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MEET CHEF BERNIE MATZ

5 questions with the man behind Bodega's success.

bodega south beach

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Besides Bodega, what's 
your favorite spot to eat?

Lunch: Pita Hut on 41st St.  Dinner: Locura Marina Peruvian Restaurant on 71st & Collins

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5

Questions

with

Bernie

Matz

When and what made
you become a chef?

My mother claims, that as a very small child, I didn't play with my toys, I was much more amused to play in the kitchen with pot & pans. Ultimately, my inspiration 
to create wonderful experiences, & host my friends and family.  In business my inspiration is to produce sellable dishes at a profit.  

Whats your favorite dish 
at bodega?  

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My favorite dish at work is always the one that sells the most.  
So, our "Barbacoa Taco", If you ask me what is my favorite dish to 
eat...Ceviche! 

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You are known as the Seafood fest taco champ, what taco won you 
that award and what's your favorite part of being involved with seafood 
fest?  

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Where do you see yourself In 10 years?

Retired and in love!

This year I retire after winning back the Championship for the 4th time in 5 years.  
My secret to victory...I always do Florida Lobster taco, how are you going to beat that??  
The Seafood fest is run by a wonderful, hardworking family that produces one of the best 
events in town, a great show value! 

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I didn't play with my 
toys, I was much more 
amused to play in the 
kitchen.

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