Celebrated Food Network Star, Chef Aaron Sanchez, Makes Local Appearance

HOUSTON, April 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 be held 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®, the #1 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.

About Cacique®
Founded in 1973 by Gilbert and Jennie de Cárdenas and headquartered in Industry, Calif., Cacique® is the #1 brand of Hispanic cheeses, creams, yogurts and chorizos in the United States. For four decades Cacique® has established itself as a household name, proudly creating the Cacique® family of products. For more information about Cacique®'s line of Hispanic products, please visit caciqueinc.com or call (800) 521-6987 or (626) 937-3505.

About Fiesta Mart
Fiesta Mart, Inc., co-founded by Donald Bonham and O.C. Mendenhall in Houston in 1972, is an international grocery store chain based in Houston, Texas with locations in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. Serving customers from over ninety countries of origin and offering a wide variety of products from around the world.

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