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An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

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Ken Wright Wine Dinner at Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

Join Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort for a special Ken Wright Dinner. A champagne reception will begin at 6 pm, followed by a six-course dinner menu and wine pairings featuring Oregon winemaker Ken Wright. $175++/ per person. This event is limited to 110 guests and a credit card is needed to secure the reservation. To book your reservation, contact  jstrait@wekopacasinoresort.com

Amuse: Kumamoto Oyster, Smoked Trout Roe/Mignonette
 
Ken Wright, Pinot Blanc Freedom Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley OR, 2017

 Japanese A-5 Striploin, Miyazaki Prefecture, with Radish/Blistered Shishito Pepper/Truffle Ponzu/Sake Yuzu Espuma
Ken Wright, Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley OR, 2019

Stuffed Petrale Sole with Dungeness Crab/Spring Garlic Puree/Squash Blossom/ Capers/Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Ken Wright, Pinot Noir Guadalupe Vineyard Willamette Valley OR, 2020

Blackberry Sorbet Intermezzo

Venison Loin with Asparagus Puree/Gold Beet/Kale/Potato “Pave”/Red Wine Reduction
Tyrus Evan, Syrah Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Columbia Valley WA, 2017

Japanese Citrus Dome with Genoise/Roasted Pineapple/Supremes/Yuzu Pudding/Toasted Coconut
Grandial, Blanc de Blanc Champagne France, NV

Earlier Event: August 13
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