Devour Culinary Classic Announces 2023 Winners

A panel of top food critics and journalists from around the country personally tasted 70 dishes and beverages served by 77 participating restaurants and purveyors, scoring on taste, presentation, degree of difficulty and creativity.

Dishes that qualified for awards were then designated Best in Show, Double Gold Medal, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Best Dessert/Beverage and the first-ever Heritage Medal.

The Heritage Medal is for the best dishes with ingredients that are indigenous, heirloom, low-water, desert-adapted or locally sourced (within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant) and thus more sustainable for Arizona. Climate-smart foods are essential for farmers, chefs and diners to support and expand for the future of our state.

Devour Culinary ClassicLori WheelerMarch 1, 20232023

Devour Culinary Classic Announces the 2020 Winners

The Devour Culinary Classic is proud to announce the winners of the 11th annual event, hosted on February 22 & 23, 2020 at the Desert Botanical Garden and showcasing the combined culinary talents of 55 of Arizona’s top restaurants. Led by a judging panel consisting of food critics and writers from around the country, including writers from the San Francisco Chronicle, TripSavvy, The James Beard Foundation, Thrive Global, PHOENIX Magazine, and the former restaurant critic from the Arizona Republic.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserFebruary 25, 2020Devour Excellence Awards, Devour Culinary Classic

Last Chance to get the Devour Culinary Classic VIP Experience, where VIP Chefs Justin Beckett and Stephen Jones Showcase Their Mouthwatering Cuisine and Cocktails with Mardi Gras Flair

Devour Week is almost here, and this is the last chance to get your hands on tickets to the highly anticipated Devour Culinary Classic at Desert Botanical Garden Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. Tasting tickets are sold out, but VIP tickets are still available.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserFebruary 2, 2020Devour Culinary Classic

10th Anniversary Devour Culinary Classic Celebrates a Decade of Showcasing Arizona’s Culinary Talent

10th Anniversary Devour Culinary Classic Ticket Announcement. A decade of excellence is marked by beauty, taste, and experience. Hosted at the Desert Botanical Garden, this event features Arizona’s finest chefs and restaurants delivering a world class food festival. 2019 Devour Culinary Classic is February 23 - 24. Tickets now available.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserJanuary 25, 2019

Winners Announced for 2018 Devour Excellence Awards

For the second year in a row, the Devour Culinary Classic presented the Devour Excellence Awards to restaurant participants who demonstrated exceptional culinary talent.

The 2018 Devour Culinary Classic is Sold Out

Tickets are still available for the three Devour Week events leading up to the Devour Culinary Classic including the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition, Seven Chefs Dinner, and Devour the World.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserJanuary 3, 2018Devour Culinary Classic, Tickets

Pre-Sale Begins for Devour Culinary Classic

Ticket sales for the general public will open on November 13, 2017

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserNovember 1, 2017Devour Culinary Classic, Tickets

The 2018 Devour Culinary Classic Will Blossom into Entirely New Food and Beverage Experience at Desert Botanical Garden

Star-studded initial lineup of local talent confirmed for annual celebration of Arizona culinary culture

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserAugust 31, 2017

Winners Announced for Inaugural Devour Excellence Awards at the 2017 Devour Culinary Classic

The Devour Culinary Classic debuted the inaugural Devour Excellence Awards at this year’s event, showcasing Arizona’s culinary talent and bringing deserved attention to our state’s culinary leaders.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserMarch 5, 2017

Devour Culinary Classic Announces Bold Move to Desert Botanical Garden in 2018

Having sold out the event for the previous four years, the Devour Culinary Classic is heading to a new venue in 2018 to accommodate the event’s growth and vision.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserMarch 2, 2017

Majority of Devour Culinary Classic Events are Now Sold Out

Tickets are still available for two events: Bartending Competition and Palette to Palate

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserFebruary 17, 2017

Chefs, Restaurants, and Participants Announced for Devour Culinary Classic

The Devour Culinary Classic week of events has always featured many of the Valley’s most loved chefs and restaurants.

Devour Culinary ClassicGuest UserFebruary 1, 2017

Ticket Sales for Devour Culinary Classic Will Open on Cyber Monday, November 28; Member Pre-Sale Begins November 21

The 2017 Devour Culinary Classic will embody the growth of Phoenix’s culinary scene with new additions, featured restaurants, and more.