Recap: 2010 Phoenix Cooks! Food Festival

Sandwiches, pasta, wine, dessert, wine, chocolates, salads, wine, pastries… did we mention wine? The 2010 Phoenix Cooks event, held on Saturday, September 4th 2010, was spectacular and worth every penny of the ticket price! So many fantastic chefs and restaurants exhibited and showcased their best offerings.

Our “Top 5” most delicious samples at Phoenix Cooks:

1. Braised Duck Ravioli–Different Pointe of View (This was out-of-this-world-good! Braised duck ravioli with apricot sherry reduction, sauteed arugula, shaved truffle and parmesan.)

2. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies–District Kitchen (Holy Moly! We could eat twenty of these in a row!)

3. Lump Crab Cake with Roasted Poblano Chili Salsa–Hyatt Gainey Resort (Best crab cake of the day, hands down!)

4. Pulled Beef Shoulder “Tacos”–Royal Palms Resort & Spa (These were so popular, they had a line… a long line.)

5. Grapefruit Basil Martini – Jade Bar at Sanctuary (This martini may just be Jade Bar’s biggest hit (at least, we think so!) and we were so excited to see these being handed out at Jade Bar’s booth. Absolut citron, basil & grapefruit. Even if you’re not a fan of grapefruit, give this a try, it might surprise you.)

A few photos from the event:

*Entry to this event was provided to us complimentary as a part of a media invitation. However, this has no effect on our opinions and comments regarding our experience. View our Disclosure Policy for further explanation.