Tucson’s Food Network momentum keeps on growing.
Food Network cooking game show Chopped recently featured BOCA Tacos y Tequila executive chef Maria Mazon and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort executive chef Ken Harvey, but one more Tucson chef is joining the fray — Saguaro Corners & Mulligan’s executive chef CJ Hamm.
“Competing on Chopped was unique experience that I believe really showed me a different side of our industry,” Hamm said. “I am just thrilled I was able to add to the much deserved national attention that the Tucson culinary scene is receiving.”
Hamm’s episode will air 10 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 27.
To learn more about Hamm, read Nine on the Line: Chef C.J. Hamm of Saguaro Corners.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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