We returned to the KNST studio for this week’s show, and the culinary and cocktail conversation got the station rockin’!

Chef Brandon Cathey, Matt Russell, Valerie Vinyard & Cameron Fisher

Chef Brandon Cathey, Matt Russell, Valerie Vinyard & Cameron Fisher

Our celebrity co-host was Valerie Vinyard, public affairs coordinator for AAA Arizona and former food writer for the Arizona Daily Star. Val shared what was on her palate these days, and talked-up some of her favorite eateries. We were then joined by Hotel Congress mixologist Cameron Fisher, maker of the newly crowned Best Tequila Cocktail at last week’s Agave Fest, who shared samples of his award-winning libation. Our featured guest was Chef Brandon Cathey of the Flying V Bar & Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Chef shared some stories about his culinary background, walked us through his spectacular menu and hit on some of the cool events planned at Loews for spring and summer. He also treated us to some of his iconic guacamole with pomegranate seeds and some fresh corvina sea bass ceviche. We love Chef Brandon, and WE LOVE LOEWS!