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July 20, 2025 25 mins
In this flavorful episode of Que Pasa Boston, host Gabriela Salas welcomes Chef Alex Pineda, the visionary Colombian-American chef who has taken the North Shore by storm with his groundbreaking restaurant Que Mas in Beverly, Massachusetts. Following in the footsteps of his renowned chef father while forging his own culinary path, Chef Pineda shares his journey of elevating Latin cuisine to unprecedented heights.

From growing up surrounded by the aromas and traditions of Colombian cooking to opening his own restaurant that’s redefining how New England experiences Latin flavors, Chef Pineda reveals the passion, innovation, and cultural pride that drives every dish at Que Mas. This conversation explores the intersection of heritage and creativity in modern gastronomy.
Key topics include:
• How family culinary traditions shaped his innovative approach to Latin cuisine
• The challenges and triumphs of opening a restaurant in Beverly’s competitive market
• Techniques for elevating traditional Colombian dishes with contemporary presentation
• Building a restaurant culture that honors heritage while embracing innovation
• The importance of authentic ingredients in creating exceptional Latin dining experiences
• Strategies for introducing North Shore diners to evolved Colombian gastronomy
Chef Pineda’s story exemplifies how second-generation Latino entrepreneurs honor their roots while pushing boundaries. His insights offer valuable lessons for aspiring chefs, restaurant owners, and anyone passionate about the evolution of Latin cuisine in America.
Whether you’re a food enthusiast, aspiring restaurateur, or simply curious about the future of Latin gastronomy, this episode serves up inspiration and practical wisdom that will leave you craving more.

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Del Legado a la Innovación: La Revolución Culinaria del Chef Alex Pineda en Que Mas

En este sabroso episodio de Que Pasa Boston, la presentadora Gabriela Salas recibe al Chef Alex Pineda, el visionario chef colombo-americano que ha conquistado el North Shore con su innovador restaurante Que Mas en Beverly, Massachusetts. Siguiendo los pasos de su reconocido padre chef mientras forja su propio camino culinario, el Chef Pineda comparte su viaje de elevar la cocina latina a alturas sin precedentes.
Desde crecer rodeado de los aromas y tradiciones de la cocina colombiana hasta abrir su propio restaurante que está redefiniendo cómo Nueva Inglaterra experimenta los sabores latinos, el Chef Pineda revela la pasión, innovación y orgullo cultural que impulsa cada plato en Que Mas. Esta conversación explora la intersección entre herencia y creatividad en la gastronomía moderna.
Temas clave incluyen:
• Cómo las tradiciones culinarias familiares moldearon su enfoque innovador de la cocina latina
• Los desafíos y triunfos de abrir un restaurante en el competitivo mercado de Beverly
• Técnicas para elevar platos colombianos tradicionales con presentación contemporánea
• Construir una cultura restaurantera que honra la herencia mientras abraza la innovación
• La importancia de ingredientes auténticos en crear experiencias gastronómicas latinas excepcionales
• Estrategias para introducir a los comensales del North Shore a la gastronomía colombiana evolucionada
La historia del Chef Pineda ejemplifica cómo los emprendedores latinos de segunda generación honran sus raíces mientras empujan fronteras. Sus perspectivas ofrecen lecciones valiosas para aspirantes a chefs, propietarios de restaurantes y cualquiera apasionado por la evolución de la...

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