Prepare and Devour Pimento Cheese at Home with Chef Justin Beckett
Prepare and Devour Pimento Cheese at Home with Chef Justin Beckett

Chef Justin Beckett wishes he had found pimento cheese earlier in life. This recipe is fantastic as a spread or dip. Serve pimento cheese with chips, crackers, toast points, or even as little tea sandwiches. Pimento cheese can be made days in advance and kept in your fridge. Chef Beckett often makes a big batch and places it into mason jars as a gift for neighbors and friends and, as you can imagine, he is a pretty popular guy after that. Make his recipe and order a meal from Southern Rail or Beckett’s table for Devour at Home!

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Winners Announced for Inaugural Devour Excellence Awards
Winners Announced for Inaugural Devour Excellence Awards

The Devour Culinary Classic debuted the inaugural Devour Excellence Awards at this year’s event, showcasing Arizona’s culinary talent and bringing deserved attention to our state’s culinary leaders. A diverse panel of judges representing prestigious organizations and publications from across the country were on site to determine 2017 award winners.

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Devour Culinary Classic Announces Bold Move to Desert Botanical Garden in 2018
Devour Culinary Classic Announces Bold Move to Desert Botanical Garden in 2018

Hosted by Phoenix Art Museum since its inception nearly a decade ago, the Devour Culinary Classic, organized by Local First Arizona with support from the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA), has become the Valley’s premier culinary event. Having sold out for the previous four years, the Devour Culinary Classic is heading to a new venue in 2018 to accommodate the event’s growth and vision.

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14 AZ Wines Paired for Your Pleasure - Try These at the 2017 Devour Culinary Classic
14 AZ Wines Paired for Your Pleasure - Try These at the 2017 Devour Culinary Classic

While there is always much to be said about the food at the Devour Culinary Classic, those attending should not forget that this unique event is also an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons and sample dozens of local, regional, and international wines. Here are 14 Arizona wines from 7 local wineries you should make sure not to miss at this year's Devour Culinary Classic.

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Connor Mansager of Welcome Diner Declared the 2017 Arizona Star Bartender
Connor Mansager of Welcome Diner Declared the 2017 Arizona Star Bartender

On Sunday, February 26, hundreds of cocktail lovers and enthusiasts gathered at the DeSoto Central Market to see who would be declared the 2017 Arizona Star Bartender at the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition. Heat by heat, the bartenders took to the stage to create a custom cocktail using the provided ingredients, all made with locally distilled spirits from Arizona.

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Devour Culinary Classic Shines Spotlight on Local Distillers and Spirits
Devour Culinary Classic Shines Spotlight on Local Distillers and Spirits

From the outside looking in, many people wouldn’t know that Arizona has a growing and dare I say, thriving group of local distillers and spirit brand owners. While many may know of the countless micro-distilleries around the country and more specifically our corner of the southwest, Arizona is just as involved with the craft spirits movement as anywhere. You can bet that the group will only get larger and larger in the years to come.

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