Devoured Food + Wine Classic 2014 Demo Line Up
With Arizona's biggest culinary weekend coming up Saturday and Sunday, we are excited to announce the Devoured Food + Wine Classic's Demonstration line up to add to the festivities. This year, demos are being held in the Phoenix Theater's Little Theater located off the South Courtyard, so guests will have no distractions while they watch.Here's to learning from the best (and more samples)!
SATURDAY, March 1st Demonstrations:
11:30am-12pm | Arizona Cocktail Week Mixology Panel featuring Arizona Distilling Company |
12:15pm-12:45pm | "State of the Grape" Arizona Wine Panel with moderator Pavle Milic of FnB Restaurant featuring Arizona Winemakers Todd Bostock of Dos Cabezas Wineworks, Maynard Keenan of Caduceus Cellars, Kent Callaghan of Callaghan Vineyards and Rob Hammelman of Sand-Reckoner Vineyards |
1pm-1:30pm | Bernie Kantak From Citizen Public House demonstrates his World Famous Chopped Salad: With almost 1,000 loyal social media followers and thousands more craving it on a daily basis, the Chopped Salad, also known as Arizona's State Salad, has become the must-have bite for lunch, dinner or even happy hour. Learn how he does it! |
1:45pm-2:15pm | DJ Fernandes, owner of Vovomeena/Tuck Shop/Astor House explains and samples Vovomeena's Mornin' Moonshine. wellness infused, Japanese cold-brewed ice coffee |
2:30pm-3pm | Knife Sharpening Demo - Eytan Zias, owner of Phoenix Knife House How to hand sharpen kitchen knives using waterstones, knife blade angles and steel types -- bid on the Noble Bread knife in the silent auction! |
3pm-3:30pm | Arizona Cocktail Week Mixology Panel featuring Arizona Distilling Company |
SUNDAY, March 2nd Demonstrations | |
11:30am-12pm | Travis Nass, consulting mixologist, talks with AZ Bitters Lab showing the science of building a balanced Cocktail |
12:15pm-12:45pm | Barrio Queen: You've tried it, you loved it and now you can learn how they make their magical Guacamole |
1pm-1:30pm | Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse Chef James Fox will demo a decadent steak tartare, plus master mixologist Gavin Pena will dive into a bubbly demo on the Uptown Fizz cocktail. |
1:45pm-2:15pm | Mixology Cocktail Demo - J & G Steakhouse: Barchef Julie Hillebrand will take on a classic - the Hemingway Daiquiri - The Breadfruit: owner Dwayne Allen, The Breadfruit & Rum Bar - "The Punch Bowl Special" The secret to making the best punches for your party - Clever Koi: Joshua James -Tiki-inspired infusion drink |
2:30pm-3pm | Barbara Gardner from Let Them Eat Cake demonstrates Cake Decorating |
3pm-3:30pm | Arizona Brewing Panel: Four Peaks Brewing Company, Mother Road Brewing Company, and Mudshark Brewery talk about their favorite brews with moderation by AZ Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Rob Fullmer |