I am a Jersey girl, born and raised. For four generations my family has been coming to Long Beach Island, and I’ve spent a few summers working in the Beach Haven community. About five years ago, after I graduated from college, I moved to Madrid, Spain, and have been there ever since.

One of the people who influenced me to live my life differently when I moved abroad was Anthony Bourdain. My mom and I have been fans of his shows for years.