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Chef Benny Diaz: The Creator of “Chef on Waters”.
Image by Humberto Vidal. Stylist: Armandeus Salon. Location: Chef on Waters. |
By Lissette Rondon.
Coming from…Trends 2014: “The Melting Pot” Effect.
Miami’s own chef Benny Diaz has combined his two passions in one successful business “Chef on Waters.”
From Cuban-Salvadorian parents, at the age of eight Diaz began to discover his passion for fishing through his family vacations in the Keys. “From the time I put my first bait on the hook until the first fish was landed, my heart was racing with excitement,” added Diaz.
Diaz’s skills for cooking appeared years later, renewing this passion in 2009 when he was invited as a contestant by “Sabrosa Passion,” a popular Spanish TV cooking show, winning with his consistency and creativity. “I always thought that cooking was just a hobby, like fishing, but during this competition I realized how confident I was as a chef, moving forward in my decision to create my own business,” said Diaz.
Today, “Chef on Waters” is a growing business offering the experience of being on a private boat with Chef Benny as a private chef, performing an exquisite-fresh menu (his own catch of the day), while guests enjoy a tour of Miami’s waters with the most amazing views.
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Chef Benny Diaz.
Image by Humberto Vidal. Stylist: Armandeus Salon. Location: Chef on Waters |
MFS- In this “Melting Pot” that is Miami will any culture influence your food business for 2014?
MFS- Is there any exclusive menu or dish that you will name after your favorite chef?
MFS-What would be the strongest trends in food in 2014?
MFS- Outside the food trends, could you make any prediction for 2014?
Photographer: Humberto Vidal
Make-up artist & hair of Armandeus Salon
Location: Chef on Waters.
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