I speak the following languages English/Kitchen Spanish!

defining moments / milestones Sitting in my grandparent's restaurant and having them FINALLY let me cook something in their kitchen!

Winning a presigious industry award for something I created and wasn't feeling confident enough to share with others.

my travels have included Europe, Latin America, North America, Australia, Japan

the speed my life moves at 24/7

currently, you could best describe me as an entrepreneur

awards / recognitions Recognized by Nations Restaurant News as an up and coming restaurateur

about my career Plotting my ascent in the NYC restaurant world!

people who've had the biggest impact on me My Grandparents

favorite movies Good Will Hunting, Mystic Pizza, Rocky, Blood Diamond

favorite TV shows TopChef, IronChef, FoodFinds, 24

favorite music Classical anything

favorite sports Basketball, Tennis, Hockey

favorite books Forbes® Greatest Business Stories of All Time by Daniel Gross, On the Brink: The Life and Leadership of Norman Brinker by Norman Brinker, Start Small, Finish Big: 15 Key Lessons to Start--and Run--Your Own Successful Business by Fred DeLuca

favorite magazines Nations Restaurant News, Chain Leader, Gourmet, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, BusinessWeek

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to NPR, XM Radio

indulgences / guilty pleasures Chocolate, chocolate and...chocolate!

when I'm not working I enjoy relaxing and playing with my dog. Spending time with friends while enjoying a great glass of wine