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Foodies Alert …
If you’re a fan of shows like “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef” and “The Next Food Network Star,” then Phoenix Cooks!, an event where the Valley’s top chefs strut their stuff and compete live on three interactive stages, is right up your alley.
For action packed “foodie” fun, The 5th annual ! delivers scrumptious creations from more than 50 of the Valley’s best restaurants. Also on display will be boutique wineries, spirits and specialty kitchen retailers.
The event is scheduled on Saturday, September 5 at the . Nearly 40 chefs including Beau MacMillan (elements at ), Lee Hillson (at The Royal Palms), Donald Lemperle (at The Mondrian), Chuck Wiley (at Hotel Valley Ho) and Michael Rusconi () will share their cooking secrets and other tips. The proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
New this year is a Dine-Around with the Kierland Common’s top Executive Chefs from Deseo, North , Tommy Bahama’s and Zinc Bistro. They open their kitchens for an exquisitely prepared culinary experience. Guests travel in intimate groups between restaurants sipping, dining and mingling with other Valley foodies.
This event sounds like a great way to indulge in some fantastic food and learn some great tricks in the kitchen.
DATE:
Saturday September 5, 2009
TIME:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
LOCATION:
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tickets: $75 in advance, $90 at the door. Class and Dine-Around tickets are additional. Tickets can be purchased at
