About Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman
Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman is a Dallas-based chef and a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist, recognized in 2022, 2023, and 2024. She has built her career around celebrating Mexican cuisine and modern Latin American cooking, and is one of the most prominent voices on culinary identity, gender equity in the kitchen, and what it means to cook with cultural intention. Her work spans restaurants, mentorship, and advocacy for greater representation in the industry.
Episode Overview
André Natera sits down with Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman to talk about what it actually means to build a culinary identity that is your own — not a trend, not a brand exercise, but a genuine expression of who you are and where you come from. Anastacia talks about the evolution of Mexican cuisine and modern Latin American food, how she has navigated gender dynamics in professional kitchens over the course of her career, and how chefs can stay original in an industry that constantly pushes toward imitation.
They also cover the business side of being a chef — branding, mentorship, and what it takes to sustain a long career with a point of view intact.
Links & Resources
Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman on Instagram: @chefaqpittman
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