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Restaurateur Irena Stein on Arepas and Venezuelan Food

Midday
Midday
Episode • Aug 17, 2023 • 18m

Irena Stein joins Midday to introduce her beautiful new book devoted to the Venezuelan arepa, and talks about how she uses food to bridge cultural divides and build community.

Stein is a restauranteur, activist, artist and author. She is the founder and curator of Alma Cocina Latina, a terrific Venezuelan restaurant in Station North here in Baltimore. Her new book, Arepa, celebrates one of the great staples of Venezuelan cuisine.

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