Mari Vila

Born and raised in Mexico City, Mari developed an early passion for cooking learning through her grandmother. At a young age spending time in the family’s farm, she was able to experience and be involved in the process of how food and ingredients such as herbs and vegetables were grown and harvested, which inspired a love for plants and their medicinal properties. Mari is a certified Living Food Chef and has extensive experience working with and studying different kinds of medicinal plants.

Mari has worked very diligently over the years to be a positive influence in the Miami local community, opening the doors to her urban garden eco-escape from the city and restaurant called SmartBites, where she is owner and chef.