3 June Dinners to Get Excited About

Supporting local creatives in the culinary business is more important than ever during the slow and scorching summer season. Reserve your spots at these special dinners now.

Sunday Dinner Seafood Remix at Carcara in Phoenix

Head Downtown on Sunday, June 7, for a culinary showdown with a coastal twist. Three chefs will go head-to-head as Exceptional Vibe’s Sunday Dinner Series makes its way to Carcara at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

The theme is Seafood Remix, and each of the chefs will prepare a finely crafted dinner – paired with cocktails crafted by the Carcara bar team – for diners to sample. The power falls on ticketholders’ shoulders to vote on the most delicious seafood concoction. The winner will go to the World Food Championships to compete in the Seafood Category in 2027.

The $150 ticket price includes appetizers created by the Carcara team, dishes created by the three competing chefs and the accompanying drinks. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit exceptionalvibe.com

Father’s Day Lunch at COURSE in Scottsdale

If you’re looking for a showstopping Father’s Day reservation, look no further. Chef Cory Oppold is hosting a one-day-only dining experience at his restaurant, COURSE, in Scottsdale on Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests can enjoy reimagined classics made for multi-course enjoyment, starting at $150 per person. Known for his victory on Chopped and numerous Best of the Valley wins, Oppold and the culinary team at COURSE will create a delicious one-off menu.

For updates and the finalization of the menu, visit courserestaurantaz.com. Reservations are now available via OpenTable.

Collaborative Summer Dining Series at Uchi Scottsdale

Beginning on Tuesday, June 9, Uchi Scottsdale welcomes back a slew of talented chefs bringing their own unique twists to Uchi’s signature Japanese cuisine. Chef de cuisine Blake Luecke will collaborate with each culinarian to conceive innovative dishes, beginning with chef Digby Stridiron, executive chef and partner at modern African/global hot spot Latha. The kickoff evening on June 9 will blend Stridiron’s African, Brazilian, Caribbean and Southern U.S. culinary techniques with Uchi’s Japanese foundation to showcase seasonal items.

The dinner series continues through September and will feature chefs from INDIBAR (July 14), Pa’La (August 11) and Chula Seafood (September 8). Dinners will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are available for $175 per person, not including tax and gratuity. To book a reservation for any of the four nights, visit sevenrooms.com