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Neighborhood Kitchens

WGBH Explores Local Culture & Cuisine

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Meet Orinoco Chef Carlos Walter Rodriguez


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By Margarita Martinez
Orinoco restaurant in Brookline Village is the current stop on a culinary journey that Chef Carlos Walter Rodriguez began when he was just 14, growing up in Caracas.
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Orinoco's Panela-Marinated Salmon


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This salmon, marinated in unrefined panela cane sugar, is a signature recipe at Orinoco. It is served over aji amarillo-creamed quinoa and jicama arugula salad.
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Orinoco's Torta Fluida


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Torta is the Spanish word for "sweet cake." The torta fluida is a molten chocolate cake made with 100% Venezuelan dark chocolate. 
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Orinoco's Arepa Portobello


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Arepas are Venezuelan grilled corn patties. They have a crispy white corn shell and a soft, doughy inside, which may be stuffed with a variety of fillings.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Orinoco


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By Margarita Martinez
When you visit Orinoco, you feel like you are the welcomed guest in the home of your neighbors, Andres and Carlos.
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The Fish Dish That Changed My Life


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Chef Carlos Walter Rodriguez tells Neighborhood Kitchens about the dish that turned him on to cooking.
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The Arepa Means Togetherness, Happiness & Family


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Chef Carlos Walter Rodriguez explains how arepas best represent his country's cooking.
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Orinoco: A Place for People to Call Home

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Neighborhood Kitchens in the Press

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A Beloved Orinoco Kitchen Tool: The Immersion Mixer

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Meet Casa Romero Chef Leo Romero


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By Margarita Martinez
In 1967, while working on a PhD at Harvard, Romero opened his first restaurant, Casa Mexico.
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Casa Romero's Salsa Verde/Salsa Roja


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Casa Romero offers up a delicious and colorful take on salsa.
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Casa Romero's Shrimp Cilantro


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Shrimp is a staple of many Latin American cuisines, and this shrimp cilantro dish is a classic way to serve this ubiquitous seafood.
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Casa Romero's Ceviche Acapulco


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Ceviche is a popular dish that has been around for as long as the Incas. Native to Peru, it quickly travelled along the Pacific Coast and gained popularity in much of Latin America.
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Casa Romero's Bananas or Plantains Flambé


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This elegant dessert is a more sophisticated version of plátanos maduros, or sweet fried plantains, which has been a dessert staple in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Casa Romero


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By Margarita Martinez
Neighborhood Kitchens travels to Back Bay where Chef Don Leo shares his culture and authentic Mexican cuisine at Casa Romero.
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A Prized Casa Romero Tool: The Whisk


Don Leo, chef at Casa Romero, says he relies upon a hand whisk for many of his dishes.
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How to Find the Ingredients Used at Casa Romero


Don Leo says it's easy for today's cook to find the ingredients that deliver that distinct Mexican flavor.
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Meet Merengue Chef Hector Piña


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By Margarita Martinez
When Chef Hector Piña began planning Merengue, he knew he wanted to share the traditional flavors of his grandmother’s kitchen.
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Merengue's Mofongo de Chicharron de Cerdo


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This delicious dish of fried, green plantains and chicharrón is a very popular dish in both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Merengue


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By Margarita Martinez
I love how the Piñas and Merengue serve as representatives of Dominicans living in Boston; how they create an awareness of their culture.
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Merengue's Tostones Rellenos de Camarones


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Tostones are fried plantains pounded flat and then fried again to create a delicious chip. They are a staple in most Latin American cuisine and throughout the Caribbean.
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Merengue's Chillo Entero Frito


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Chillo entero frito, or fried red snapper, is one of the Caribbean’s most famous dishes. The islands are renowned for this whole red snapper fried and seasoned with local spices and herbs.
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Chef Piña and His Favorite Kitchen Gadget


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What is Chef Hector Piña's favorite kitchen gadget?
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Chef Piña's Most Valuable Ingredients


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What are Chef Hector Piña's most valuable ingredients?
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Behind the Scenes at Scampo


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Follow the NK crew on their shoot at Scampo.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Scampo


