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  • 6 food and drinks events happening in metro Phoenix this weekend

    6 food and drinks events happening in metro Phoenix this weekend

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    This weekend is absolutely jam-packed with food and drinks events. For fans of local craft beverages, Arizona Beer Week begins and Arizona Cocktail Weekend is here to help celebrate all the magic our local brewers and bartenders create. More in the mood for food? Check out a new food hall in Tempe or head to your local farmers market for some fresh eats. Here are six events happening around metro Phoenix this weekend.

    A Taste of Melanin Restaurant Week

    Feb. 9-18
    Multiple locations

    A Taste of Melanin will host a series of free events throughout February, celebrating Black History Month to educate and immerse attendees in Black culture, including a restaurant week. “For eight days, more than 15 awesome Black-owned restaurants from all around the Valley are pulling out all the stops,” according to the event’s webpage.

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    At Donut Daze, O.H.S.O. will pair doughnuts with 13 beers inspired by the sweet confections.

    O.H.S.O. Brewery

    Arizona Beer Week

    Feb. 15-25
    Multiple locations

    Sip your favorite locally made craft brews and try some new ones during the 10-day Arizona Beer Week. The week kicks off with the Arizona Strong Beer Festival, which brings more than 150 breweries from Arizona and beyond pouring 500-plus samples. Other can’t-miss events include O.S.H.O. Brewery’s Donut Daze on Feb. 15. Throughout the day, you can choose from 13 pairings of doughnut-inspired craft beers and crullers. See some of the baddest women in brewing on Feb. 21 at the Pink Boots Fifth Annual Arm Wrestling Throwdown, hosted at Boulders Bar & Grill in Mesa. The live event, in addition to feats of strength, features beer and a silent auction, supporting the Pink Boots Society of Arizona’s mission to engage women in the craft beverage industry.

    Tempe Eats Grand Opening

    Feb. 16
    85 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

    Tempe Eats, a food hall featuring eight new eateries, will host its grand opening at noon on Feb.16. Options will include vendors serving tacos, wings, po’ boys, pasta and sushi along with craft beer, wine and cocktails. Guests can order from any of the eateries or bars in one transaction, with dishes delivered to their table. The space features a dining area, two patios, a main bar geared to sports and a TV-free wine bar.

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    Mixologists from around the world will shake up drinks at Top Bars, an event hosted during Arizona Cocktail Weekend.

    Arizona Cocktail Weekend

    Arizona Cocktail Weekend

    Feb. 16 to 20
    Multiple locations

    Arizona Cocktail Weekend, the Southwest’s longest-running cocktail event, is back for another round in downtown Phoenix. The five-day event is part conference, part drinker’s paradise with three special events. The Cocktail Carnival, hosted at Walter Where?House showcases unique cocktails, art and performances. Top Bars is a pop-up palooza of more than 40 of the world’s best bars, such as Analogue from Singapore and London’s Coupette. The weekend wraps with Last Slinger Standing, where some of the state’s best mixologists go head-to-head, crafting cocktails based on a secret spirit until only one bartender remains.

    Pedal Haus’ Mardi Gras Bash

    Feb. 17
    214 E. Roosevelt St.

    Join Pedal Haus Brewery at its Roosevelt Row rooftop to celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans-inspired food and drink specials and live music, including the Bad Cactus Brass Band. The kitchen will be making spicy jambalaya and crispy shrimp po’ boys for the occasion, and the bar will be mixing up hurricanes. The party is from 2 to 10 p.m. Entry is free, and those who RSVP through Eventbrite can get their first hurricane for $2. The rooftop party is 21 and up.

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    Farmers markets are popping up all over the Valley.

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    Farmers Markets

    Feb. 17 and 18
    Muliple locations

    If you resolved to add more fresh veggies or to support local small businesses this year, head to your nearest farmers market and do both. The Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, the Uptown Farmers Market and the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. In Gilbert, swing by the water tower from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. In Peoria, check out the Park West Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, and in north Phoenix, head to the Farmers Market on High Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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  • Drink local during Arizona Beer Week at these 12 metro Phoenix events

    Drink local during Arizona Beer Week at these 12 metro Phoenix events

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    It’s time again to raise a glass to local brewers. Arizona Beer Week starts on Thursday.

    Many Valley breweries will tap special releases, host unique events and showcase how their brews can be expertly paired with food.

    There’s a lot going on over the event’s 10 days. Like any good taster flight, we’ve put together a sampling of what’s in store. Check out these 12 events celebrating craft beer around the Valley.

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    At Donut Daze, O.H.S.O. will pair doughnuts with 13 beers inspired by the sweet confections.

    O.H.S.O. Brewery

    Donut Daze at O.H.S.O. Brewery

    Feb. 15
    Multiple Locations

    A sweet kickoff to the week, O.H.S.O. Brewery’s Donut Daze event pairs doughnuts with 13 beers inspired by the confections, including a Maple Bar Brown Ale, Homer Strawberry Lager and Boston Cream Milk Stout. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the pairings will be served at the Arcadia, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and North Scottsdale locations while supplies last.

    The Oregon Trail

    Feb. 15
    4576 S. Power Road, #102, Gilbert

    Can you survive the journey from Shiner, Texas, to Bend, Oregon? Stop into Taproom-120 for its version of the classic computer game while sampling beers from brewers around the state and beyond. Featured brewers include locals 12 West Brewing and Ranch Hand Brewing, as well as out-of-towners including Bend’s Boneyard Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado’s Odell Brewing Co. and San Diego’s Modern Times Beer. This event starts at 6 p.m. and is free to attend; RSVP here.

    click to enlarge The four-man Pedal Haus Brewery team.

