PHOENIX magazine is proud to present the all-new Dish Fest Chef's Dinner series, an exclusive dinner experience that brings foodies up close and personal with the Valley's best chefs, all during the week leading up to Dish Fest. Enjoy an intimate culinary journey that includes beverage pairings, demonstrations, chef interactions and more.

Join Destination Chef Penny Tagliarina at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa for a truly unique, dual-cuisine experience featuring two exquisite courses at Tia Carmen, followed by a delicious, family-style dinner course and dessert at the brand new Kembara, all paired with beverages to compliment each course. Four courses, two cuisines, one unforgettable evening!

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Only 30 tickets available

6:00 PM - Check-in at Tia Carmen

6:30 PM - First Course served at Tia Carmen

Cost: $250 per person (+ fees)

*parking not included

Renowned chef Angelo Sosa opened Tía Carmen, a new restaurant at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort + Spa in 2022. Tia Carmen pays homage to chef Sosa's Aunt (Tía) Carmen and celebrates the local landscape, farmers and community of the Southwest reflecting a mix of tradition and modernity. Opening for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu will showcase flavors imbued from a wood-fired grill and American Indian and heirloom food products.  

Kembara warmly embraces the rich tapestry of Asian street food culture, exemplifying the tradition of cherishing time-honored recipes and their stories passed down to each generation, while also playfully innovating upon familiar flavors. The menu is an homage to Chef Angelo Sosa's travels across Asia, with inspiration from countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. 

*All ticket sales are final.