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By Margarita Martinez
Host Margarita Martinez visits Scampo at Boston's Liberty Hotel, where Chef Simon Restrepo incorporates his own Colombian heritage and create spin on new dishes.
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Meet Scampo Chef Simon Restrepo


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By Margarita Martinez
From Colombia to the US, from dishwasher to executive chef, Simon Restrepo is truly living his American dream.
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Scampo's Chorizo-Stuffed Grilled Swordfish with White Clam Risotto


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Chorizo is a type of pork sausage originally from the Iberian Peninsula, and it is a very popular ingredient in Latin American cuisine.
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Scampo's King Crab Mozzarella


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King Crab Mozzarella is a signature dish of Scampo Restaurant in the Liberty Hotel and its chef Simon Restrepo.
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Scampo's Chicharrón with Spaghetti


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This recipe combines the deliciously crispy chicharrón with red jalapeños and hot cherry peppers for a Latin-inspired spaghetti dish.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Muqueca


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By Margarita Martinez
Muqueca's Chef Fátima, or Fafa for short, serves up the Brazilian food that she loves and knows best, from the eastern coastal state of Espirito Santo, where she grew up.
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Meet Muqueca Chef Fátima “Fafa” Langa


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By Margarita Martinez
Using traditional techniques that emphasize long cooking times and indigenous tools, Chef Langa gives Americans a taste of real Brazilian cuisine.
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Muqueca's Tapioca Cuscuz


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Tapioca Cuscuz is a traditional dessert from the Northeast of Brazil. Sweet and flan-like, it is extremely popular throughout Brazil.
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Muqueca's Casquinha de Siri


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Each of Brazil’s five regions has its own culinary heritage, but they all share certain dishes, like casquinha de siri, which remain distinctly Brazilian.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Bristol Lounge


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By Margarita Martinez
I love that Bristol Lounge Chef José Gamez not only draws inspiration from his Salvadoran roots, but also from all of the different foods available in his home neighborhood in East Boston.
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Meet Bristol Lounge Chef José Gamez


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By Margarita Martinez
Growing up, José Gamez always wanted to be an astronaut. But this dream changed during a part-time high school job at Mother Anna’s restaurant in Boston’s North End.
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Muqueca's Moqueca Capixaba


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Moqueca is a traditional type of seafood stew originally from the State of Espirito Santo, on the southeast coast of Brazil.
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Bristol Lounge's Golden Tomato Gazpacho and Avocado Fries


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There’s no better way to liven up your day than with a chilled bowl of this golden tomato gazpacho with crispy avocado fries.
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Down a Garden Path


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While on the hunt for great food in Boston, Margarita diverts to see the Boston Public Garden.
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Detour to East Boston with Margarita and Chef Gamez


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Bristol Lounge chef José Gamez shows Margarita around his neighborhood: East Boston.
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Bristol Lounge's "Bristol Burger" with Pico de Gallo


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The juicy tomatoes, crisp onions and fresh lime juice in this pico de gallo can add color and kick to any meal, especially a burger.
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Hungry Ducklings!


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Filming the children at the Make Way for Ducklings statues was one of the highlights of the day when we filmed at Bristol Lounge.
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MAP: Find a Neighborhood Kitchen


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To find the restaurants featured in Season 1 of Neighborhood Kitchens, use this locator map and you can sample dishes from Mexico, India, the Dominican Republic and many more.

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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Taranta


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By Margarita Martinez
Chef José Duarte's mission at Taranta: use passion and conviction as a guide and serve what tastes amazing.
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Meet Taranta Chef José Duarte


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It wasn’t hard to predict that José Duarte would end up working in the hospitality industry when he was growing up in Peru.
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Taranta's Paiche Amazon with Tacu Tacu


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This dish combines paiche, South America’s largest freshwater fish, with tacu tacu, the traditional Peruvian mixture of rice and beans.
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Taranta's Maine Lobster Causa


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Causa de langosta is a traditional Peruvian potato dish, created during the War of the Pacific.
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Taranta's Guavannolis


