Hit the Spots

Two great food and wine events that are sure to have your palate reelin’ and rockin’.

Your days of collecting World Tour t-shirts from bands like the Dead may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop catching your favorite acts as they pass through town, especially if you’re a foodie.

This Thursday, November 5, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is going to perform in the kitchen of his J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician as part of the Celebrity Chef Tour series benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The evening is a duet performance with The Phoenician’s own Exec Chef Paul Carter, and they’ll play such hits as “Tuna Tartar with Avocado, Ginger Marinade, and Radish,” “Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnip Puree, and Miso-Mustard Butter,” and the ever-popular “wines are paired with every dish!” The evening begins at 6pm and costs $150/pp. Call 720-201-1853 to reserve a seat, and visit www.celebritycheftour.com for more.

Plus, rooms at The Phoenician are available for Celebrity Chef guests at $259, call 480-941-8200.

Speaking of World Tours, make a stop in Spain at the Arcadia Fine Wine Anniversary Party, this Sunday, November 8 from 4pm-6pm, at their showroom in Safari Drive (4747 N. Scottsdale Rd.). They’re celebrating with a Spanish Wine & Paella fiesta. For $30 you’ll get all the paella you can eat and more than a dozen knockout Spanish wines. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling 480-970-0646 or emailing rsvp@arcadiafinewine.com.