Culinary Kickoff™ is an annual social-fundraising event that gathers legendary chefs, elite wineries, star athletes, celebrities & epic musical guests to help raise funds for culinary students while kicking off the Big Game festivities. This year’s event, held in partnership with Modern Luxury, comes to the Wrigley Mansion and Christopher’s restaurant in Phoenix on Thursday, February 9. The interactive chef and wine pairing stations are set to be curated by renowned chefs Charlie Palmer, Michael Mina, Christopher Gross, Adam Sobel, Beau MacMillan, Lasheeda Perry, Juan Pablo Obregon, Thomas Bellec, Jolie Skwiercz. An array of luxury activitions, live musical performance by the Gin Blossoms, and other entertainment turn the fine dining event into a real party. There’s even a cigar lounge on hand, hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. Learn more about the 9th Annual Culinary Kickoff here.