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Lorena Garcia is a Venezuelan chef, entrepreneur, and author who brings modern Latin cuisine to a global audience.
Collaborated with Coca-Cola through various brand partnerships and endorsements.
Collaborated with Cuisinart through various brand partnerships and endorsements.
Partnered with No Kid Hungry for over four years, serving as a summer ambassador to help Latino families access food.
Teammed up with ReachTV to launch a new original cooking series titled "Stand & Stir with Chef Lorena Garcia", for travelers.
Partnered with PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos to support Jefa-Owned Businesses on National Jefa Day.
Collaborated with THE COLLECTION and WRE for the #Drive305 initiative.
Collaborated with John Kunkel's 50 Eggs Hospitality Group for the CHICA restaurant concept, with locations in Las Vegas and Miami.
Partnered with Taco Bell in 2012 to help develop and introduce their "Cantina" menu, which aimed to offer more upscale and varied options.
Teammed up with Walmart on a Summer Meals Challenge.
Became a partner with Charlotte Motor Speedway in spring 2014, promoted by NASCAR driver Danica Patrick for the "10 Blockbuster Days of Racing."
Released a line of kitchenware called the Lorena Bella Kitchen Collection with Ingenious Design's president, Joy Mangano, for HSN. Items included cookware with Technolon +, Corningware oven to tabletop serveware, and smart accessories.
Lorena Garcia has established herself as a prominent figure in the culinary world, focusing on bringing Latin flavors to a wider audience. Her approach to Latin Cuisine blends classic techniques with international influences. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Garcia initially pursued a law degree at Santa Maria University before deciding to follow her passion for cooking. She then enrolled in Johnson & Wales University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and later received an honorary doctorate in the same field. Her early career involved an apprenticeship at the Ritz Carlton in Paris, followed by culinary experiences across various regions including Italy, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and China, enabling her to acquire diverse techniques and inspiration.
In 2002, Garcia opened her first restaurant, Food Café, and later Elements Tierra in Miami’s Design District, both featuring Latin and Asian fusion cuisine. By 2011, she transitioned her restaurant operations to airports, opening healthy Latin cuisine concepts like Lorena Garcia Tapas y Cocina at MIA, DFW, and ATL, serving millions of travelers. In a significant career move in 2017, she partnered with 50 Eggs Inc. to launch CHICA by Lorena Garcia on the Las Vegas Strip at The Venetian hotel. This establishment brought her recognition as the first female chef to be featured on the “Wall of Culinary Titans” alongside acclaimed chefs like Thomas Keller and Emeril Lagasse. A second CHICA location opened in Miami in late 2019, further expanding her culinary footprint.
Beyond her restaurants, Garcia has authored two best-selling cookbooks, “Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics” and “Lorena Garcia’s New Taco Classics.” She is also known for her television appearances on shows such as “Top Chef Masters” and “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” as well as multiple programs on Telemundo and Univision. Her commitment extends to philanthropy, as evidenced by her non-profit organization, “Big Chef, Little Chef,” which aims to educate children and families about healthy eating habits. In 2022, she was recognized with the Great Immigrant Award by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for her contributions.
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