Food and Drink Events You Won’t Want to Miss in March By Julie Levin Originally Published February 28th, 2022 on www.phoenixnewtimes.com Our monthly list of food and drink events is back, with a whole pile of fun events in March. From grand openings and festivals to multi- course meals, a wine tasting, and more, the month is shaping up to be an exciting one. Let us know what you get up to! Agave Festival Thursday, March 3 Luckys Indoor Outdoor 817 North Second Street Luckys Indoor register. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Scottsdale Waterfront. Five-Course Beer Dinner Monday, March 7 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery Multiple Locations Outdoor is celebrating all things agave at its first-ever agave festival from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy four cocktail tastings and delicious bites served up by Estero Beach Tacos, plus a live band out on the patio. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite and include the four tastings and a taco. Persian New Year Festival Saturday, March 5 Scottsdale Waterfront 7135 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale The Persian New Year has been celebrated every spring for more than 3,000 years, and this festival has been a Scottsdale staple since 2019. There will be a variety of booths offering tastes of authentic Persian food, plus live music, art, dance performances, and more. Receive a free hot tea when you pre- Beer can enhance a whole meal — even dessert. To that end, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery is putting on a five-course meal showcasing seven different types of beer. Food includes clam chowder, a spring harvest salad, a barbecue tri-tip slider, a Mandarin orange glazed pork chop with white cheddar mashed potatoes, and a cookies ’n’ cream pizookie. Pre-pay to reserve your spot for $40 a person (not including tax), or pay $45 on the day of the event. The dinner is sold out at the Mesa and Peoria BJ’s locations, but tickets are still available for the Chandler and Phoenix outlets. Grand Opening and Espresso Martini Competition Monday, March 14 Dapper & Stout Uptown 100 East Camelback Road, #150 It’s time to raise a glass to the official grand opening of Dapper & Stout’s Uptown Phoenix location. In honor of the occasion, the coffee- meets-cocktails restaurant will host an espresso martini competition from 6 to 9 p.m.; Tyka Chheng of The new eegee’s in Gilbert is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. The drive-thru is open until 10. eegee’s Baby Boy Cocktail Bar will emcee. Tickets are $30 per person, include two drinks, tempting bites, and the live show; proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Monday, March 14, to Saturday, March 19 Miracle Mile Deli 4433 North 16th Street St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular weeks of the year for Miracle Mile Deli, with more than 10,000 pounds of corned beef expected to be sold, nearly triple the normal amount. Enjoy an Irish feast of corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, and bread with butter for $16.50. Other themed treats include Guinness beer, green beer, mint chocolate chip milkshakes, shamrock shortbread cookies, and green and white cookies. If you’re hosting a family gathering, grab a $65 family pack (feeds four), available for takeout and curbside pickup. 44 The St. Patrick’s Day special at Miracle Mile Deli. Miracle Mile Deli Match Guide to Wine Class and Tasting Wednesday, March 16 Match Market and Bar at Found:RE Phoenix 1100 North Central Avenue This monthly class at Match Market and Bar focuses on a discussion about wine alongside tasting samples and light bites. This month’s topic, women winemakers from Italy, will be discussed by a representative from Classico Wines, and sampled bottles will be available to buy at a 15% discount. Tickets are $25, and the event goes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival Sunday, March 30 The Pressroom 3125 South 52nd Street, Tempe The second annual Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival celebrates fried chicken of all stripes, hot and from Korean to Nashville MARCH 10TH– MARCH 16TH, 2022 PHOENIX NEW TIMES ST. PATRICK'S DAY GUIDE phoenixnewtimes.com
