Savor la dolce vita at Encanterra Country Club, where a bouquet of celebrity chefs, including Food Network stars Duff Goldman and Tyler Florence, host tastings and cooking demos, and the Valley’s best restaurants offer food truck favorites along with a variety of wine and champagne.

When he was about 12, Hugh Acheson’s mom went through a cooking phase: recipes from magazines, nice pots and pans, and exciting new dishes, like her signature chicken piccata.

When he was about 12, Hugh Acheson’s mom went through a cooking phase: recipes from magazines, nice pots and pans, and exciting new dishes, like her signature chicken piccata.

How do we love the East Valley? Let us show you the ways. We’ve compiled a massive list of places and things that make us feel plugged into our little corner of the Phoenix metro area.