Guide: Weekend Bites April 1st-3rd

Planning ahead for your weekend out? We’ve highlighted some of our favorite weekend events to make it a little easier (and tastier!).

Here’s our Weekend Guide for April 1st-3rd.

Friday, April 1st

• 6pm-9pm –First Friday Mobile Food Court

Head out to Roosevelt Row on First Friday for the first A.R.T.S. Market. Celebrate local artwork and handmade crafts, and enjoy food from the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition. The following vendors will be at the event: Short Leash Hot Dogs, Sunshine and Spice, The Phoenix Cheesesteak Company, Carte Blanche Gourmet, and Sweet Republic. For more information, follow this link.

Saturday, April 2nd

• 10am-4pm – Cadillac Ranch “Hooked On Chili Cook Off” – FREE admission

Cadillac Ranch will be hosting their “Hooked On Chili Cook Off” to benefit the Phoenix Texas Exes Scholarship Fund at “The District” main stage in Tempe Marketplace. FREE to attend ($10 for chili tasting), chili lovers can look forward to delicious chili, cold beverages and festivities throughout the day. For more info, or to purchase chili tasting tickets visit HookedOnChili.org or call 480-894-1111.

• 11am-6pm – My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge

Head to the Tempe Beach Park to join the Hemophilia Association of Arizona as they sponsor the “My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge.” Over 75 professional and amateurs will prepare their food onsite and margarita mix-offs, kids activities, and live music will be included in the ticket pricing. Call for ticket pricing: 602-955-3947.

• 8pm-1am – “White Out” Party at RA Sushi Ahwatukee

Come dressed to party in all white and enjoy food and drink specials served by RA’s angels, while enjoying live entertainment by a variety of performers.  An array of delectable food specials will be available for $7 during the White Out. Delicious drink specials will be served as well. A special guest D.J. will be spinning cool beats throughout the night, while a fire breather and Japanese drumline heat up the party. For more information, visit RAsushi.com or call 480-940-1111.

Sunday, April 3rd

• 1pm – Mixology 101 at Jade Bar – $30 per person

Mixology 101: a fun and interactive cocktail experience held every Sunday at Jade Bar. Each week, mixologists demonstrate 3-4 cocktails, sharing tips and techniques, along with history and tasting of your favorite cocktails. Reservations recommended – call 480-948-2100. For more information, follow this link.

Have an event you’d like to see on our Weekend Guide? Contact us for more information!