    Pedal Haus Brewery’s brew team, from left, Derek “Doc” Osborne, Jon Chaney, Derek Hanson and Tim Caggiano. Osborne will be on hand at the brewery’s Passport Beer Dinner, pairing food and brews inspired from where the featured beer style originated.

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    Passport Beer Dinner

    Feb. 15
    214 E. Roosevelt St., #4

    Join Pedal Haus Brewery’s head brewer Derek “Doc” Osborne and culinary director Zach Hunter for a five-course globally-inspired meal with food and beer pairings inspired by the country where the beer style originated. The first course, for example, is inspired by Mexico. The pairing features a hop-cured hamachi crudo with caramelized pineapple, avocado, pickled sweet peppers and salsa macha, paired with Pedal Haus’ Beach Cruiser Mexican Amber Lager. Osborne and Hunter will also share insights into each pairing during the dinner. Tickets are $90 and may be purchased on Eventbrite.

    Brewers Roundtable

    Feb. 15
    495 E. Warner Road, Chandler

    If you’ve ever wanted to pull back the curtain at your favorite brewery, this is a discussion and dinner for you. Join local craft brewers at SanTan Gardens to learn more about them and their work. Panelists include SanTan Brewing Co. founder Anthony Canecchia, Beer Research Institute founder Matt Trethewey, Phantom Fox Beer Co. head brewer Valerie Adee, AZ-One Beer Co. founder Ted Golden and The Shop Beer Co. founder Dave Arnce. A four-course meal will be paired with the brewers’ beers. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online.

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    The Whining Pig has teamed up with THAT Brewery for a special beer release, which will be available at all of its taphouses.

    The Whining Pig

    The Whining Pig and THAT Brewery Collaboration Release

    Feb. 16
    21001 N. Tatum Blvd., #46-1405

    Cottonwood’s THAT Brewery has teamed up with beer and wine bar The Whining Pig for a special brew. The Green Pig IPA will be available on tap at THAT Brewery and all Whining Pig locations, but the special release party will begin at The Whining Pig Desert Ridge at 6 p.m. The party is free to attend and no RSVP is required.

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    The Arizona Strong Beer Festival will showcase more than 500 beers.

    Arizona Strong Beer Festival

    Arizona Strong Beer Festival

    Feb. 17
    7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale

    More than 170 breweries will bring over 500 beers to the 2024 Arizona Strong Beer Festival this weekend, including some of their biggest, aka highest in alcohol, sips. At this signature event of the week, you can sample creations from just about every brewery in the state, plus plenty of out-of-towners. If you splurge for VIP passes, swing by a day early to get your wristband and sample beers while Kansas State University takes the mound against California. General admission tickets cost $70 and VIP admission is $90. Purchase tickets through TicketWeb.

    Bicycle Brews Cruise

    Feb. 18
    8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler

    The fact that all beer drinkers are cycling enthusiasts is its own modern trope. Lean into the caricature, get on your bike and ride. The cruise kicks off at 2 p.m. from SanTan Brewing Co. and will stop at Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta, Valle Luna, The Hungry Monk and The Stillery. Ride guidance will be provided by Tempe Bicycle Action Group. Tickets are $42 and may be reserved online.

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    Chicken N Pickle will host the Cluck Around & Win Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament with New Belgium and Huss Brewing Cos.

    Chicken N Pickle

    Inaugural Cluck Around & Win Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament

    Feb. 19
    9330 W. Hanna Lane, Glendale

    Join Huss and New Belgium Brewing Cos. for a pickleball and cornhole tournament hosted at Chicken N Pickle. Fans and newbies alike are invited to both tournaments. The $29.25 ticket includes a swag bag, one item from Chicken N Pickle and two drink tickets.

    American Presidential Stout Release

    Feb. 19
    201 E. Roosevelt St.
    721 N. Arizona Ave., Gilbert

    Join Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. for the special Presidents Day release of its American Presidential Stout. The beer is an imperial stout with cacao nibs and chile peppers and is “basically guaranteed to make citizens weep tears of patriotic joy,” according to the brewer. In addition to this version, Arizona Wilderness has barrel-aged the stout in oak bourbon barrels for one year. The beers will be available in cans at the brewer’s Phoenix and Gilbert locations, where you may likewise find other recent releases, including its Dill Pickle Sour made with brine and pickles from Heartquist Hollow Farm and Citrus Valley, a triple IPA made with oranges from Agritopia Farms. Both are available on draft or in cans.

    Pink Boots Fifth Annual Arm Wrestling Throwdown

    Feb. 21
    1198 S Westwood, Mesa

    Watch some of the most badass women in beer at Boulders Bar & Grill for a “competition of brut strength” to see who will take home bragging rights and the championship belt. Also on tap at this free event is a silent auction that benefits the Pink Boots Society, which aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industries.
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    Among Ground Control’s beer week events is a Girl Scout cookie and beer pairing event.

    Ground Control

    Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing

    Feb. 22
    4860 N. Litchfield Park Road, Litchfield Park

    Sample a flight of four beers along with a flight of four Girl Scout cookies at the eatery, craft taproom and coffee house Ground Control. The cookie-and-beer pairing will be available starting at 4 p.m. until close, or while supplies last.

    Spring Fest at Huss Uptown Plaza

    Feb. 24
    100 E. Camelback Road

    Cap the end of a long week at Huss Brewing Co. Spring Fest will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Huss’ Uptown Phoenix taproom. At this free, family-friendly event, expect tulip planting and a maypole. This garden party will also feature drink specials, including $1 off pints of CenPho Citrus IPA and all other fruited beers. Huss will also serve strawberry mimosas and offer a grill station with burgers, wraps and flatbreads. 

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