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This original dessert from Chef José Duarte puts a Peruvian spin on the traditional Italian cannoli.
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José Duarte's Favorite Ingredient


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Chef José Duarte says he appreciates the variety of tomatoes each summer.
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José Duarte's Favorite Kitchen Tool


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Chef José Duarte talks about the kitchen tool he can't live without.
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How Chef José Duarte Defines 'Sustainable'


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In the food world, there is perhaps no bigger buzz word these days than “sustainability," but few are taking the kind of serious action action that local chef José Duarte is.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Simply Khmer


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By Margarita Martinez
Existing among the historic mills-turned-museums in Massachusetts, Simply Khmer is one place that descendents of Cambodian refugees can experience their cultural traditions.
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Meet Simply Khmer Chefs Sam Neang and Denise Ban


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As refugees of Cambodia who grew up in Lowell, Mass., the owners of Simply Khmer devote the restaurant's menu to preserving their heritage and sharing their culture. 
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Simply Khmer's Nam Chow


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These light & easy spring rolls are very popular appetizers at Simply Khmer. 
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Simply Khmer's Nam Jien


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Frying in soybeen oil makes these rolls become golden and crispy.
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Simply Khmer's Bok-Lo-Hong


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Place a plentiful amount of your papaya salad onto the plate and top off with a basil leaf!  Enjoy!
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Simply Khmer's Som-Law-Ma-Ju-Yuon


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This Cambodian sweet and sour soup features green fuzzy squash, pineapple chunks, and lotus root.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Cafe Azteca


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By Margarita Martinez
Chef Antonio often says, “This is how my mother used to do it.” Each dish at Cafe Azteca has so much history and love in it.
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Meet Cafe Azteca Chef Antonio Guerrero


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Growing up in Mexico City as one of ten children, Chef Antonio Guerrero learned quickly how to pitch in and prepare food for the whole family.
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Cafe Azteca's Sopes with Salsa Guajillo & Carne de Puerco


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Sopes are a traditional Mexican food based around a corn tortilla, but differ according to each region.
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Cafe Azteca's Puerco Poblano


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The puerco poblana is, by far, Chef Antonio Guerrero's favorite dish.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Teranga


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This weekend Neighborhood Kitchens visits Teranga, the first and only Senegalese restaurant in Boston.
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Teranga's Accara Fritters


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Margarita begins her lessons in cooking Senegalese food with accara, or black-eyed pea fritters.
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Teranga's Thiebou Yapp


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Thiebou Yapp is a meat and rice entrée, the "second version" of Senegal's national dish. The original is Thiebu Djeun (rice and fish).
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Teranga's Thiacry


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Thiacry, or steamed millet couscous, is a Senegalese dessert found primarily in French-speaking West African nations.  
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Meet Teranga Chef Marie-Claude Mendy


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Marie-Claude Mendy first became aware of her passion for food and cooking when she was only 5 years old.
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Neighborhood Kitchens Visits Dosa Temple


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By Margarita Martinez
In addition to offering an uncommon cuisine, Dosa Temple, located in Somerville's Union Square, is a vegetarian’s paradise.
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Dosa Temple's Semiya Payasam


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Semiya Payasam is a type of pudding made for festive occasions in South India.
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Dosa Temple's Medhu Vada


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Medhu Vada, or lentil doughnut, is a South Indian snack mainly consumed for breakfast and often served with chutney or sambar. 
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Dosa Temple's Masala Dosa


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Masala Dosa is a South Indian fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils, stuffed with a lightly cooked filling of potatoes, fried onions, and spices. 
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Meet Dosa Temple Chef Siva Kumar


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By Margarita Martinez
Growing up outside of Chennai, India, Chef Kumar observed his mother's hospitality in their community, and he credits her with inspiring him to enter culinary school.
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Meet Oleana Chef Cassie Kyriakides Piuma


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Chef Piuma strives to make smart, bold, flavor-drenched food that also has a bit of whimsy. "Something that tells a story," she explains.
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Oleana's Cacik


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Cacik is a seasoned dish of diluted yogurt that is very popular in the countries that made up the Ottoman Empire. The name translates to "everything green."

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