Flying V Bar & Grill Menu Takes Flight at Loews Ventana Canyon (PHOTOS)
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort It is a sight to behold and the beauty that Chef Christian Padilla created in the kitchen at Flying V Bar and Grill is just as admirable.
“I’ve been cooking for 21 years now,” Padilla said. “I mostly cooked Italian food when I was in Seattle for about six years, and then I became a chef at a French restaurant where I started getting more interested in French cuisine. So I thought it would be a fun idea to give it a twist by incorporating Mexican flavors.”
About six months ago, Padilla began putting his own spin on the menu at Flying V Bar & Grill. In that time, he’s launched two different menus, both showcasing the Sonoran flavors he grew up with.
“I give it a fun twist in a more refined setting,” Padilla said. “More refreshing dishes, with bright colors.”
Keep scrolling for a clever photo tour of some of the most delicious dishes at Flying V Bar & Grill.
All photos by Hannah Hernandez.
Green Chili Cornbread
Honeycomb, jalapeño jam, garlic butter
Vegan Chile Water
Apple water, grilled corn, heirloom tomatoes, marinated beets, coriander
Pork belly
Tamarind, cantaloupe, watermelon, mint, Tajín
Mushroom Chorizo Queso Fundido
Chiltepín, mushrooms, chorizo, marinated red onions
Scallop shells
Sautéed Marbled Potatoes, Pistachio Gremolata, Smoked Buttermilk Vinaigrette
European bass
Marcona almond puree, veracruz, marinated onion, coriander oil, grilled lemon
Stuffed chili
Crab, goat cheese, Meyer lemon atole, grapefruit fennel salad, Fate cognac essence
Duck Shepherd
Pineapple mousse, pico cucumber, marinated red onions, coriander
Pasta in a pan
Vegan cheddar, hazelnut squash puree, black garlic breadcrumbs, candied tomatoes
Mexican Chocolate Mousse
Cinnamon masa crumble with blood orange tamarind sauce
hummingbird cake
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, Custard
Pistachio Cobbler
Pistachio Streusel, Pistachio Ice Cream
The restaurant is open from 5pm to 9pm from Wednesday to Thursday, from 5pm to 10pm from Friday to Sunday and is closed from Monday to Tuesday. Opening hours are subject to change.
Flying V Bar & Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is located at 7000 N. Resort Dr. For more information and to make reservations, visit flyingvbarandgrill.com.
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