Food Network star Chef Aarón Sánchez to make appearance in Houston

  Chef Aarón Sánchez, celebrity chef and spokesperson for Cacique, will be making a one-time appearance at local Fiesta Mart store in Houston, Texas. The co-star of the Food Network’s hit series Chopped & the Cooking Channel’s Taco Trip, will be signing autographs and talking about his latest recipes. The one-time appearance will take place April 20, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, at the Fiesta store located at 8130 Kirby Drive. Mr. Sánchez, a native of El Paso and known for his multiple appearances as co-star, celebrity chef and TV contestant, is currently executive chef and co-owner of Paloma in Stamford, CT and co-partner at Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans and Baltimore. Nominated by the James Beard Foundation for “Rising Star Chef,” Mr. Sánchez also starred on multiple Food Network shows including Heat Seekers, Chefs vs. City, Best Thing I Ever Ate and Next Iron Chef. In 2011, he appeared on the debut season of The Best Thing I Ever Made, where Food Network stars share their culinary secrets. Mr. Sánchez is also a long-time spokesperson for Cacique®, a brand of Hispanic cheeses, creams, yogurts and chorizos in the United States. “Having Aarón represent our brand for over five years now has been a delightful partnership, and we’re very excited about continuing to connect with our consumers through his new knowledge of our products and delicious recipes too,” said Tirso Iglesias, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cacique, Inc. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have Aarón visit our store and share his vision and passion for food and cooking with our customers,” commented Ed Ambrose, Director of Neighborhood Marketing and Merchandising at Fiesta Mart, Inc.