2010 Phoenix Cooks event is where food happens

Calling all foodies! The 2010 Phoenix Cooks event will take place on Saturday, September 4th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M to benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Expect an action-filled day with stage demonstrations from local chef celebrities, culinary instruction, kitchen design, shopping, tastings and samplings of the best wine, beer and spirits all throughout the afternoon. Also, watch chefs dual against each other in throw-down fashion with mystery ingredients.

More than 50 of Arizona’s top restaurants will be exhibiting, so you won’t want to pass this up.

They’ve added a Latte Art Throw-down where local baristas compete against each other showing off their best coffee art skills. For more information on the 1st Annual Latte Art Throw-down, visit the website here.

Some of the chefs you’ll see at the event include:

Beau MacMillan, elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Lee Hillson, T. Cooks at The Royal Palms

Donald Lemperle, Cielo at Hotel Theadore

Michael D’Maria, Heirloom & M Catering

Chuck Wiley, Café Zu Zu at Hotel Valley Ho

Payton Curry, Caffe Boa

Oliver Reschreiter,  JW Marriott Desert Ridge

Peter DeRuvo, Sassi

Matt Carter, Zinc Bistro & The Mission

Scott Tompkins, Skye

Mel Mecinas, Four Seasons

Todd Berry, The Westin Kierland

Eric Howson, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale

Anthony DeMuro, Different Pointe of View

Patrick Turcot, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Michael Cairns, Smith Hospitality

Be sure to check out the interactive classes offered this year. Each class will be held in one of the “break out rooms” with a limit of 25 people for a personal, intimate experience. Classes are 30 minutes long and cost $8/person in advance or $10 the day of the event. Classes on the schedule are:

“Classy Crepes, Beautiful Blintzes!” hosted by Jan D’Atri, What’s Cooking with Jan D’Atri

“Man of Your Manicotti” hosted by Chef Peter DeRuvo, Sassi

“Chicken for Your Quality Lifestyle” hosted by Chef Bob Keiling, Red Bird Farms Chicken

“Reviving of Seasonal Jams” hosted by Pastry Chef Lance Whipple, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

“The Ultimate Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich” hosted by Jan D’Atri, What’s Cooking with Jan D’Atri

“Hands on Seafood” hosted by Brian Hirsty, Bluewater Grill

“Chicken – Your Long Life Friend” hosted by Chef Bob Keiling, Red Bird Farms Chicken

“Beefy Tailgate” hosted by Chef David Zino, Arizona Beef Council

“Food & Wine Pairing for the Novice or Expert” hosted by Fleming’s Sommelier, Fleming’s

“Dewar’s Discovery” hosted by Gabe Carderella, Dewar’s

“Alaskan Amber Salmon” hosted by Monique De La Torre, Alaskan Brewing Company

“Burger Mania” hosted by Chef David Zino, Arizona Beef Council

“Ode to the Tomato” hosted by Chef Sean Currid, Cafe ZuZu

“Spirit of Exploration” hosted by Milo Rodriguez, Bombay Sapphire Gin

“The Art of Beer & Dessert” hosted by Monique De La Torre, Alaskan Brewing Company

“Chocolate Affair” hosted by Pastry Chef Kaushik Chowdhury, JW Marriott Desert Ridge

For more information and to purchase tickets to the Phoenix Cooks event, visit phoenixcooks.com. Admission tickets are $75/pp in advance and $90/pp at the door. Class tickets are additional.

View last years’ video here: Phoenix Cooks!