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Mestizo – Star Opening

Food Network Star Aarón Sánchez introduced his newest restaurant, Mestizo, at its VIP Grand Opening on December 15th. Guests enjoyed the tortilla making station and the tequila bar, which boasted 40 different kinds of tequilas. Lisa Chism served as the event organizer.

Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Shotbee

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Jeff Alpert, Mayor Peggy Dunn and Aarón Sánchez, Mestizo
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Zim Loy, Lisa Chism, chairman; Aarón Sánchez and Michelle Jolles
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Tony Penn, Aarón Sánchez and Mike Auger
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Aarón Sánchez, Mestizo; Kaitlin Motley, Katie Van Luchene, and Kate Brosseau

 

 

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