For Tam, who has done research and development for a lot of local restaurants in addition to his duties at Bitter and Twisted, tasting food around town at different restaurants is an important part of being a chef. He is intrigued by what other chefs are doing and appreciates their skills in transforming ingredients. This curiosity is what led Bob to consider partnering with Tacos Chiwas’ Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin for Devour.

BlogKimber LanningFebruary 20, 2017chefs, Devour Culinary Classic, Phoenix Art Museum, restaurants, Sunday

Elote Cafe

How often do celebrities have to put up with waiting at a no-reservation restaurant? Well, both Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Academy-Award winner Michael Keaton have patiently stood two hours in line to get into Elote Café in Sedona. Why? Because along with us ordinary folks, they know that the spectacular Mexican cuisine is worth queueing up for.

NewsNatalie MorrisJanuary 31, 2017Devour Culinary Classic, Localist, Phoenix Art Museum, Sunday

Zak's Chocolate

This year, Arizona's own Zak’s Chocolate received the 2017 Good Food Award for their Cacao Nib Caramel! They are the first ever Arizona winner in the confections category and only the second winner ever from Arizona

Blog, NewsKimber LanningJanuary 30, 2017Devour Culinary Classic, Localist, Phoenix, Sunday

The Bartender's Dozen

Kicking off Devour Week, twelve of Arizona's best bartenders will rise to compete for the title of Arizona's Star Bartender on February 26th at Desoto Central Market. The starting lineup will go head to head, bringing their best drinks to the bar.

Tickets on Sale for Devour Week 2017

Join us as we bring together and celebrate Arizona's best culinary personalities and purveyors of food and beverage. Tickets are now on sale for Devour Week 2017.

Become A Localist, Double Up On Devour Tickets

Any Localist who proudly wears their Localist tee to the Classic will be entered to win 2 tickets to the 2018 Devour Culinary Classic. Simply swing by the Localist booth to show your pride.

Devour Week 2017 Details, Tickets, Changes Announced

The Devour Culinary Classic, formerly known as the Devoured Culinary Classic, is the region’s premier week long annual culinary celebration hosted at several distinct venues in Phoenix, Arizona. The goal of the events are to showcase Arizona’s celebrity culinary talent as well as its fine food and drink producers and purveyors, all while furthering metro Phoenix as a dining destination worthy of international prestige.