▼ Café Grand Opening Saturday, April 23 Smoothie King 5482 South Power Road, #102, Gilbert While Gilbert’s new Smoothie King opened for business on March 28, the official grand-opening event is happening on April 23. There will be a raffle to win prizes, including the chance to win one smoothie a week for a year. Smoothie King will donate $2 of every smoothie sold during the day to the Tillman Foundation. April Foods Days This month’s gastro events in metro Phoenix. BY JULIE LEVIN from a French fry festival and the blessing of a vineyard (plus several other wine- related events) to restaurant openings and the launch of a limited-release brew to benefit a local foundation. Check back through the month to see what we’ve added to the list. S Free 4 Corner Pizza Week Through Sunday, April 10 Jet’s Pizza 20229 North 67th Avenue, Suite C-10, Glendale Jet’s Pizza already has two locations in Arizona and is now opening a third in Glendale. The Detroit-style pizza company is celebrating with a special for customers: free 4 Corner Pizza with the purchase of any pie. Just use code AZ3FREE at checkout to participate. National Burrito and Beer Day Thursday, April 7 Multiple Locations It’s truly the best of both worlds when National Beer Day and National Burrito Day coincide, and two Valley Mexican restaurants are leading the celebration. At Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill, get half off your beer with a burrito purchase. Over at Diego Pops, the takeout Adult Lunch Box comes with chips and salsa, your choice of a burrito or three tacos, and a canned beer for $18. Garrison Brothers Four- Course Whiskey Dinner Friday, April 8 Match Market & Bar 1100 North Central Avenue If you’re a whiskey fan, you’ll love this Calling all whiskey aficionados. Match Market & Bar pring is here, and with it comes a variety of events from the food and drink world in Arizona. There are lots of fun happenings on the calendar, four-course meal presented by Garrison Brothers at Match Market & Bar. Each plate, from a watermelon salad to a crab cake to pork belly and bourbon pecan pie, will be paired with whiskey. Tickets are $125 per person plus tax; the event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. FRIED, a French Fry and Music Festival Saturday, April 9 Margaret T. Hance Park 1202 North Third Street Fries and tunes: What could be better? It’s time for the second annual FRIED Festival, coming to Margaret T. Hance Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A variety of vendors will be serving up creative French fry offerings, from mac and cheese fries to poutine, and even dessert fries. There will also be lawn games, two stages with live bands, and more. Tickets are $12 online in advance. Blessing of the Vines Saturday, April 9 Sonoita Vineyards 290 Elgin Canelo Road, Elgin Say a prayer, then drink up at the 44th annual blessing of Sonoita Vineyards. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a blessing at noon with Father Greg Adolph from Saint Andrew’s to celebrate the beginning of spring and the growing season. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door and include 10 wine tastings from participating nearby wineries and a souvenir glass. Lunch can also be purchased from local vendors. Farmer and Fisherman in the House Dinner Thursday, April 21 Arcadia Farms Café 7014 East First Avenue, Scottsdale This year, the annual Farmer and Fisherman in the House dinner at Arcadia Farms Café will bring together Duncan’s Trading Company, Chula Seafood, and Quail Distributing, with all proceeds from the event benefiting World Central Kitchen, the organization currently providing food relief in Ukraine. The meal will highlight locally sourced fruits and vegetables and fresh fish, and pair them with fine wines. Tickets are $125 per person, plus a 22 percent service fee and tax. Urban Wine Walk Saturday, April 23 CityScape Phoenix 1 East Washington Street It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the tenth annual Urban Wine Walk in downtown Phoenix. Sips start at 1 p.m. at CityScape Phoenix, or you can begin your self-guided tour wherever you like. Participating locations will be offering wine samples for $5 each, which includes a snack as supplies last. The first 200 people to start their walk at CityScape will get a free commemorative wine glass. Every slice is a corner slice at Jet’s Pizza. Taste of the Garden Saturday, April 30 Spaces of Opportunity Garden 1200 West Vineyard Road Project Roots AZ is an organization focused on providing access to nutritious food in a sustainable way and assisting people in growing their own food. The nonprofit, which was co-founded by former WNBA Phoenix Mercury player and Chicago Sky coach Bridget Pettis, is holding its first fundraiser at the Spaces of Opportunity Garden starting at 6 p.m. Local First Arizona chefs will prepare dinner based on foods grown and harvested by Project Roots AZ volunteers. Tickets are $100 at the Project Roots website. Verde Valley Wine Festival Saturday, April 30 Old Town Activity Park 187 East Pima Street, Cottonwood After a two-year hiatus, the Verde Valley Wine Festival is back. You’ll see offerings from local wineries, breweries, and restaurants, while guests can come and go during the event in order to enjoy everything Cottonwood has to offer. General admission, VIP, and platinum VIP tickets are available to purchase now. YUM Food Fest Saturday, April 30 Bell Bank Park 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa Are you the ultimate foodie? Check out the YUM Food Fest at Bell Bank Park for the area’s best food trucks, a beer garden, a margarita village, live music, and more. There will also be kid-friendly food and fun activities. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the gate, and $50 for VIF (Very Important Foodie). Jet’s Pizza 29 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES APRIL 7TH– APRIL 13TH, 2022
