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Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Dayummm. What an honor!

This bar started as something literally cut into a counter, built on instinct more than experience, just knowing that a strong bar program would be essential to making the whole thing work. The opening menu came together on the fly, a little chaotic, shaped by curiosity, and a willingness to figure it out as we went.

Fast forward 3 years and it’s turned into something else entirely, something much bigger, but that hustle never left!

Along the way, the right people stepped in and elevated everything. Led by @chuchocooks and @alexjchorak have really taken that original story and refined it into something thoughtful, expressive, and truly their own. From building an acclaimed all Mexican wine program, to highlighting a distinctive agave collection, to creating a cocktail program that is fun, alive, and full of personality.

What exists today is a reflection of their perspective, their craft, and their passion.

It’s not just a bar anymore, it’s a harmonious part of our voice.

Crazy to see what’s grown inside this funky hotel that became home. And even crazier to watch a team set a goal, ride all the ups and downs, and hit it without losing who they are.

Big love. Keep pushing. 

Chef LT -

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Vaqueros y Vinos

Thank you @chefltsmith and team for trusting Capital Farms tomahawk ribeyes for such an incredible dinner. Good wines and great times!

@chilte_phx
@bodegas_guaname
@compaspirits
@dat_chefcody
@chuchocooks

Great vino event at the @wrigleymansionThe food was amazing , the people the wine and perfect organized by @dwebber02 here with the @chilte familia @shrimp.stampi @chuchocooks @chefltsmith y el @compaspirits @always_be_enjoying_life @artegennaro

@southernsmokefoundation Festival 2025 was a blast! I swear there was more to see than the deep fryer but that POV was strong!
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Thank you @chefltsmith for letting me rock it for @chilte_phx one more time, and thanks as always to @cshepherd13 and the whole SSF crew for everything you all do!
#southernsmoke #houston #hospitality #yougood #behindyou #pov

This is what happens when purpose meets product. 🔥

Diega Verde Gin just landed in the U.S.—crafted with real Mexican botanicals like juniper, cucumber, lime, and rosemary, harvested by indigenous hands, rooted in legacy, and bottled with intention.

We brought a team of Arizona's top tastemakers—bartenders, beverage directors, and leaders from some of Phoenix’s best bars and restaurants—to the oldest distillery in Mexico City- Bodegas Collado. We didn’t just taste the gin—we saw it. The process. The people. The pride.

This isn’t just a spirit—it’s a movement. A chance to reshape what gin can be when it’s driven by authenticity, heritage, and elevated craft.

To all the dreamers building bold brands: THIS is how you do it. 👊

@casa_diega @backalleyimport

#DiegaVerdeGin #PurposeDrivenSpirits #CDMX #CDMXGin #AZHospitality #CraftWithCulture #GinWithSoul #OldestDistilleryMX #BotanicalsThatMatter #DrinkToConnect

Please support by coming to the food pop-up this Sunday! 🙏🏽 100% of profits are being donated to @gnofoundation
January 5th, 11am-3pm
📍765 Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Yes chef!
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There’s a level of respect that goes into the culinary world, much like the creative. It’s how we put our heart and soul on our sleeve for the world to judge and accept us for our hard work and dedication to those we humbly serve. This passion project meant a lot to me as a creative because it brought me back to my past life for a day but as someone who can help tell a story about others hard work and passion for their craft. Here’s to what the future holds, Chefs!
#culinary #yeschef #kitchenlife #minidoc #interview #shotonsony #colorist #davinciresolve #cheflife #chefknife #chilte #snapbackpizzeria #thehungryhomie #chef #phxaz #phoenix #arizona #phxfoodie #azfood #azfoodie #foodielife

4/20 Cocktail Special - “Saturday Morning Cartoons”
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Fruity Pebble coconut milk fat washed @lascaliforniasgin Las Californias Cítrico, Strawberry, Citrus. Serving up @liveattheegyptian tomorrow only!
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#cocktails #cerealmilk #cocktailnostalgia #oldschool #maltomealdoesitbetter

Yo yo! My name is a Chris Benitez and I am the Food and Beverage Director of @chilte_phx and @theegyptianphx / @liveattheegyptian as well as owner of @bodegacathospitality !
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This drink is called “Alma del Desierto”, a cocktail that pays homage to the age-old wisdom of the Three Sisters – corn, beans, and squash – a trio that represents the heart of indigenous agriculture. These crops are not just food; they are a testament to sustainable farming and the symbiotic relationships that nurture Mother Earth. Infusing flavors that echo the earthiness of corn, the freshness of beans, and the sweetness of squash, this cocktail is more than a beverage; it’s a story in a glass. Celebrating the Three Sisters is celebrating life’s interconnectedness.
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Alma del Desierto
1.25oz Suncliffe Gin @suncliffegin
1oz Charred Corn Syrup
.5oz Roasted Squash Puree
.5oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Black Bean infused Sotol @nochelunasotol
Garnished with Squash Blossom and a Bee Pollen Waterfall
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@suncliffegin @sofarsogoodphx @thechurchillphx #suncliffeshowdown
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📸 @caro.lee.na

