2008 Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Located in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is the rising culinary star of the Southwest with a dining scene that sizzles both day and night. With world renowned chefs, 600+ restaurants and special events that attract celebrity chef’s and visitors from around the nations, it’s no wonder food aficionados return to Scottsdale again and again to savor old favorites and experience what’s new and notable.

As the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities (not to mention idyllic weather!) When FOOD & WINE magazine comes to the table with special events, food connoisseurs take note and are sure to get their tickets early!

Thursday April 10   Arrive Scottsdale, Arizona

Mixologist “On the Rocks” - Suede Lounge   6:30 p.m.   Attire: Cocktail

Make plans to enjoy this exclusive cocktail tasting at Suede. Enjoy samples of new cocktails as mixologists show you how to make them while enjoying the ambience of Suede. Fun prizes and giveaways will be available throughout the evening along with an incredible tasting menu.

Friday, April 11 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel

Eat, Drink & Be Pretty Party 7:00 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Attire: Sophisticated chic/Dress to Impress

This is a new attraction to the Festival

Experience an exciting food, wine and vodka tastings event featuring music, live entertainment and dancing.

Saturday, April 12 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel

Great Arizona Picnic 12:00 – 5:00 Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza Attire: Casual

THE SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL'S MAIN EVENT!
Enjoy food sampling from 50 restaurants, Absolut Bistro-featuring specialty Absolut Vodka inspired drinks, Garduno’s Margarita Village sponsored by Patron- enjoy the best Mexican food and margaritas in the Southwest, with a special VIP area, the Southwest Festival of Beers presented by New Belgium featuring hundreds of beers to sample! Live entertainment on three stages featuring great local bands, and cooking demonstrations from local and national chefs.

Bubbles and Bliss 7:00 – 10:00 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art   Attire: Cocktail

30th Anniversary Celebration event where guests will enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts with a special presentation by the artist, Ludvic.

Sunday, April 13   Breakfast Buffet at Hotel

Cooks & Corks   12:00 – 4:30 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Attire: Casual.

Enjoy cooking demonstrations from some of the Valley's and Nation's premier chefs. Bravo Top Chefs, Sam Talbot, Dale Levitski, and Hells Kitchen Rahman "Rock" Harper. Food Networks Robin Miller. Sample food from Arizona's best restaurants, and wines from over 100 wineries as well as wine seminars hosted by Food & Wine Magazine wine expert Anthony Giglio. Come out and enjoy the Viking Experience, part of Cooks and Corks. See the latest in amazing Viking kitchen products.

Monday, April 14 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel     Return Home

COST PER PERSON: Rooms sleep up to (4) PERSONS each. Cost per person with (2)per room $997 each; (3)per room $881 each; (4)per room $825 each; (1)per room $1347 single. SPACE IS LIMITED!!!