Write On Rubee

An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

FLAGSTAFF: Four Top Dinner Series at Atria
Jul
24
4:00 PM16:00

FLAGSTAFF: Four Top Dinner Series at Atria

Join Atria as four of Arizona’s most celebrated chefs come together for one night only for the debut of the Four Top collaborative dinner series. Chef Rochelle Daniel will be joined by Scottsdale chefs Cory Oppold of Course, Scottsdale’ Christopher Brugman of Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails, and Steven “Chops” Smith of Liquor Pig, Scottsdale.

Two seatings available at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM | $165++ per person | Optional cocktail and wine pairings available⁠. Reserve HERE.

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Summer Dinner Series at Beckett's Table
Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

Summer Dinner Series at Beckett's Table

Come join us for a cozy evening at Beckett's Table as we celebrate the flavors of the season and few Chef inspirations. Enjoy a delicious multi-course dinner 'family style' with friends in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Indulge in a communal dinner crafted with care by our talented Beckett's culinary team. This in-person event is the perfect way to beat the heat of summer and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on this special dining experience! Cost: $119 pp and includes ax and gratuity. Click here for tickets.

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Comedy Night at Hotel Valley Ho
Jul
25
6:30 PM18:30

Comedy Night at Hotel Valley Ho

Hotel Valley Ho is hosting an Old Town Comedy Night on Friday, July 25 in the Sands Event Venue. Guests can enjoy performances by local stand-up comics while sipping on a handcrafted cocktail and snacking on a tasty nosh board complete with artisan cheeses, pickles, baby crudité veggies, hummus, olives, pita chips, crackers, popcorn, chips and more. Cost: $99 per person, including tax and gratuity. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can make a night of it with a late dinner at ZuZu (a 20% off voucher is included) and a 30% discount on a room with code COMEDY. Reservations can be made at hotelvalleyho.com.

 

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Summer Cocktail Camp: Élephante
Jul
27
1:00 PM13:00

Summer Cocktail Camp: Élephante

PHOENIX magazine's Cocktail Camp is a spirited, summer-long series that turns Sunday afternoons into mini-vacations. Hosted at top local venues, each event offers a curated cocktail experience led by expert mixologists and hosted by Editor-in-Chief Craig Outhier. Cost: $45 pp. For tickets and full summer schedule, visit THIS LINK.

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Passport Wine Dinner Series at Weft & Warp: Chile
Jul
30
5:30 PM17:30

Passport Wine Dinner Series at Weft & Warp: Chile

Join Weft & Warp every month for their exclusive wine dinners. The event will kick off with a reception at 5:30 pm followed by a 6:00 pm dinner. Cost is $125 per guest and incudes a four-course wine-paired dining experience. For reservations, visit THIS LINK.

.Upcoming Dates:

  • August 27: Argentina

  • September 24: Australia

  • October 29: New Zealand

  • November 19: USA

  • December 17: New World Wines

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Summer Dinner Series at Beckett's Table
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00

Summer Dinner Series at Beckett's Table

Come join us for a cozy evening at Beckett's Table as we celebrate the flavors of the season and few Chef inspirations. Enjoy a delicious multi-course dinner 'family style' with friends in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Indulge in a communal dinner crafted with care by our talented Beckett's culinary team. This in-person event is the perfect way to beat the heat of summer and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on this special dining experience! Cost: $119 pp and includes ax and gratuity. Click here for tickets.

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 Sip + Shop and Celebrity Chef Dinners at Hotel Valley Ho
Aug
15
to Aug 16

Sip + Shop and Celebrity Chef Dinners at Hotel Valley Ho

Fridays | Celebrity Chef Dinners
At 6 p.m., Chef Russell LaCasce and local legend Chef Beau MacMillan — who worked in the kitchen together at Sanctuary — are teaming up for this exclusive dinner. Mingle with the chefs at a meet-and-greet reception, then savor a collaborative three-course dinner with paired wines and chef demos. Cost: $159+ pp. For more information and to make reservations, visit this link.

