26 Feb 9th–Feb 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | FULL BAR! 2003 Bills of $35 or more Dine-In or Take Out Not Including Combinations Dinner Only Expires 12/31/23 Closed On Tuesdays $5 OFF 2050 N. Alma School Rd., #36 • 480.857.4188 Food- Filled Fun These food and drinks events are happening around the Valley this month. BY JULIE LEVIN F ebruary is going to be popular in the Valley and not just for the obvious reasons. Yes, there’s Valentine’s Day, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the Super Bowl, but there are also multiple tasting events, wine festivals, and even a Mardi Gras jazz brunch. Here are your upcoming February food and drink events. National Bagel and Lox Day Thursday, February 9 Chompie’s Multiple Locations chompies.com Lovers of bagels and lox, rejoice. Chompie’s locations around the Valley will be offering a Lox Box for $24.99 on National Bagel and Lox Day. The box comes with two plain, sesame, and every- thing bagels; 8 ounces of smoked salmon, and an 8-ounce container of cream cheese. The special is available all day long. Galentine’s Charcuterie Workshop Saturday, February 11 Abundant Space 10824 North 71st Place, Scottsdale abundantspaceforall.com Get ready for Valentine’s Day with friends or a loved one with this charcuterie- making class at Abundant Space, hosted by My Bella Tavola Charcuterie. Learn which meat and cheese pairings go well together and make a decorative salami rose. Tickets are $85 and include a sampling of the pairings and refreshments. Donut Daze Thursday, February 16 O.H.S.O. Brewery and Distillery’s Multiple Locations ohsobrewery.com O.H.S.O.’s signature doughnut and beer pairing event is back. A cinnamon roll- flavored porter, a peanut chocolate stout, and an apple fritter amber are just some of the beers on tap, and each comes with a corresponding doughnut sample. There’s no ticket purchase needed, but spots can be reserved ahead of time. The event begins at 11 a.m. and runs for as long as supplies last. Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch Sunday, February 19 The Grill Kitchen and Bar at the Boulders Resort 34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Scottsdale theboulders.com/restaurants-and-dining/ special-events Good food and jazz are on deck at this Mardi Gras brunch at the Grill Kitchen and Bar. Some of the available dishes include gumbo, a Cajun seafood boil, and beignets. A New Orleans band will also perform live, and the event costs $112 per person. For reservations, call 480-595-4668. Beer and Bacon Pairing Monday, February 20 Kitsune Brewing Co. 3321 East Bell Road, Suite B5 kitsunebrewingco.com Bacon and beer go surprisingly well together, and Kitsune Brewing Co. and Munchy Mouth food truck are sharing some perfect pairings. The event will take place at the brewery and includes four 5-ounce pours, a bacon board with munchies, and a pint for the discussion after. Tickets are available online and cost $45. The Arizona Wine Party Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 Singh Meadows 1490 East Weber Drive, Tempe eventbrite.com/e/the-arizona-wine- garden-party-2023-tickets-502773006597 This two-day festival at Singh Meadows celebrates wineries from around Arizona and benefits The Joy Bus, a local nonprofit that delivers fresh meals to those fighting cancer. There will be food and live music, and those not into wine can grab some beer. All beer profits will go to Horses Help, an organization that focuses on the therapeutic power of horses. The beer tasting is $20 plus fees per person both days, while the wine tasting is $35 plus fees on Saturday and $30 plus fees on Sunday. Celebrate Mardi Gras on the outdoor terrace of the Grill Kitchen and Bar. Amanda Mason
