We channeled our inner child this week and took our broadcast downtown to Playground Bar and Lounge!

Chef Ben Caballero, Dale Riggins, Sandy Ford, Chef Jack Tate, Matt Russell & Andi Berlin

Chef Ben Caballero, Dale Riggins, Sandy Ford, Chef Jack Tate, Matt Russell & Andi Berlin

Our celebrity co-host was Andi Berlin, digital food reporter for the Arizona Daily Star, who talked about some of the fun projects she’s managing along her culinary and cocktail journey. The closer we get to the warmer weather, the more we think about ice cream, real ice cream, and we got the latest scoop on the Hub Ice Cream Factory, which opens later this month, from director of operations Sandy Ford. Drinks anyone? Yes, said Playground general manager Dale Riggins, who sat down to talk beverages, showcasing a spectacular seasonal refresher called El Guapo! Our featured guests were corporate chef Jack Tate and executive chef Ben Caballero, who wowed us with their philosophy on food and fun and how they naturally go together at Playground. See you at recess!