About Us

The Devour Phoenix Restaurant Coalition is a membership of select, independent restaurants, an initiative of Local First Arizona, and home of the annual and award-winning Devour Culinary Classic. Our members represent Phoenix food culture, celebrating its unique heritage and gastronomic style, while proudly participating in an economically vibrant local system. From shared knowledge and collaborative marketing to exclusive socials with Local First Arizona’s Localist program to events of all kinds, the Devour Phoenix Restaurant Coalition reaches nearly 40,000 food enthusiasts in the Phoenix area every year.

When you work for Devour Phoenix, you work for over 30 of the Valley's best chefs and restaurateurs. Our coalition of select, independent restaurants boasts a diverse array of leaders in the local culinary scene. We're proud to represent and support chefs, chef owners and restaurateurs paving the way and setting the scene in Phoenix, and preserving our culinary culture. Positions, internships, and volunteer time at Devour Phoenix often mean the opportunity to work closely with these community influencers, whether through everyday programming or our annual and award-winning Devour Culinary Classic.