Summer Education: Cooking Classes

Have a love for risotto? Wondering how to perfect grilled seafood? Dreaming of homemade pasta? You can do it all with summer cooking classes from Kierland Commons or Scottsdale Fashion Square. Classes range in taste and topic – from fabulous desserts and Tuscan country cuisine to essential knife skills and sushi making 101. Starting at $69 per person. details

On Wednesday nights from 5 to 7 p.m., head to ZuZu Lounge at the Hotel Valley Ho in downtown Scottsdale for a wine tasting and meet-and-greet. Representatives from top wineries across the United States will be on-hand to tell you how the wine is made, and you’ll enjoy featured pours at special prices all night. The event is free. details