Saturdays | Free Market Event
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us for this free indoor market featuring local purveyors, wineries and spirits. Enjoy live music while you sip, sample, and shop, plus enjoy bites from Chef Beau MacMillan available for purchase.

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Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61
Aug
16
12:00 PM12:00

Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61

  • Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows Resort (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore seasonal flavors at this delicious summer series at Hearth ‘61. Enjoy an intimate setting in the private dining room for the chef demo, followed by a three-course brunch including the two featured demo courses, dessert, and a paired glass of wine or cocktail. Cost: $89++. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit THIS LINK.

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Passport Wine Dinner Series at Weft & Warp: Argentina
Aug
27
5:30 PM17:30

Passport Wine Dinner Series at Weft & Warp: Argentina

Join Weft & Warp every month for their exclusive wine dinners. August’s Argentina event will kick off with a reception at 5:30 pm followed by a 6:00 pm dinner. Cost is $125 per guest and incudes a four-course wine-paired dining experience. For reservations, visit THIS LINK.

.Upcoming Dates:

  • September 24: Australia

  • October 29: New Zealand

  • November 19: USA

  • December 17: New World Wines

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Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61
Sep
13
12:00 PM12:00

Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61

  • Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows Resort (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore seasonal flavors at this delicious summer series at Hearth ‘61. Enjoy an intimate setting in the private dining room for the chef demo, followed by a three-course brunch including the two featured demo courses, dessert, and a paired glass of wine or cocktail. Cost: $89++. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit THIS LINK.

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Sunday Dinner at The Duce: Vegetarian
Sep
28
5:00 PM17:00

Sunday Dinner at The Duce: Vegetarian

Get ready for another culinary showdown at Sunday Dinner at The Duce! Three amazing chefs will each present their unique spin on vegetarian dishes and you'll be the judge, casting your vote for your favorite version. It’s like a live cooking show where you’re the star—eating your way through mouthwatering creations while deciding who takes home the crown. Tickets $150 pp. For more details and to reserve your tickets, visit THIS LINK.

5:00-6:00pm - Cocktail hour with complimentary appetizers and drinks for purchase
6:00-8:00pm - Each chef presents a dish with time for Q&A. You’ll also enjoy a paired cocktail with each chef’s dish.
8:00-8:30pm - Award Presentation and mingle with the Chefs. 

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Stags Leap District House of Cab Event at Hermosa Inn
Nov
4
4:30 PM16:30

Stags Leap District House of Cab Event at Hermosa Inn

Stags Leap District Comes to Paradise Valley! On November 4, the acclaimed Napa Valley wine region hits the road for an exclusive House of Cab evening at the historic Hermosa Inn. Meet the visiting vintners, winemakers, and proprietors behind Napa Valley’s legendary Stags Leap District, and sample their most coveted Cabernets. Ticket price also includes paired bites from Lon’s at the Hermosa’s award-winning culinary team led by Chef Brian Peterson and your own Riedel crystal Cabernet tasting glass. Tickets: $125 per person (Advance Enthusiast Price through September 1). For more information, including a list of visiting wineries, and to purchase your ticket, visit THIS LINK.

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USA Today Wine and Food Experience
Nov
8
1:00 PM13:00

USA Today Wine and Food Experience

Phoenix is one of the stops on the 2025 USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience nationwide tour. Indulge in a culinary adventure and experience the area’s best local wine & food with a gourmet showcase, premier wine, beer, and spirits and live demonstrations. *This is a 21+ Event* 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Early Admission 12:00 p.m.) Tickets start at $60 pp for General Admission. TICKET LINK.

