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April 13-18
Foodies and culinary connoisseurs flock to sunny Scottsdale year after year to attend the annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival celebrating the art of good food and wine. Now in its 32nd year, the festival kicks off with the Friends of James Beard Dinner, featuring winners of the prestigious award who will demonstrate their talents in a collaborative multi-course dinner hosted by The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The diverse roster of events also includes the "On the Rocks" cocktail events showcasing the latest in mixed drinks, Bubbles and Bliss---a chic tasting event featuring bubbly and Asian cuisine from Sushi Roku---at the W Scottsdale, and the Wine Country Brunch. Bringing the festivities to a delicious end is Best of the Fest, a five-course wine-paired dinner created tableside by one of Arizona's top 11 chefs, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. For individual event prices and tickets, visit www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org, or call 480-945-7193.

Sundays & Mondays
Every Sunday and Monday evening, Metro Brasserie & Bar offers half-priced bottles of wine after 5 p.m. Metro Brasserie & Bar, The SouthBridge Village, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-994-3663.

Thursdays
Every Thursday evening is Ladies Night at Bacchus, where women can enjoy two-for-one glasses of wine and a ten percent discount on a bottle of wine. Bacchus, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254, 480-368-1743.

Thursdays
Fine's Cellar offers a drop-in wine tasting every Thursday evening from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Each week features a different winery, which hosts an onsite sampling. For $5, guests will be able to enjoy three to four wines along with an educational overview. Fine’s Cellar, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-994-3463.

Phoenix/Scottsdale Wine Tastings & Events