ABOUT NICOLE

Filipino Food leader, James Beard Finalist, Best-Selling Author, New York Times Food Festival Panelist.

Chef Nicole Ponseca has made herself known as a pioneer of Filipino food in the U.S. through her critically acclaimed NYC restaurants, Maharlika and Jeepney. She also now operates a pop-up version of her Jeepney restaurant in Wynwood, Miami.

At the forefront of Asian American food entrepreneurship, Nicole is steadfast in her commitment and advocacy for AAPI causes and mentorship.