ViV Magazine Volume 4 (April - May 2014) ViV Magazine Volume 4 (April - May 2014) | Page 46

Exclusive Profile: Chef Thia Her most cherished dream is to be able to open her signature restaurant in her native Haiti. She gives a piece of advice to all culinary students getting ready to join the work force: “Be humble, accept criticism positively, focus and learn from your mistakes, let your creativity fly to the skies and unleash your passion, while always preserving your originality and last but not least, be disciplined”. While living in Miami at present, her most cherished dream is to be able to open her signature restaurant in her native Haiti. Her kaleidoscope of goodies is quite wide and just to mention one of her specialties Viv highly recommends Chef Thia’s “Mon grilled steak”. ViVmaghaiti.com | Pg. 46 | Cynthia Verna’s expertise, her love for Caribbean/fusion platters, her delicate choice of spices, her creativity, dedication and wild imagination are just some of the characteristics why all those who have had the privilege of enjoying her culinary god-given gift consider her as the fairy godmother of modern Haitian cuisine. On this note, you will excuse me since I am about to savor a delicious seafood platter exquisitely elaborated by Chef Thia!!!! Our readers can contact Chef Thia on: INSTAGRAM: chefthia, FACEBOOK: cookingma-thia, EMAIL: [email protected]