Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

One of the Valley’s most exclusive culinary events, Dine Out with the Chefs returns for its fourth year on Oct. 4 to the newly renovated Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with an expanded roster of outstanding chefs, entertainment and other surprises.

Guests can mingle with more than 20 of the Valley’s top chefs and sample their culinary creations, from delicious soups, salads and appetizers to some of their signature dishes and most decadent desserts.

The participating restaurants include: alto ristorante e bar, Arcadia Farms, Asia de Cuba, Cowboy Ciao, Digestif, Estate House, Galette Dessert Bar, Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse, Kazimierz World Wine Bar, Lon’s, Metro Brasserie & Bar, The Mission, Petite Maison, Razz’s Restaurant, Simply Bread, SWB a southwest bistro, Sweet Republic, T. Cook’s, Talavera and Zinc Bistro.

Also on the menu is a seminar with internationally known wine researcher and consultant Jennifer Hashim-Buckey; a book signing with Pamela Swartz, author of Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique; the Latin-inspired music of Rakata; great raffle prizes; and tastings of fine wines, beers and spirits.

Dine Out with the Chefs is produced by Pamela Swartz and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and is sponsored by 99.9 KEZ, Smooth Jazz 95.5 KYOT, Amante Wine & Spirits, Barnes & Noble, Desert Living, Fairytale Brownies, Fiji Water, Green Valley Pecan Co., Hensley, Simply Bread, Snow Queen Vodka, Sol de Mexico Tequila, Pamela Swartz & Cloud Nine Press, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and TeaGschwendner–Scottsdale.

Single ticket: $55 (in advance) / $65 (at the door)