Meet some of our Team

Curiel was born in AZ & grew up in El Paso. His passion for cooking started at a very early age. One of his favorite memories is watching his Grandma & Mother cook authentic dishes for the family.

 

He decided to move and attend the International Culinary Academy of Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh, PA. Curiel has extensive experience in writing menus, kitchen set up as well as opening restaurants. His life long dream has been to do what he loves for his family and himself. 

 

Achievements

Winner of “Best Appetizer” (Savor of Pittsburgh) in 2006 & 2007

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Winner of “Dish of the Year” (Savor of Pittsburgh) in 2006

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Voted as one of four top chefs in Pittsburgh Cultural District by Fan Fare Magazine.

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Seviche Restaurant was voted a “Four Star Restaurant” by the Pittsburgh City Paper.

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2007 winner of “Best Preferred Chef for

Pittsburgh”

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2008 Qualifier for Pennsylvania State Finals Cooking Competition

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Worked under James Beard winning chef Greg Alauzen as his rounds man in ala-carte & creating chef menus. 

Corol was born in Pennsylvania, spending her teen years in Kansas, where she first fell in love with Mexican Cuisine. Corol stumbled upon Frijole the Purple Mexican Street food truck in Williamsport, PA and it quickly became one of her favorite spots for her Mexican meals. Curiel & Erica found Corol at a local spot where she was cooking on a Taco Night and decided to offer her a position with Real Taste. Corol has always loved cooking and what better way to learn and grow then with a classically trained Chef. The ability to eat Mexican food daily didn’t hurt either.

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Corol has over 18 years of Retail, Customer Service and Food/Beverage industry experience. Corol Graduated from the Antonelli Institute in Philadelphia, PA in 2011 with a degree in her other love Photography. She uses this skill to help photograph food and various other events as needed.

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Currently Corol resides in Williamsport, PA with her two fur babies Frappi Chino & Cappi Chino.

 

Erica was born & raised locally growing up in Hughesville, PA.

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She brings to the table over 23 years Combined Experience in Customer Service, Advertising/Marketing & the Restaurant/Bar Industry. She is extremely organized & loves to help plan events down to the smallest detail to ensure a smooth delivery.

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She can be reached via email any time.

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Erica resides in Williamsport, PA with her Husband Curiel, Son Kale, Step Daughter Adrianna, as well as our Fur Babies Nori, Kelp, Arame & Russian Tortoise Stinky Marvin.

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ServSafe & RAMP Certified.