Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 8: Chef Nico Lopez from Mercado Little Spain and his immigration lawyer Ava Benach
10/13/24 • 61 min
Chef Nicolás Lopez's name has become synonymous with top Spanish cuisine. He oversees all culinary operations at Mercado Little Spain, a 35,000 sq ft Spanish food hall (with three full-service restaurants, bars, numerous other food and retail kiosks) in New York City. He is a protégé of Chef José Andrés and works with the world renowned restauranteur. Chef Nico was also instrumental in overseeing the creation of 136,000 meals provided for the non-profit World Central Kitchen during the pandemic to help feed those in need. Chef Nico and his fabulous attorney, Ava Benach, join me to share both their life stories and inspirations for the important work they do. NOTE: Chef Nico has a demanding work schedule so he had to call in from the kitchen. Some of the sound did not come through but it is worth a listen!
Chef Nicolás Lopez's name has become synonymous with top Spanish cuisine. He oversees all culinary operations at Mercado Little Spain, a 35,000 sq ft Spanish food hall (with three full-service restaurants, bars, numerous other food and retail kiosks) in New York City. He is a protégé of Chef José Andrés and works with the world renowned restauranteur. Chef Nico was also instrumental in overseeing the creation of 136,000 meals provided for the non-profit World Central Kitchen during the pandemic to help feed those in need. Chef Nico and his fabulous attorney, Ava Benach, join me to share both their life stories and inspirations for the important work they do. NOTE: Chef Nico has a demanding work schedule so he had to call in from the kitchen. Some of the sound did not come through but it is worth a listen!
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