phx : west of western food festival info
hey all,
west of western, the amazing food festival, will be at the phx art museum this year.
if you haven't been before, its a great food festival. the best chefs from the best restaurants (binkleys, kai, sea saw, and 70 others) along with 70 wines for 2 days of food, wine, and all around good times :D
hope to see everyone there!!
winedubar
Dec 09, 2007 11:40AM
Thanks for the post!
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Just an update that tickets are now available on the website - the dates are March 15 and 16th.
http://westofwestern.com/tickets.html
This will be my first year going and it looks like a great time!
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Thanks for this info - as a long-time Chowhound, but a newcomer to Phoenix, glad to know about this (and of course appreciate all the other great information shared by the local CHs) Any thoughts on which day is less crowded? Thanks!
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Does anyone know if there is a slow food farm tour this year?
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Slow Food Farm Tour is Sunday, March 30, Queen Creek/Gilbert area followed by optional dinner at Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale:
Slow Food is Local: Eating from our Farmers’ Markets Farm Tour and Dinner
Tour six Southeast Valley farms and enjoy a harvest dinner under the stars at Agritopia prepared by Liberty Market chef David Traina. Advance tickets required.
www.SlowFoodPhoenix.org
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This sounds completely amazing. Can somebody give me an idea about how crowded it is? (i.e. Is it a people-claustrophobic zoo where body armour is strongly recommended for elbowing your way to the best goodies, or do they manage to keep it civilized with room to breathe?)
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bumping because west of western is coming up soon :D
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I'll be there! Crossing my fingers for good weather. A little disappointed with the chef's list now that it's finally out, but I figure this will allow us to make many new discoveries.
emmaA, this is the first time at this particular venue, but the grounds of the Art Museum are pretty spacious, and I imagine the high ticket price means the crowds will be much lesser than at any of the other local culinary fests. And then you can always escape to the Monet-Matisse exhibit for some air.
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here's a list of the chefs - i'm excited. kai & quiessence always have great tables & displays
Brian Archibald, Tuscany, JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Paul "P.T." Barnum, 56 East & 98 South
Justin Beckett, Canal
Frank Belosic, The Terrace, The Phoenician
Matt Carter, Zinc Bistro
Paul Carter, The Phoenician
MJ Coe, MJ Bread
Tammie Coe, Tammie Coe Cakes
Brandon Crouser, Atlas Bistro
Jackie Cueto, Ninetta's Passion Bistro
Payton Curry, Digestif Urban Enoteca
Tracy Dempsey, Confection
Ron Dimas, The Estate House
Carolyn Ellis, Arcadia Farms
Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Café
Patrick Fegan, Olive & Ivy
Ivan Flowers, Gallery on Oak Creek, Amara Resort & Spa
Patrick Gaudet, Arizona Kitchen, Wigwam Resort & Golf Club
Lionel Geuskins, Trente-Cinq 35
Lisa Giungo, Lisa G Cafe Wine Bar
Michael Goralski, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Tony Hamati, Bravo Bistro
Olashawn Hasadinratana, Wild Thaiger
Marc Hennessy, Meritage, JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Vinny De John, Whole Foods Market Scottsdale
Deborah Knight, Mosaic
Greg LaPrad, Quiessence
Danielle Librera, The Sweet Pea
Wendy Little, The Latilla, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Ehren Litzenberger, Taggia, FireSky Resort
Aaron May, Sol y Sombra Spanish Kitchen & Lounge
Mel Mecinas, Talavera, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Matthew McLinn, Méthode Bistro
Marty Murray, Whole Foods Market Paradise Valley
Sergio Ochoa, Phoenix Art Museum Café
Michael O'Dowd, Kai, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Mary Paganelli, TOCA Food Systems
Anthony Patafio, Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale
Angelo Petrilli, Javino's
Michel Pieton, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Alicia Popple, del-Piero, Queen Creek Olive Mill
James Porter, Tapino Kitchen
Joshua Riesner, Atlas Bistro
Daniel Roman, C4, The Clarendon Hotel
Roberto Sanchez, Windows on the Green, The Phoenician
Scott Simpson, JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Michael Stebner, The Greene House
Jack Strong, Kai, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Hiro Tanaguchi, Kizake
Mark Tarbell, Tarbell's
Scott Tompkins, Skye Fine Dining
Claudio Urciuoli, Different Pointe of View
Chad Withycombe, Mucho Gusto
Jeffery Yankellow, Simply Bread
Kurt Zuger, Wigwam Resort & Golf Club
and here's a list of the vineyards :
Abidia
Altimuta
Aragonesas
Azzaro
Balbo
Jim Barry
Bennet
Bernard Griffen
Bottego Del Vino
Ca’ Ca’ Medici
Cakebread
Callaghan
Canaletto
Chivite
Classico
Codorniu
Coldstream Hills
DeMaison Selections
Devil’s Lair
Eola Hills
Echo Canyon
Feudi
Fontana
Fonterrutoli
Graziano
Green River Rice Wine
Gregorio
Joel Gott
Itsas Mendi
La Brincia Tre
Loimar
Monjardin
Montivina
Napa Cellars
Napa Wine Co
Paige 23
Penfold’s
Petalo
Pink Flamingo
Project 3000
Raimat
Retuerta
Robert Sinesky
Rozes
RN 13
Saintsbury
Santa Rita
Sexto
Shlink Haus
Thomas Hyland
Trinchero
Twenty Bench
Velletri
Villa Cafaggio
Vin Iberian Selections
Voss
Wallaby Creek
Wild Oak
Wynn’s
Yellowglen
Xihu
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Im sorry, but what chefs were you looking for?
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