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Summer Cocktail Camp: INDIBAR
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00

Summer Cocktail Camp: INDIBAR

PHOENIX magazine's Cocktail Camp is a spirited, summer-long series that turns Sunday afternoons into mini-vacations. Hosted at top local venues, each event offers a curated cocktail experience led by expert mixologists and hosted by Editor-in-Chief Craig Outhier. Cost: $45 pp. For tickets and full summer schedule, visit THIS LINK.

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 Sip + Shop and Celebrity Chef Dinners at Hotel Valley Ho
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Sip + Shop and Celebrity Chef Dinners at Hotel Valley Ho

Fridays | Celebrity Chef Dinners
At 6 p.m., Executive Chef Russell LaCasce is welcoming guest chefs Charles Wiles and Charles Kassels for a meet-and-greet reception and collaborative three-course experience with perfectly paired wines and chef demos. Cost: $159+ pp. For more information and to make reservations, visit this link.

Saturdays | Free Market Event
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us for this free indoor market featuring local purveyors, wineries and spirits. Enjoy live music while you sip, sample, and shop, plus enjoy bites from chefs Chuck Wiley + Charles Kassels available for purchase.

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Bitter & Twisted: The Bartenders Table
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Bitter & Twisted: The Bartenders Table

  • Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour for a 2-hour interactive session ideal for all skill levels equipping attendees to elevate their home bartending the Bitter & Twisted way. You'll master cocktail creation, perfecting technique, dilution, and elegant presentation. Cost: $129+ pp includes making three B&T signature cocktails and snacks, plus 20% off additional food and cocktails if you extend your visit. For tickets and more details ,visit THIS LINK.

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Summer Cocktail Camp: Revel Surf at Cannon Beach
Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00

Summer Cocktail Camp: Revel Surf at Cannon Beach

PHOENIX magazine's Cocktail Camp is a spirited, summer-long series that turns Sunday afternoons into mini-vacations. Hosted at top local venues, each event offers a curated cocktail experience led by expert mixologists and hosted by Editor-in-Chief Craig Outhier. Cost: $45 pp. For tickets and full summer schedule, visit THIS LINK.

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Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61
Jul
12
12:00 PM12:00

Brunch & Learn at Hearth '61

  • Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows Resort (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore seasonal flavors at this delicious summer series at Hearth ‘61. Enjoy an intimate setting in the private dining room for the chef demo, followed by a three-course brunch including the two featured demo courses, dessert, and a paired glass of wine or cocktail. Cost: $89++. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit THIS LINK.

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Devour Summer Series: Beckett's Table
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00

Devour Summer Series: Beckett's Table

Get your ticket now and savor a one-of-a-kind, summer-long culinary journey, with Phoenix’s most iconic chefs joining forces to create unforgettable multi-course menus.Each month, two of the five Chefs will come together to create a 4-course, pairing menu. Tickets will be sold as a limited, full-series package. Tickets are not refundable, but individual tickets or pairs may be transferred to a special client, a close friend or family member. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit THIS LINK. Remaining dinners:

Monday, July 21: Chefs Justin Beckett & Stephen Jones at Beckett’s Table 6pm
Monday, August 18: Chefs Lori Hashimoto & Bernie Kantak at Hana Japanese Eatery 6pm
Monday, September 15: Chefs Justin Beckett & Gio Osso at Virtu Honest Craft 6pm 

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Summer Cocktail Camp: Drop Dead Gorgeous
Jun
29
1:00 PM13:00

Summer Cocktail Camp: Drop Dead Gorgeous

PHOENIX magazine's Cocktail Camp is a spirited, summer-long series that turns Sunday afternoons into mini-vacations. Hosted at top local venues, each event offers a curated cocktail experience led by expert mixologists and hosted by Editor-in-Chief Craig Outhier. For tickets and full summer schedule, visit THIS LINK.

