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RECOGNITION Throughout the Years

Critic’s Choice for Culinary Events: The Arizona Republic, 2010 | One of Five Best Dining Developments: Howard Seftel, The Arizona Republic, 2010 | Best Food Event by AZCentral, 2012 | Best Southwestern Culinary Festival: New York Times, 2011 | Critics’ Pick: Best Dining Festival: AZCentral Best of 2014 | Best Culinary Festival: Phoenix New Times Best of 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 | Best Food Festival: Phoenix Magazine 2016, 2017

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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. 

Shawn Campbell of The Vig Declared the 2018 Arizona Star Bartender at the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition

Heat by heat, the bartenders took to the stage to create a custom cocktail using the provided ingredients, all made with locally distilled spirits from Arizona. 
 

Talent Lineups Announced for Devour Week Events

Participating bartenders, restaurants, chefs, and more have been finalized for some of the Devour Week events. 

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.

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