Acknowledged as the creator of “Nuevo Latino” cuisine, Douglas Rodriguez has been hailed as, “one of the 100 Americans who will influence us in the new millennium” (Newsweek Magazine, January 2000). The New York Times writes that, “when he cooks, a crowd gathers.”

Chef Rodriguez is proud of his Latin heritage and passionate about sharing his appreciation for its food. Born in New York City to Cuban parents, he spent his teen years in Miami. There, he socialized, studied and worked with expatriates from every Latin American country, becoming familiar with their traditions and cuisines. At the young age of 24, Chef Rodriguez opened his first restaurant. Since then, he’s authored three cookbooks on Latin food, returned to his birthplace (fortunately for us New Yorkers!) and opened two sizzling Latin restaurants here in Manhattan, Chicama and Pipa.

Yipeee is currently coordinating a variety of special events with Chef Rodriguez through its Celebrity Chef Alliance. For more information, click here .

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