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Gastronomy with the power to connect

Tepui is a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection between gastronomy, migration, and diaspora.

¡Hola, soy Gaby!

I'm passionate about discovering and sharing the stories that bring what we call gastronomy to life. I grew up in a family where gathering around the table was everything, but I never imagined it could become my career.

I studied communications, driven by my love for dialogue and content creation, which led me to build a strong career in corporate and digital communications. However, during the pandemic, I decided to fully embrace my true passion: I trained as a cook and had the opportunity to intern at a renowned restaurant in Washington, D.C., thinking it would be the start of a new life as a chef.

But instead of finding success in the kitchen, I realized that the daily grind wasn’t for me: long hours standing, repeating dishes over and over, with no room for my creativity. This experience allowed me to see beyond the served dishes and to understand the incredible world that exists behind every restaurant, with its stories, its cooks, and its role in preserving our traditions and family memories.

From that “failure,” Tepui was born—a space where, through writing, creative ideas, documentaries, and culinary content, we connect beyond what's on the plate.

Stories

Zaatar Road
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Zaatar Road

¿Se han preguntado alguna vez qué hace tan única la comida libanesa? En estos últimos meses he aprendido que todo esto se debe, en gran parte, a la gran cantidad de productos de buena calidad que tienen los libaneses y que se utilizan para crear una de mis comidas favoritas. Y si además de esto le sumas una empresa con propósito, sign me up! Después de pasar muchos años trabajando en Estados Unidos, Maya Hachem (@maya0880) quiso conectarse con sus raíces libanesas y el espíritu trabajador de su comunidad. Después de pasar 4 meses conociendo productores alrededor de todo el Líbano en diferentes circunstancias, fundó @zaatar_road para celebrar las riquezas de su región y apoyar a que más familias del Líbano puedan vender sus productos en Estados Unidos. Me divertí mucho conociendo a Maya, comiendo increíble y conectando con esta cultura tan increíble que es parte clave de la cultura venezolana en la que crecí. Descubran @zaatar_road para ver todas las especias y productos increíbles que Maya tiene para ofrecer. In recent months I've discovered that all of this is due to the large amount of good quality products coming out of Lebanon, which are used to create some of my favorite meals. And when things couldn't get any better, the company backing these products have such an inspiring purpose that'll make you want to sign up! Have you ever wondered what makes Lebanese food so unique? In recent months I've discovered that all of this is due to the large amount of good quality products coming out of Lebanon, which are used to create some of my favorite meals. And when things couldn't get any better, the company backing these products have such an inspiring purpose that'll make you want to sign up! After spending many years working in the United States, Maya Hachem (@maya0880) wanted to connect with her Lebanese roots and the hard-working spirit of her community. After spending 4 months meeting producers around Lebanon under different circumstances, she founded Zaatar Road (@zaatar_road) to celebrate the riches of his region and help more Lebanese families sell their products in the United States. I had so much fun meeting Maya, eating amazing food, and connecting with this incredible culture that is a key part of the Venezuelan culture I grew up in. Discover @zaatar_road on Instagram to see all the amazing spices and products Maya has to offer.

Articles

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Diáspora y gastronompía venezolana: dos caras de la misma comida

Article for Anchoa Magazine

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Migraciones, resiliencia y la cocina natal

Article for Anchoa Magazine

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A Venezuelan Bite in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Article for Caracas Chronicles

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