Arizona’s independent restaurants have always been more than just places to eat. They are the heartbeat of neighborhoods, the creative outlets of passionate chefs and gathering spaces where stories unfold and connections are made over shared plates. This summer, guests are invited to support the Valley’s vibrant dining community by taking part in a unique and meaningful culinary journey: The Devour Summer Chef Series.

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What to expect: Five exclusive dinners, five dynamic chef duos

Running from May through September, the Summer Chef Series is a five-part dinner collaboration featuring five of Arizona’s most celebrated chefs. Each month, two chefs will unite to craft an exclusive four-course pairing menu, spotlighting local ingredients, seasonal flavors and their shared love for Arizona’s culinary scene. Hosted across five different restaurants, each experience offers guests an intimate, immersive look into the spirit of collaboration that defines Arizona’s food community.

Why Summer support matters for local restaurants

The Devour Summer Chef Series isn’t just about the food — it’s about showing up for the people who make it.

“Summer is the most challenging season for independent restaurants in Arizona,” says Kimber Lanning, founder and CEO of Local First Arizona. “The Devour Summer Chef Series is our way of celebrating the chefs, teams and industry that pour their hearts into this work all year long. It’s a chance to support local in the most delicious way possible.”

Event details: Dates, chefs and restaurant locations

Third Monday of each month | 6 p.m. | extremely limited seats

• May 19: Chefs Stephen Jones and Lori Hashimoto at Larder + Delta
• June 16: Chefs Bernie Kantak and Gio Osso at The Gladly
• July 21: Chefs Justin Beckett and Stephen Jones at Beckett’s Table
• August 18: Chefs Lori Hashimoto and Bernie Kantak at Hana Japanese Eatery
• September 15: Chefs Justin Beckett and Gio Osso at Virtù Honest Craft

Reserve your seat for a purposeful culinary experience

Tickets are limited for this series of five collaborative dinners and are expected to sell out quickly. Each event offers not only a remarkable meal but a chance to be part of something bigger: supporting Arizona’s independent restaurants when they need it most.

Celebrate local. Eat local. Support local. This is an invitation to experience summer through the eyes — and talents — of Arizona’s finest.

Tickets will be sold as a limited, full-series package — giving guests the opportunity to experience the entire journey from May through September, and truly immerse themselves in the stories, flavors and collaborations that define Arizona’s culinary spirit.

To learn more, visit devourphoenix.com/devour-summer.