Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Burlington, VermontEducation:B.A. in Religion and Sociology, University of VermontExpertise:Cooking, catering, recipe development- Chef-owner of Café Mamajuana, a James Beard semifinalist for Best New RestaurantExperienceMaría Lara Bregatta is the chef and owner of Café Mamajuana, a Dominican and Italian-inspired cafe, pop-up shop and catering kitchen located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont.Maria is a first-generation American, third-generation food entrepreneur, darn good mother, homesteader, gardener and a James Beard semifinalist with big dreams of a northern tropical farm and “mixed kid” cookbook.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Burlington, VermontEducation:B.A. in Religion and Sociology, University of VermontExpertise:Cooking, catering, recipe development- Chef-owner of Café Mamajuana, a James Beard semifinalist for Best New RestaurantExperienceMaría Lara Bregatta is the chef and owner of Café Mamajuana, a Dominican and Italian-inspired cafe, pop-up shop and catering kitchen located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont.Maria is a first-generation American, third-generation food entrepreneur, darn good mother, homesteader, gardener and a James Beard semifinalist with big dreams of a northern tropical farm and “mixed kid” cookbook.
Title:Contributing Writer
Location:Burlington, Vermont
Education:B.A. in Religion and Sociology, University of Vermont
Expertise:Cooking, catering, recipe development- Chef-owner of Café Mamajuana, a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant
Experience
María Lara Bregatta is the chef and owner of Café Mamajuana, a Dominican and Italian-inspired cafe, pop-up shop and catering kitchen located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont.
Maria is a first-generation American, third-generation food entrepreneur, darn good mother, homesteader, gardener and a James Beard semifinalist with big dreams of a northern tropical farm and “mixed kid” cookbook.
EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
