Having an Italian grandmother who was “the best cook ever” inspired Andrea to pursue her career in the culinary arts. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she worked in New York under acclaimed chefs Don Pintabona at the Tribeca Grill and Gary Robins at Aja. Her first executive chef title came at the critically celebrated, award-winning Wish restaurant at The Hotel of South Beach. Andrea and husband Frank opened their own successful restaurant, Talula, in the heart of the Miami Beach arts district in June 2003.

Andrea became a Grey Poupon fan as a child when she enjoyed it on her sandwiches. Now her customers enjoy it in everything from vinaigrettes to gnocchi and on everything from her stuffed pork chop to salmon. Because of its balanced flavor, she relies on it as much as salt, pepper or lemon juice in the creation of her unique yet approachable food.

Andrea's Recipes

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