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Greenwood Brewing: Watermelon Gose Relaunch
Jun
18
4:00 PM16:00

Greenwood Brewing: Watermelon Gose Relaunch

Join Greenwood Brewing on Wednesday, June 18, to celebrate the relaunch of their Watermelon Gose, a seasonal favorite brewed with real watermelon. They’ll also have a food truck on-site from 5–9 PM to keep the good vibes rolling. Bonus: The first 10 people to attend the tasting will receive a $5 discount code for the yoga class 6:30–7:30 PM.

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Charcuterie Making Course at LDV Winery
May
27
6:00 PM18:00

Charcuterie Making Course at LDV Winery

This informal and interactive class led by the She Shed Chef, Liza Noriega, gives guests the tools and guidance to create their own personal charcuterie board, which can be enjoyed at the Tasting Room or taken home. The cost is $60++ per person, including charcuterie ingredients, tutorial and a glass of LDV wine. To register, call 480-664-4822.

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Super Italian Dinner with Giada De Laurentiis
May
22
6:00 PM18:00

Super Italian Dinner with Giada De Laurentiis

Enjoy an intimate evening at Luna by Giada at Caesars Republic Scottsdale with Giada De Laurentiis. The evening will feature dishes from Giada’s brand-new Super Italian cookbook alongside her signature favorites, including her famous pasta wheel, seafood bar, filet mignon carving station, and more. This exclusive evening includes:
Signature Super Italian Cocktail & Passed Appetizers
Super Italian Dinner
A Signed Copy of Super Italian & Sweet Gift of Italian Truffles
Meet & Greet with Giada

All-inclusive price of $295 per guest, includes tax, fees, and gratuity. For reservations, visit THIS LINK.

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Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival
May
17
to May 18

Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival

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The Willcox Wine Country Festival is a weekend-long celebration, featuring Arizona wines from the Willcox region. Taking place at the historic Railroad Park in the state's largest wine growing region, the two-day festival will include wine tasting with 10+ Arizona wineries, a variety of local food trucks, live music, craft vendors and a beer garden!  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.willcoxwinecountry.org

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Tenuta San Guido Wine Dinner at La Zozzona
May
14
10:30 PM22:30

Tenuta San Guido Wine Dinner at La Zozzona

Join La Zozzona at The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale to experience the legendary Tenuta San Guido estate, creator of Sassicaia—Italy's first Super Tuscan that revolutionized Italian winemaking and continues to be one of the world's most sought-after wines. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with an exclusive meet-and-greet in the Zozzona Lounge. At 7:00 PM, embark on a culinary journey, with each course expertly paired with the renowned wines of Tenuta San Guido. Cost: $245 per person. For more information and to reserve your space, visit THIS LINK.

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Charcuterie Making Course at LDV Winery
May
13
6:00 PM18:00

Charcuterie Making Course at LDV Winery

This informal and interactive class led by the She Shed Chef, Liza Noriega, gives guests the tools and guidance to create their own personal charcuterie board, which can be enjoyed at the Tasting Room or taken home. The cost is $60++ per person, including charcuterie ingredients, tutorial and a glass of LDV wine. To register, call 480-664-4822.

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Laramita Wine Dinner at Beckett's Table
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

Laramita Wine Dinner at Beckett's Table

Join Beckett’s Table for a special wine dinner with Laramita Cellars owner & winemaker Greg Gonnerman. This exclusive event promises an unforgettable culinary experience highlighting these xtraordinary Cochise County wines grown in the Willcox AVA and expertly paired with Chef Becketts' creations. Cost: $139.00 pp (includes tax & gratuity). For menu details and to make reservations, visit THIS LINK.

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Plumpjack Wine Dinner at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
May
7
5:45 PM17:45

Plumpjack Wine Dinner at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

Join Sanctuary Camelback Mountain for an evening of fine wines and a five-course prix fixe meal prepared by Executive Chef Matthew Hobbs. Each course will be paired with PlumpJack, Cade and Odette wines and presented by Mattias Stolpe from CMS Wine Marketing. Cost: $175++ pp. For menu and reservations, visit THIS LINK.

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