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Echoes of the Southern Kingdoms: A Culinary Journey

Echoes of the Southern Kingdoms: A Culinary Journey

November 22 at 12:30am

Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West

Double-braised chicken soup with goji berries and steamed sea bass with garlic choy sum highlight a five-course menu curated by executive chef Paul Steele and pastry chef Vanessa Bejar, paired with gallery access at the Musical Instrument Museum.

Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World

December 14

Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West

Take your taste buds on a holiday world tour: four courses of global festive flavors, from Lamb Crépinette to Green Chile Chicken Tamales, each paired with international wines in MIM's open-air courtyard.

OOMO

OOMO

November 7 (This weekend)

Esplanade · Camelback East Village • $500

Three chefs, one open fire, one unforgettable night. OOMO's multi-course feast pairs handcrafted cocktails with live entertainment, all to fund 400,000 meals for Arizona families.

GATHER BRUNCH: SADDLE UP

GATHER BRUNCH: SADDLE UP

Nov. 14 & Nov. 15

Sartén Kitchen & Bar · Central City

Saddle up for a Western-themed brunch at Sartén, where Chef Cyndee Barba's kitchen turns out bright ceviche and indulgent stuffed dates. Come hungry, stay for the live flamenco guitar.

Chiles & Chocolate Festival

Chiles & Chocolate Festival

November 13 +5

Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village

Indulge in a weekend of sweet and spicy delights at the Chiles & Chocolate Festival. This three-day celebration brings together fiery chiles and rich, velvety chocolate for a flavorful adventure at the Garden.

Que Sazon South American Cuisine & Ceviche Bar

Que Sazon South American Cuisine & Ceviche Bar

Central City • $$

Que Sazón serves creative Latin dishes that surprise you with unexpected flavor combinations, all in a charming Heritage Square house with a leafy courtyard that feels like a little escape.

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Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM

Mariachi Brunch

Casa de Julia · Central City

Free Admission

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM

Connections

Grace Lutheran Church · Evans Churchill

Free

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:00 PM

Fall Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:00 PM

Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Phoenix Pizza Festival 2026

Margaret T. Hance Park · Central City

$34-$53

Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30 AM

Yacht Rock Brunch

Tap That Downtown · Evans Churchill

Free

Sat, Feb 27 · 11:30 AM

Devour Culinary Classic

Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village

Tasting Package $150 · Early Entry Package $225

Thanksgiving at Arizona Biltmore

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Arizona Biltmore Hotel

Brooklyn Kura Sake Dinner

Sake Haus · Evans Churchill

$$

USA TODAY Wine & Food

High Street · Desert View Village

CALA ALLIANCE'S SABOR

Roland's Cafe Market Bar · Eastlake Park

SUNSET SANGRIA

Renata's Hearth · Arizona Biltmore Hotel

$$$$

2nd Annual Fall Harvest Feast

NATIVE HEALTH Central · Great Western Bank Plaza

Saturday Saxophone Nights

CASA DE JULIA RESTAURANT BAR · Central City

The Little Woody

Arcadia Lite

$$

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Camelback East Village

Ta Carbon Mexican Grill

Maryvale Village

$

The Pemberton

Evans Churchill

$$

Sun Asian Kitchen

South Mountain Village

$$

Tratto

Camelback East Village

$$$

Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion

Camelback East Village

$$$$

Brasserie Melrose

Midtown

Seafood Tower $85

Chula Seafood | Downtown

Central City

$$

La Santisima

Camelback East Village

$$

The Gladly

Anchor Centre

$$

Aryze Eatery

Cope

$

Forno 301

Forno 301 · Midtown

$$

Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine

Coronado

$$$

Roses by the Stairs Brewing

Central City

Dust Cutter

Central City

$33-$55

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Desert View Village

Huarachis Taqueria

Central City

$$

Little Rituals

Central City

$$

Gertrude's by Tarbell's

Camelback East Village

$$

Luckys Indoor Outdoor

Evans Churchill

$

Salt Tacos ỹ Tequila - Norterra

Deer Valley

$$

Mendocino Farms

Camelback East Village

$

32 SHEA

Paradise Valley Village

$$

Tacos Kissi | Mexican Restaurant

Grandview

$

Centrico

Central City

$$

kid sister A WINE BAR

Midtown

$$

Vecina Arcadia

Camelback East Village

$$

O.H.S.O. Eatery and Nano Brewery

Arcadia

Wren & Wolf

Central City

$$$$

Cowboy Seafood

Midtown

BARCOA Agaveria

Central City

$$

Tap That Downtown

Evans Churchill

$$

Obon Sushi Bar Ramen

Central City

Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill

Ahwatukee

$$

Lux Central

Woolf

$$

Bacanora PHX

Central City

$$$

Marisco Boys

Midtown

$$

AZ Taco King

Alhambra

$

STK Steakhouse

Central City

$55

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