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Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame
Monday, March 28th at 6:30pm AZ Time
Online sale ends: 03/28/16 at 1:45pm AZ Time
Livewire
7320 East Indian Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Description
Presented by the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, the 25th annual Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame is dedicated to identifying and awarding Arizona’s culinary innovators. Hosted at Livewire, winners will be presented with a trophy the evening of the event.

General Admission - $10 + fee

2016
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Christopher Gross


2016 NOMINEES

CHEF OF THE YEAR
Mel Mecinas | Talavera at the Four Seasons Troon North
Joshua Hebert | POSH “ Improvisional Cuisine”
Bernie Kantak | Citizen Public House and The Gladly
Christopher Nicosia | Sassi


BEST UPCOMING CHEF
Garrison Whiting | Chef, Counter Intuitive
Taylor Sorenson | Sous chef, Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge
Dushyant Singh | Chef, Artizen at The Camby
Sacha Levine | Co-chef, Ocotillo


RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR
Cakewalk Management | The Montauk, Diego Pops, & Original ChopShop
Fork and Dagger Development
Osio Culinary Group
Jim Riley and Tucker Woodbury


MIXOLOGIST OF THE YEAR
Ross Simon | Bitter and Twisted Cocktail Parlour
Luke Detraz | Director of Mixology, Southern Wine and Spirits
Robert Porter | Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician
Brandon Casey | The Ostrich


BREWER OF THE YEAR
Anthony Canecchia | Santan Brewery
Adam Schmeichel | Fate Brewing Company
Eric Greene | Dragoon Brewery
Preston Thoeny | Wren House Brewing


WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR
John McLoughlin | Cellar 433
Kent Callaghan | Callaghan Vineyards
Eric Glomski | Page Springs Cellars
Karyl Wilhelm | Wilhelm Family Vineyards


FOOD TRUCK OF THE YEAR
Aioli Gourmet Burger
Short Leash Hot Dogs
The Grilled Cheese Truck Phoenix
Satay Hut


FOOD WRITER OF THE YEAR
Lauren Saria | Phoenix NewTimes
Christina Barrueta | Write on Rubee
Diana Brandt | AZ Foodie
Joanie Simon | JoanieSimon.com

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All events, prices, personalities, performances, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Additional Information
We donate the proceeds from the Scottsdale Culinary Festival to arts organizations in Arizona. By attending our events, you support the arts in your community — thank you!

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6:30pm to 8:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm

General Admission: $10.00

Age
21+

Livewire<br> 7320 East Indian Plaza<br> Scottsdale, 85251

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