The James Beard Foundation culinary tour makes a stop in the Valley for a cocktail and tasting reception (Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Dominick’s Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale) and a celebratory “Night of Culinary Stars” dinner prepared by Charleen Badman, Charles Wiley and Maneet Chauhan (Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley). The event features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts created by local chefs and restaurateurs. The fun continues with free cooking demonstrations and tastings by Badman and Chauhan, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., Sur La Table, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, jamesbeard.org, (480) 951-2950.