These food and drink events will help usher in the holiday season. A pop-up bar will be open with festive cocktails, gingerbread and cookie decorating, Phoestivus and a holiday market, where you can find plenty of gift ideas from local vendors. There’s also a street festival that offers lots of art, booze, yoga classes, and olives. These events take place throughout the metro Phoenix area and offer many good ways to celebrate 2022.
Holiday Pop-Up Bar
Thursday, December 1, through Monday, January 2,
Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout Tempe
Tempe, 149 South Farmer Avenue
480-240-1601
culinarydropout.com
Bar Blitzen, a new holiday pop-up bar, debuted at The Coop. Tempe Culinary Dropout last month. The décor and drinks are festive. The Junior and Mrs. Mint is a cocktail made with vanilla-infused vodka and peppermint schnapps. Or the Polar Espresso-Oh Martini, which is made with cold brew, Spanish vanilla and espresso-infused vodka. Except for Christmas Day, the bar is open daily at 4 p.m.
Stop by the Arizona Biltmore for whiskey or bourbon tastings.
Arizona Biltmore
Taste of the Biltmore
Fridays: December 2, 9, 9 and 16,
Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
2400 East Missouri Avenue
602-955-6600
www.arizonabiltmore.com
You can try different whiskeys and bourbons by the flames at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa Taste of Biltmore Woodinville Whiskey will be available on December 2, Bulleit Bourbon, George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey and Angel’s Envy Bourbon are available on December 9 and 10. Tickets cost $75 plus tax per head.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Friday, December 2, through Sunday, December 4,
1 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
tempefestivalofthearts.com
The Tempe Festival of the Arts It is held twice a year in Tempe. Enjoy a beer from the beer garden, a wine tasting and a visit to the food court. You don’t need a ticket to enjoy the wine and spirit tastings, but you can purchase other food and drinks.
Take some time to do yoga, then make a cup of coffee.
Bend n’ Brews
Sunday, December 3,
Roses by the Stairs Brewing
509 West McDowell Road
415-527-8206
rosesbythestairsbrewing.com
Do not miss this opportunity Roses by the Stairs Brewing For a special yoga class, Elevate Yoga & Wellness will be teaching it. The class lasts for 50 minutes and includes a 16-ounce beer. Check-in begins at 9:45 am. Yoga mats and other accessories are not provided.
Paper bags filled with meals to be delivered to cancer patients sit on the counter in The Joy Bus Diner.
Katherine Davis-Young
Joy Bus Jam
Saturday, December 3,
Boondocks Patio and Grill
Scottsdale, 4341 North 75th Street
480-949-8454
boondocksaz.com
The Joy Bus Diner , Boondocks Patio and Grill Scottsdale RockbarJoy Bus Jam will be hosted by Four Peaks’ WOW wheat and. Boondocks will host the party starting at 10 a.m. with breakfast, drink specials and live music. Rockbar will continue the fun. Joy Bus is a charity that provides healthy meals to patients with homebound cancer. Tickets cost $35 plus fees.
Cartel Roasting Co. will host its first Holiday Market at its new location this December.
Holiday Market
Saturday, December 10, 2010
Cartel Roasting Co. Coronado
2201 North Seventh Street
cartelroasting.co
Local vendors and artists will set up shop at the venue. Cartel Coronado’s First ever holiday market, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cartel will be selling seasonal coffee and merchandise. After the event, head down the street to find more information. Main Ingredient For meal discounts and $5 Christmas Cartel Irish Coffees
Olivepalooza Harvest Festival
Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11,
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Queen Creek, 25062 South Meridian Road
480-888-9290
queencreekolivemill.com
One of the highlights is the Olivepalooza Harvest Festival. Queen Creek Olive Mill signature events. Live music, cooking demonstrations, games and tractor tours are just some of the many activities that will be held over the two days. The celebration is free and takes place from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, and from 8 to 5 on Sunday.
Eating and decorating sugar cookies is an essential part of the Christmas fun.
Cookie Decorating
Monday, 12 December
Found:RE Phoenix
1100 North Central Avenue
602-875-8000
www.foundrehotels.com
You can practice your baking skills at home without making a mess in the kitchen. Found:RE Phoenix ‘s cookie-centric event. Tickets cost $15 and include 12 sugar cookies. The event runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gingerbread House Making Party
Monday, 12 December
Thunderbird Lounge
710 West Montecito Avenue
602-283-4621
thunderbirdloungephx.com
Melrose District bar Thunderbird Lounge You can bring your own hot chocolate or we will provide the materials. For those aged 21 and over, the third annual event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus fees.
Wine Dinner: Old World or New World
Wednesday, December 14
The Canal Club
4925 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-424-6095
thecanalclubaz.com
Which is better: old-world or modern-world wine? The Canal Club Scottsdale will be answering this question at a special dinner. Each course comes with a wine pairing for each of the old-world or new-world wines. You can choose from pan-seared scallops or duck confit. The event is $100 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Wine and art go hand in hand.
Pairing Fine Wine and Gallery Art
Wednesday, December 14
Anticus Fine Art and Books, Jewelry, and Design
3922 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-664-4822
anticus.com
This monthly event focuses on wine and art, and the perfect pairings. Anticus Fine Art and Books, Jewelry Design and LDV Winery . An artist will discuss four pieces of fine art while a winemaker leads a tasting. It costs $65 per person, and includes light bites along with the pairings.
Join in the Phoestivus fun this holiday season.
Phoestivus
Wednesday, December 14th to Thursday, December 15
720 North Fifth Street
phoestivus.com
This year, more than 200 small businesses will sell their products just in time to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. Phoestivus . The festival and fundraiser will be held in Phoenix on Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. There will also be music and food, as well as a rock climbing wall.
