and Bistro
NoRTH
Phoenix City Grille
Postino Winecafé
Province
Relish Burger Bistro at the Phoenician
Roka Akor
San Tan Brewing Co.
Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar
Sierra Bonita Grill
St. Francis
Stingray Sushi
Sushi Roku
Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar
Taggia at Firesky
The Parlor Pizzeria
The Vig & The Vig Uptown
Tonto Bar & Grill
True Food Kitchen
Urban Beans
Urban Cookies
Windsor and Churn

On Sunday:
Barrio Café /Barrio Queen/ Silvana Bistro
Beckett’s Table
Bliss & ReBAR
Chelsea’s Kitchen
Cheuvront Restaurant and Wine Bar
CIBO
Citizen Public House
Cork
Cuoco Pazzo
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
Espresso Italia
Essence Bakery
Fez Restaurant and Bar
Green New American Vegetarian
Hana Japanese Eatery
Honey Moon Sweets Bakery and Dessert Bar
House of Tricks Restaurant
Hula’s Modern Tiki
J & G Steakhouse
Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort
La Grande Orange Grocery and Pizzeria
Maizie’s Café and Bistro
Petite Maison
Phoenix Public Market
Postino Winecafé
Province
Relish Burger Bistro at the Phoenician
Short Leash Hot Dogs Mobile Food Truck
St. Francis
Sushi Roku
Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar
Tammie Coe Cakes
The Breadfruit
Tuck Shop
Windsor and Churn

The Wineries:
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards – Arizona
Dos Cabezas Wineworks – Arizona
Caduceus Cellars – Arizona
Page Spring Cellars – Arizona
Hedges Family Estate – Washington State
The Scholium Project – California
Page Spring Cellars – Arizona
Flowers Vineyard and Winery – California
Neyen Estate – Chile
Vias Imports – Italy
Cannonball – California same table as #12 and #13
Scarpetta – Italy
Phoenix Ranch Wines – California
Klinkerbrick Winery – California
Vino Del Sol – Argentina
Cliff Lede/Breggo – California
Miner Family Vineyards – California
Straight Line Wines – California
Charles Smith Wines – Washington State
Appellation Wine Company – California
A to Z Wineworks – Oregon
Merry Edwards Winery – California
Palmina – California
Copain Wine Cellars – California
Owen Roe Winery – Oregon & Washington State
Paul Hobbs Imports – South America
Lioco – California
Mt. Eden Vineyards – California
Vineyard 7&8 – California
Sand Reckoner Vineyard – Arizona

Winter Chef Series Coming to a Close

sharon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:59:15 +0000

We can’t believe the Winter Chef Series is already wrapping up. It’s been an amazing several weeks of delicious local food, incredibly talented and passionate chefs and generous local vendors. A HUGE THANK YOU to all our Winter Chefs:

Elizabeth Meinz, Orange Table

Jared Porter, The Parlor Pizzeria

Matt Taylor, Noca

Danielle Leoni, The Breadfruit

Mark Tarbell, Tarbell’s

Tracy Dempsey, Tracy Dempsey Originals
Jennifer Woods, Chow Bella and Crooked Sky Farms

Also, a huge thank you to all of our local sponsors for the Chef Series – we could not have done it without your help!

Studio ADT for our lovely mirror

Maya’s Farm for greens

Double Check Farms for grass fed, hormone-free beef

The Meat Shoppe for hormone-free pork

Crow’s Dairy for goat cheese

Crooked Sky Farms

Royal Coffee Bar

There is just one more demo left until summer! Join us for Jennifer Wood’s Winter Greens Ninja Class on Saturday, February 18 from 2 – 4pm! Click here for tickets

Stay tuned for more Chef Series this summer!

3rd Annual Bartending Competition

sharon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:08 +0000

Wednesday, March 7
6pm
The Vig Uptown

Start your shakers! It’s time for the pouring to commence once again at this year’s Bartending Competition leading up to this year’s Devoured Culinary Classic. Watch a group of some of the best bartenders and mixologists in the Valley as they compete for the Top Bartender prize! Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at both Vig locations (Arcadia and Uptown). Get them now before they sell out! Guests of the competition will get to taste each cocktail and recieve 25% off all food and drink at Vig Uptown!

The Bartenders:
Anthony Mueller, Cartwright’s and Tonto Bar and Grill
Anthony Rico, St. Francis
Andrea Valdez, Maizie’s Cafe
Joshua James, Parlor Pizzeria
Julie Hillebrand, J&G Steakhouse
Logan Purser, The Vig
Matty Helland, Windsor
Miguel Lerma, Sierra Bonita Grill
Renae Tsukamoto, Half Moon Sports Grill
Rebecca Stocks, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar
Stephen Dean, Sushi Roku

The Judges:
Geri Koeppel, Food & Drink writer (AZ Republic, Phoenix Magazine)
Mat Snapp, Fox Restaurant Concepts and 2011 Bartending Competition Winner
Jason Asher, AZ Mixology

Emcee:
Megan Finnerty (AZ Republic, EVB Live – Events, Nightlife & Dining Correspondent)

This year’s winner will receive two tickets to the Devoured Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum, will also have his or her signature drink featured at the Arroyo booth both days at the event and will receive a sneak peek of Arroyo’s new tasting room at the Old Beet Factory in Glendale!

