Cheers to the AZ Beer Guild for organizing a festival in the heat of summer... indoors! Sounds like…read moresince the beginning it has only grown for the positive. For the 2018 edition, there were 300+ beers available to sample across the gamut of "Real, Wild, or Woody" style, and 20 drink tickets to find your match. While I can appreciate a hefty 4-ounce pour, the Beer Guild should consider doing 2-ounce pours like they do for Strong Beer Festival. For someone like myself who can't necessarily chug a good beer (and most of the time refuse to do so), 4 ounces is too much. I need just a sample and then if I like it so much I'll give another ticket. It was cool to see a variety of brewers represented across the state and the Southwest with their alcohol attempts! Pro tip: go with friends so you can sample THEIR samples and vice versa. I'm not much of a sour person and the festival reassured me of so. I'm glad there were delicious food samples set out for us drunkies but the tasty bites didn't really pair well with what I was drinking. Perhaps the organizers could list recommendations at both food and beer booths? The activities in the middle made for some fun people watching. Worth coming back to in 2019, but not for $60+. Maybe $40-50.

Very, very good event for their first year. The line to get in was a little long and it was a bit…read morecrowded inside. The most important thing here is that the beer was great! OMG not only were all the AZ breweries here they all came with outstanding creations. Lots of interesting ingredients and barrel-aged goodness. The Perch's rosemary IPA and Firestone Walker Stickee Monkee were my favorites. I'll definitely be at this event again next year!

As someone born and raised in Louisiana, soul food isn't just food to me--it's home, it's family,…read moreit's love on a plate. I've been living in Arizona for almost four years now, and I haven't had real soul food in all that time... until tonight. Mel N Libby's showed up at my apartment complex, and I knew I had to try it--but I'll admit, I was nervous. If you're Southern, you know what I mean. I asked where she was from, because a real Southern cook just knows. When she said the Carolinas, I felt that nervousness melt away. I ordered the Mel Special, and let me tell you--this was a feast. Ribs, tenders, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, fried shrimp, cornbread, and banana pudding. The portions were generous, the food was hot, and every bite tasted like it was made with intention and love. My first bite honestly brought me to tears. It reminded me so much of my mom's cooking--comforting, rich, soulful. It healed a part of my homesick heart that I didn't even realize was still aching. Mel N Libby's isn't just serving food--they're serving memories, comfort, and a true taste of the South. If you're missing home, craving soul food done right, or just want a meal that feeds your spirit as much as your stomach... don't walk--run to this truck. I will be back every chance I get.

Bleeping BAD macaroni and cheese (see photo)…read more Stinky chewy fried fish (see photo) Shrimp cooked ok but unseasoned. Asked for cocktail sauce but none was given. $23.50 and most of the food was thrown out. They should cook for the local jail and not for paying customers.

I arrived early and met up with fellow Elites Andrew and Meagan. The weather couldn't have been any…read morebetter. This festival was smaller than I anticipated, but still have plenty drink samples all around. Nice set up with the wood-fired pizza trucks/booths and tables in middle of Southbridge. Got to eat more pizzas to soak up the alcohol. How quickly an average person is likely to get drunk? Curious, the Uber station got a great breathalyzer. I am not telling who made way over the midpoint.=P Excellent craft selections in one festival. So many great local distillers & wineries too. Live band music, giveaways, photo booth/bombs, and After Party at W Hotel! It was a blast! Absolutely will be back next year. Hopefully, you'll find me in the VIP section. So lucky to be part of this exclusive club. Thanks so much to Hailey, Yelp, and CrushBrew Craft for the ticket!

From OHSO's breakfast brew to Coronado Brewing Company's Stingray IPA I scavenged the festival from…read morebeginning to end. The vendors were all extremely nice and knowledgeable. They did not rush anyone or bat an eye to a hard question. They even knew of local groceries that carried their products. This festival had more options than any other that I've been to! The pizza throw down was a nice touch. It was also the perfect padding for all of that beer and wine! After a couple sips of wine we dipped over to the uber station, where they had a breathalyzer. I found this to be very interesting because I wasn't feeling too crazy of a buzz, but it informed me after the blow that I would have to wait 4 hours before driving. It's great that they are spreading awareness with that! Of course we ubered home! I will definitely make this a yearly event. We had a fantastic time!

We stopped in this store to kill some time while waiting for our flight. They had Phoenix magnets,…read moresouvenirs, and all kinds of little trinkets. They also carried the usual airport store items, including candy, shirts, pillows, snacks, and other travel necessities. A lot of the regular merchandise was overpriced, which is typical for an airport, but I actually did not think the Phoenix souvenirs were too expensive. They also had self checkout stations, so you could quickly pay for your items without waiting in line. The lady working at the counter was very nice and helpful. One thing I really liked was that they sold products from local businesses, including different hot sauces. I thought it was great that travelers could purchase something made locally instead of only seeing the same products found in every airport store. The store was conveniently located right near our departure gate. Overall, it had just about everything you would expect from an airport shop, along with some nice local items and reasonably priced souvenirs.

