Best things we saw at 2016 azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience

Cannoli from Leoni's Focaccia is displayed during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Mahi mani prig pao is displayed at Wild Thaiger during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Baked fingerling potatoes with house-smoked Meat Shop bacon, Danzeisen Dairy butter and scallions are displayed at Quiessence at the Farm at South Mountain during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Cannoli are displayed at Quiessence at the Farm at South Mountain during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Charles Wiley gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Nora (left) and Grant Hayzlett, of Scottsdale, pose at a photo booth during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Joy Bus goodie bags are displayed during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. Joy Bus, a Phoenix-area non-profit organization, delivers free meals for cancer patients, and recently launched a restaurant to support its mission.

Niman Ranch bone marrow cooks on a grill at Roka Akor during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Niman Ranch bone marrow cooks on a grill at Roka Akor during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Robert Michero serves gourmet Choctal ice cream during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Brisket is on display at Little Miss BBQ during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Robert Michero (left) serves gourmet Choctal ice cream during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Sous chef Linda Flynn prepares for a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Arizona Republic publisher Mi-Ai Parrish chats with guests during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Glasses of wine are poured during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Guests mingle in the VIP lounge during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Arizona Republic reporter Kellie Hwang moderates a panel on craft beer during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Charles Wiley gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Bottles of wine sit at the ready at Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Bacon-wrapped scallops are displayed at the AJ's Fine Foods booth in the VIP lounge during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Guests mingle in the VIP lounge during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Olashawn Weaver of Wild Thaiger prepares mahi mani prig pao during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Olashawn Weaver of Wild Thaiger prepares mahi mani prig pao during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant signs a copy of his book for Jennifer Sanchez, of Phoenix, during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant signs copies of his book during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Charles Wiley gives a culinary demonstration during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Jill Healey, of Phoenix, peruses silent-auction items during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

French french toast is displayed at Scramble during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Joy Bus founder Jennifer Caraway speaks during an auction to raise money for her non-profit organization during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. Joy Bus delivers free meals for cancer patients, and recently launched a restaurant to support its mission.

Bottles of Shock Top beer chill on ice during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Carnitas tacos, from La Vie Cafe and Marketplace, wait to be eaten during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Chef Scott Conant of Chopped fame poses with Mary Milione and Al Martochio at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 6, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.

Arizona Republic publisher Mi-Ai Parrish and Scott Conant pose for a photo at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 6, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.

Chef Scott Conant of Chopped fame poses with former Diamondbacks pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 6, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.

Jillian Coghill, of Rancho Pino, chats with customers during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Customers chat during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Jill Healey, of Phoenix, peruses silent-auction items during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Bottles of Shock Top beer chill on ice during the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Wine glasses sit after a busy day at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Stephen Jones cuts up some of the makings at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Roast bites available at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Bernie Kantak preps some of the food at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Scott Holmes prepares a plate at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Scott Holmes talks ingredients with a guest at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

People await their food at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral's Top Home Chef Winner Jordan Urnovitz leads a cooking tutorial at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

The wine coolers are set for grabbing by Federal Pizza at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

A pig roasts in the sun set as Chef Stephen Jones cuts up some of the makings at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral's Top Home Chef Winner Jordan Urnovitz leads a cooking tutorial at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef James Porter puts the finishing touches on a dish for Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Stephen Jones cuts up some of the makings at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Rochelle Daniel puts the finishing touches on a dish for Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on Nov. 5, 2016, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Thomas Andrews smokes from a cigar during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Louise Precosky laughs as she smokes from a cigar during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Christopher Gross puts out skewers of food during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Christopher Gross puts out skewers of food during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chefs Stephen Jones (L) and Scott Holmes prepare some food at the Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Talking Stick.

Chef Christopher Gross puts out skewers of food during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Christopher Gross talks with guests during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Matt Carter explains the dishes for guests during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Skewers cook at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral food critic Dominic Armato looks over the food during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral food critic Dominic Armato introduces himself to Chef Rochelle Daniel during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral food critic Dominic Armato introduces himself to Chef Rochelle Daniel during Scotch, Steaks & Stogies at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Doug Robson of Otro Cafe cooks up some pork belly as fresh flour tortillas are warmed up at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

The wine coolers are set for grabbing by Federal Pizza at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Federal Pizza hands out some samplers of their braised beef at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Diane Skotak of Robert Rothschild Farm hands out food at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Robert McGrath cooks up some food during a showcase at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Guests listen to the All Star Chefs Panel featuring Mario Batali, Alex Stratta, Kevin Fink, Bruce Kalman and Gio Osso at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

People take pictures of the All Star Chefs Panel featuring Mario Batali, Alex Stratta, Kevin Fink, Bruce Kalman and Gio Osso at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Bruce Kalman claps for his fellow All-Star Chefs on the panel at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral's food critic Dominic Armato introduces Valley chef Gio Osso during the All-Star chef panel at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Bruce Kalman answers questions with his fellow All-Star Chefs on the panel at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Wine is poured for patrons at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

The All-Star Chef Panel featuring Mario Batali, Alex Stratta, Kevin Fink, Bruce Kalman and Gio Osso answers questions at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

A Fluke Poke sits for grabbing at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral's crew at the Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

The Panel Room hosts a group of All-Star chefs at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Kevin Fink at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

People take pictures of the All Star Chefs Panel featuring Mario Batali, Alex Stratta, Kevin Fink, Bruce Kalman and Gio Osso at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Azcentral's food critic Dominic Armato introduces Valley chef Gio Osso during the All-Star chef panel at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chefs from the Mission in Old Town create Lamb Pazole Verde for guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Guests arrive at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Robert McGrath cooks up some food during a showcase at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Robert McGrath cooks up some food during a showcase at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Robert McGrath cooks up some food during a showcase at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Fresh vegetables and fruits add some variety to the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

People pack the tents for food, wine and vendors at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

A stack of forks sit waiting to be picked up at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Caity Miller of Federal Pizza hands out some samplers of their braised beef at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Caity Miler of Federal Pizza passes out wine coolers at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Caity Miler of Federal Pizza passes out wine coolers at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Tropical fruit salad built from white and magenta dragon fruit, pomegranate arils, South African baby pineapples and dressed with coconut water from Melissa's World Vareity produce company at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali signs books for fans at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Doug Robson of Otro Cafe cooks up some pork belly as fresh flour tortillas are grilled at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Doug Robson of Otro Cafe cooks up some pork belly as fresh flour tortillas are grilled at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Doug Robson of Otro Cafe cooks up some pork belly at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Josh McGrath begins his demonstration at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Pierogis sit on a plate after being prepared by chef Mario Batali at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks pierogis and their history with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali is greeted by fans and cameras with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks pierogis and their history with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks pierogis and their history with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

A line forms for the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks pierogis and their history with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks pierogis and their history with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Guests are brought their first Mario Batali dish of the day at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Pierogis sit on a plate after being prepared by chef Mario Batali at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Guests await their food cooked by Mario Batali at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks about his life experiences at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali is greeted by fans and cameras at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali talks about cooking and his upbringing with guests at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Mario Batali's book awaits patrons who were attending his lunch courses at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Chef Mario Batali greets those in attendance at his lunch courses at the azcentral.com Food and Wine Experience on November 5, 2016 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.