The Story of Arepa Mia

This story, as most do, begins with my mother and food. The name Arepa Mia is about my heart, my arepas, and my mom.

In Venezuela, my mother made arepas on the streets to support us. I helped her as much as I could. Along the way, I learned more and more about the business and she taught me more and more recipes. We would go to the arepa stand every day and sell arepas that we had made in our home. This helped me buy books for school and gave me a passion for cooking. When I realized how much I really enjoyed creating food for people, I decided I needed to attend cooking school. When I moved to America, I knew immediately that I wanted to bring these arepas here. I moved to New Orleans in 1998 and eventually I ended up in Atlanta. My dream is getting closer and closer to a reality every day that passes. Arepa Mia, to me, is about simple comfort, simple love, and simple food. When I call my mom in Venezuela and tell her that people here love her arepas she just can't believe it! Thank you, to everyone, for being a part of Arepa Mia!

Arepa Mia would love to set up our grill and serve arepas and papelon con limón for your next party. Give us a call if you would like us to deliver arepas to your office or home. Currently, we are participating in the Atlanta Underground Market once a month and we have plans to move into The Sweet Auburn Curb Market permanently. Thank you so much for all of your support! We could not be here if it was not for all of you. Please feel free to give us all the feedback you have and thank you so much for enjoying our arepas.

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