Chef Danny Perez and Tequilier Carlos Ruiz of the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort

In preparation for another spectacular sunset against the backdrop of the Tucson Mountains, we came to you this weekend live from the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa.

Bella Joffroy, Carlos Ruiz, Matt Russell & Chef Danny Perez

Our celebrity co-host was Bella Joffroy, senior community manager for Yelp here in Southern Arizona, who shared some cool ideas for being a tourist in your own hometown. We then shifted to the official spirit of the hour, tequila, with a conversation with the resort’s resident tequilier Carlos Ruiz (one of only a small handful of certified tequiliers in the state of Arizona!). We had the opportunity to sample some of Carlos’ house-infused and other premium tequilas, while listening to the story of the Legend of Arriba Abajo! Our featured guest was Executive Chef Danny Perez who got us current with all of the resort’s dining concepts.  He also treated us to a flight of house-made salsas, one of which recently took home the top award for Best Traditional Salsa of the Year at a recent salsa throwdown! What a delicious show: salsa, tequila and complimentary sunsets…Starr Pass style!

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