As someone in our group put it: "This is the best thing I've ever been to in my 10 years in PHX". This is the festival to eclipse all other foodie festivals! I guess my favorite part was getting a chance to sample all of these different restaurants that I've read about/heard about but not been to yet and seeing where I want to go to for more than just a taste. The standouts for me were: Crudo, Phoenix Public Market, J&G, Phoenix, City Grill, Barrio Queen, Kai... ok really I could go on and on. I think the beauty of this is that because no money is exchanged and there is really only 1-3 things to take, the lines goes by very quickly. I would suggest pacing yourself..this is a marathon of gluttony..not a sprint.. you will feel a level of fullness that far surpasses Thanksgiving dinner. Get your tix early.. I think it sells out within a week..and wear something not confining.. I would suggest a muumuu.