Yo yo! My name is a Chris Benitez and I am the Food and Beverage Director of @chilte_phx and @theegyptianphx / @liveattheegyptian as well as owner of @bodegacathospitality !
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This drink is called “Alma del Desierto”, a cocktail that pays homage to the age-old wisdom of the Three Sisters – corn, beans, and squash – a trio that represents the heart of indigenous agriculture. These crops are not just food; they are a testament to sustainable farming and the symbiotic relationships that nurture Mother Earth. Infusing flavors that echo the earthiness of corn, the freshness of beans, and the sweetness of squash, this cocktail is more than a beverage; it’s a story in a glass. Celebrating the Three Sisters is celebrating life’s interconnectedness.
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Alma del Desierto
1.25oz Suncliffe Gin @suncliffegin
1oz Charred Corn Syrup
.5oz Roasted Squash Puree
.5oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Black Bean infused Sotol @nochelunasotol
Garnished with Squash Blossom and a Bee Pollen Waterfall
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@suncliffegin @sofarsogoodphx @thechurchillphx #suncliffeshowdown
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📸 @caro.lee.na

Yo yo! My name is a Chris Benitez and I am the Food and Beverage Director of @chilte_phx and @theegyptianphx / @liveattheegyptian as well as owner of @bodegacathospitality !
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This drink is called “Alma del Desierto”, a cocktail that pays homage to the age-old wisdom of the Three Sisters – corn, beans, and squash – a trio that represents the heart of indigenous agriculture. These crops are not just food; they are a testament to sustainable farming and the symbiotic relationships that nurture Mother Earth. Infusing flavors that echo the earthiness of corn, the freshness of beans, and the sweetness of squash, this cocktail is more than a beverage; it’s a story in a glass. Celebrating the Three Sisters is celebrating life’s interconnectedness.
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Alma del Desierto
1.25oz Suncliffe Gin @suncliffegin
1oz Charred Corn Syrup
.5oz Roasted Squash Puree
.5oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Black Bean infused Sotol @nochelunasotol
Garnished with Squash Blossom and a Bee Pollen Waterfall
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@suncliffegin @sofarsogoodphx @thechurchillphx #suncliffeshowdown
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📸 @caro.lee.na

🍀 I Can Be Your Lucky Penny, You Can Be My Four Leaf Clover 🍀

📷: @caro.lee.na

@pecking_house was the crispy, craggy, juicy, numbing, fried chicken of my dreams.

I THINK WHEN PEOPLE POST CORNY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS ABOUT THEIR S/O ITS KIND OF GROSS BUT THIS WOMAN LITERALLY PICKS UP THE SOCKS THAT I THROW ON THE FLOOR AFTER A 16 HOUR WORK DAY. GET YOU A PARTNER WHO LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY BUT STILL LAUGHS AT YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Happy birthday, babe.

I THINK WHEN PEOPLE POST CORNY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS ABOUT THEIR S/O ITS KIND OF GROSS BUT THIS WOMAN LITERALLY PICKS UP THE SOCKS THAT I THROW ON THE FLOOR AFTER A 16 HOUR WORK DAY. GET YOU A PARTNER WHO LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY BUT STILL LAUGHS AT YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Happy birthday, babe.

I THINK WHEN PEOPLE POST CORNY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS ABOUT THEIR S/O ITS KIND OF GROSS BUT THIS WOMAN LITERALLY PICKS UP THE SOCKS THAT I THROW ON THE FLOOR AFTER A 16 HOUR WORK DAY. GET YOU A PARTNER WHO LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY BUT STILL LAUGHS AT YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Happy birthday, babe.

I THINK WHEN PEOPLE POST CORNY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS ABOUT THEIR S/O ITS KIND OF GROSS BUT THIS WOMAN LITERALLY PICKS UP THE SOCKS THAT I THROW ON THE FLOOR AFTER A 16 HOUR WORK DAY. GET YOU A PARTNER WHO LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY BUT STILL LAUGHS AT YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Happy birthday, babe.