A little bit about me…
I am a New York City-based Latina food writer, on-camera host, restaurant critic, cook, and recipe developer for publications like the Michelin Guide, Zagat, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, Eater, Bon Appétit, and more. I am also a former James Beard Award Foundation judge.
Latin-ish is my debut cookbook (W.W. Norton/Countryman Press), out August 2024. I have been featured on-camera on the TODAY Show, NYT Cooking, and the Food Network among many television appearances as an expert. I am also a frequent host for digital series and satellite media tours (SMTs). I was previously the host of United States of Spirits on Spirits Network, Driven to Dine on MSG Networks, as well as HelloFresh's latest mini-digital series Fresh Takes on Takeout. I am a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Newswomen's Press Club of New York, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Expertise
My specialties are traditional to modern Latin-ish foods with fun riffs (I am originally from Panama and part Cuban), Japanese food (I lived in Japan for 4 years), Hawaiian food (I lived in Hawaii for 3 years), Spanish cuisine (I lived in Madrid), and wine (I write for top wine publications and studied wine tasting. I love fun wine pairings). My range within the food industry is deep: I cover fine dining, the technical side of cooking, dive deep into cultural context and have interviewed politicians, celebrity chefs, non-food celebrities to undocumented workers. When I’m not writing about food, I write for beauty, health, and wellness publications like Well + Good, PureWow, and mindbodygreen.
On-Camera
In front of the camera: I'm also the host of United States of Spirits on Spirits Network and Driven to Dine on MSG Networks. Catch me on live television the TODAY Show, NY1, KSAT12, and more. You may have also seen me on Food & Wine's newest show Beat the Receipt! I am the host of HelloFresh's latest mini-digital series Fresh Takes on Takeout.
I've been featured on NY1, ABC10, InsideHook, NYT Cooking and more.