The 3rd Annual Bartending Competition is sponsored by Devour Phoenix and Arroyo Vodka.

3rd Annual Devoured Culinary Classic

sharon — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:21 +0000

IT’S BACK! Mark your calendars for March 10 – 11, 2012. Tickets and event information at devouredphoenix.com.

Winter Chef Series

sharon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:49:46 +0000

Back by popular demand, Devour Phoenix and Phoenix Public Market are collaborating to bring Phoenix a delicious way to begin the new year and get some quality face time with some of the Valley’s finest chefs. The Winter Chef Series, taking place from January 10th to February 15th, is a follow up to the standing-room-only Summer Chef Series held at the Phoenix Public Market. We are excited to bring another tasty twist to downtown Phoenix with an amazing line up of culinary talent. Guests are served three courses, each paired with a locally produced drink while chefs demo their dishes and share techniques and stories. This year, demos on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The Winter Chef Series will also be sponsored by a few local food producers, including Maya’s Farm, Hickman’s Family Farms, Royal Coffee Bar and Double Check Ranch to promote awareness of the diversity and availability of locally sourced food items and how to use them in our cooking endeavors. Cook on, Phoenix!

The Lineup:
Jan. 10th, 6PM: Elizabeth Meinz of Orange Table
Jan. 17th, 6PM: Jared Porter of Parlor Pizzeria
Jan. 24th, 6PM: Matt Taylor of noca
Jan. 28th, 2PM Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit
Feb. 4th, 2PM: Mark Tarbell of Tarbell’s
Feb. 7th, 6PM: Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey
Originals
Feb. 18th, 2PM: Jennifer Woods of Chow Bella &
Crooked Sky Farms

$55 for two hour demo
Includes 3 dishes & 3 drinks
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

WHERE:
Phoenix Public Market Community Room
14 East Pierce Street

Devour Phoenix Food Day

sharon — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:38:37 +0000

Are you interested in participating in the local foods movement? Then be sure to visit these participating restaurants on Monday, October 24 – they will use locally grown veggies from Roosevelt growhouse in honor of Food Day!

Beckett’s Table* (participating on Tues. 10/25)
Cibo
FEZ
Maizies Cafe and Bistro
Mojo Bowl Food Truck
The Parlor
Phoenix Public Market/Phoenix Street Food Coalition (Food Truck Friday Lunch)** (participating on Fri, 10/21)
Short Leash Hot Dog Truck
St. Francis
Switch
Tammie Coe
Urban Beans
The Windsor

*Visit Beckett’s Table on Tuesday 10/25 to taste their creations; they are closed on 10/24
** Visit the Phoenix Public Market on Friday 10/21 for Food Truck Fridays

MORE INFORMATION ON FOOD DAY: http://foodday.org/

Wanna get even more involved? Come help harvest veggies at the Roosevelt growhouse from 10 AM to 2 PM for Devour Phoenix Dood Day 2011! Veggies harvested Sunday October 23rd will be used in 13 restaurants in Phoenix to honor sustainable, local food systems! Roosevelt growhouse is a volunteer-run community garden in downtown phoenix producing beautiful, organic veggies. Be ready to get your hands dirty! Can’t make it the 23rd? You can garden ANY Sunday for Grow Days at the growhouse!

MORE INFORMATION ON ROOSEVELT GROWHOUSE: www.facebook.com/rooseveltgrowhouse

Huge Congrats, New Times ‘Best Of’ Winners!

sharon — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:47:50 +0000

WOW. What a year for Devour members!! The results of the recent ‘Best Of’ Readers Poll from the Phoenix New Times are in and the locals have spoken. Congratulations to everyone, no one is more deserving and more proud we could not be….

Phoenix New Times Best of 2011

Best Food truck: Short Leash Hot Dogs

Best Hidden Restarant: Tuck Shop

Best Vegan Restaurant: green Restaurant

Best Gourmet Pizza: The Parlor Pizzeria

Best PLace for a first Date and Best Neighborhood pizzeria downtown: Cibo

Best Downtown Lunch: Phoenix Public Market (Food Truck Fridays, Short Leash Hot dogs included!)

Best Pie: Beckett’s Table (Fig and pecan)

Best Gastropub: The Windsor

Best Happy hour (central Phoenix) and best Kids-east-free-deal: St. Francis

Best Cochinita Pibil: Barrio Cafe

Best Spiked Aguas Frescas and Best Elote: Gallo Blanco

Best Winebar: Postino Winecafe

Best Bloody Mary: Vig Uptown

Best Specialty Cocktail: FEZ

Best Culinary Festival: Devoured Culinary Classic