I had a short connection in Phoenix and didn't have much time to get a real lunch, so I stopped by…read morethis store to grab some quick bites. My choices: peanut butter granola sandwich, skinny dipped dark chocolate almonds, a bottle of Evian & mints for the road. I can't remember the last time I had a PBJ sandwich, and never had one with granola before, pretty good! This store has a nice selection of snacks, candies, beverages, pre-packed salads and sandwiches, souvenirs, clothing, toiletries, etc. everything was well stocked and organized. The store was clean and staff were friendly.

This was my first time using a Personal Chef for an intimate dinner for five of us. I hit the…read morejackpot with this company. We did communicate thru emails and the only thing I regret is not making sure I had their phone number. Other than that, our evening was five star. We had fabulous Bruschetta made with local ingredients and plated beautifully . Our salad was fresh, perfectly presented , and even cold plates. Our main was a Shrimp Scampi with linguine of mixed colors using squid ink pasta. We finished with a fresh peach cobbler made with local peaches and delicious vanilla ice cream. Sasha was our host and was perfect with my guests. I can get nervous, but she was so calm , and was able to anticipate any questions. They do have various menus to peruse and they asked about any food allergies. I provided the dishes, plates, silverware, and glassware. As we were enjoying our deserts Sasha cleaned everything and stored left overs. This is a very professional company who first responded immediately to every email with different questions. They care about their quality of food and preparation was top notch. I would not hesitate to refer them without a doubt and I look forward to having more events at my home using this company. Bon Appetite

WOW!!! Artisan Personal Chefs are fantastic! 10 stars. Chef Sasha and her team member Chef…read moreJulia provided a fabulous Southwestern feast for our leadership meeting dinner in Phoenix from first contact to end. Very easy to work with the entire team. From appetizers (ask for the Pozole!!) to the Carne asada style entrees (must mention the elote style street corn) to the out of this world Mexican Hot Chocolate Torte, it was amazing. The complete confidence and attention to detail was outstanding! I would highly recommend Artisan Personal Chefs for any event. We hope to come back to Phoenix for future events and Artisan Personal Chefs will be my first call!!! Thank you!!!

The food at this place is not only great, but it's also very healthy. I love the organic, no seed…read moreoils, no soy, low salt, no sugar, and dairy free approach. Their salmon is one of the best cooked salmon meals I've ever tasted. I feel very blessed to have one of the best restaurants in Scottsdale delivering food to my door every week. The owners are great. Roman even called to double check and customize my order. Absolutely amazing.

We have tried several meal prep services and Sapiens is our favorite so far. The food is so fresh,…read moreactually organic, and absolutely delicious. The owners are very personable and the food is just amazing. Thank you!

We had early entry tickets and boy! Am I glad we did .... Lots of people but also lots of wine…read more I got 'interviewed' by the lovely gals at the BMW tent, and got some awesome swag: tote, cap, and a great water bottle! The car I first drove was a burgundy BMW 2002, way back in 1971, and fell in love with it! It had been optimized by Romeo Ferraris, with extra HP performance, wider tires... Great start to our day out :) Back to the USAToday Wine Festival: tents were all lined up along both sides of the High Street, with wines and tequilas, whiskeys and bourbons, and lots of tasty foods to try out with the wines on offer. I tasted several rosé wines, since I recently went back to drinking rosé instead of mostly red, and found some very palate-pleasing bottles that I will have to put in rotation at home. My favorite food was the Risotto in the wheel of Parmigiano: I honest to goodness could've scarfed the whole thing down, then asked for more . I tried a fantastic-looking slider, with the tender meat very good: sadly, my problem with spices/chilis made mini blisters pop up in my mouth, so couldn't finish it. By now y'all know I'm extremely allergic to capsaicin and living in the Southwest...still, the aromas floating around us were hunger-inducing and making my tummy rumble. I really enjoyed an Uncut Bourbon, so just had to sneak back for another tasting! We had to taste the Whiskey too, and the Tequila, and of the quite a few tastes I had, I think I'll be drinking the tequila crema on ice ;) Although very crowded everyone was enjoying the beautiful day out: I chatted with several people along the ' tasting avenue' who were also enjoying the afternoon, and the whole event was a success. I particularly liked tasting a black sesame hummus: being so busy tasting everything I didn't pay attention to the vendor's names... forgive me for this lapse in judgment. Next time I'll take notes!

Updating my 7 year old review. We went again in 2020 on a Sunday and had a blast…read more Yesterday was our first time going since pre-pandemic. We did go on a Sunday again and I think I prefer Sunday over Saturday. It's not as 'popping' but it is a more mellow vibe with a lot less people. I can't get over how gorgeous Heritage Square is. Between the location, the wine vibe, the band, and of course our amazing AZ weather I love this festival. But like everything right now, the price has doubled and the pours are smaller. Unfortunately due to this we have to pick and choose which events we go to. I really hope we can go again next year.

They have a great petite sirah, and a beautiful ambience. The flight was rather expensive by…read morecomparison to the flights in southeastern, Arizona, but the pours are gratuitous. I didn't know this place existed until a friend. Introduced me. I would go back.

Another cute wine tasting room in Scottsdale! Came here to meet a friend on a Friday after work. We…read morewere the only ones here and there was tons of available parking out front! There were several wine tasting options on the menu. I ordered the one with 4 different Temptanillo wines as well as some truffle popcorn. Everything was great!