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Media Contact: Margo Kesler
Tel: 602-264-2655
Email: Margo Media
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Festival Finale Was Absolutely Delicious
Best of the Fest™ Triumphantly Culminated the 26th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival

(Scottsdale, AZ) – April 26, 2004 – On Sunday April 18th at 6:30 pm, the 26th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival was magnificently topped off by an elegant Sunday evening affair aptly named, the Best of the Fest™. The extravagant evening took place at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, a beguiling setting for this exceptional event starring top-notch cuisine and wines. A five-course meal was prepared tableside for guests by ten hand picked chefs recognized nationally for their culinary expertise. Accompanying the meal, guests enjoyed wine paired with each course from premier wineries.

Participating chefs included:
William Bradley from Golden Swan at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Juan Solorio from Ristorante Sandolo at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Todd Berry from Hidden Meadow Ranch
Fernando Divina from LON’S at the Hermosa
Michael Hoobler from The Latilla at The Boulders
Aaron Miller from Inn at Lost Creek – Telluride, CO
Reed Groban from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort & Spa
Damieon Glantz from Camelback Inn
Brad Thompson from Mary Elaine’s at the Phoenician
Lee Hillson from T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa

The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) contributes to several Valley organizations, including the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Arts in Education Council, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. SLA is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of concerned and caring individuals who invest their time and effort to raise funds for the arts and art education programs.

The primary benefactors of the programs that SLA sponsors are children throughout Arizona. SLA is looking for positive and motivated people to volunteer at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. It’s a wonderful way to get involved in the community and expand your knowledge about the arts and culinary fields. To find out more information on becoming a volunteer please call Scottsdale League for the Arts at (480) 945-7193.

For a full schedule of events please visit the web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call (480) 945-7193. Memberships are available for $125 annually. This is a fun way to become involved in your community and expand your knowledge in the art and culinary fields.

For more information or photos from Best of the Fest™ please contact Margo Media at (602) 264-2655.