Chef Maria Mazon Of Tucson’s Boca And Sona On Representing Her Mexico

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🗓️ 30 January 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Chef Maria Mazon was a waitress at a Mexican-American restaurant outside Tucson when she found herself in the kitchen giving the cooks ideas for what to make. Today, she is the celebrated owner of Boca restaurant and Sona bodega in Tucson, Arizona, and has appeared on "Chopped" and Season 18 of "Top Chef." Tacos, salsas, and the cuisine of Sonora, Mexico, where she was raised, are Chef Maria’s passions. “I’m here to represent my Mexico,” she explained. “I would not change my story for the world.” Chef Maria joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, the confidence that helped her excel in the kitchen, the appliance tattooed on her thigh (want to guess?), the Tucson culinary scene, and more. Catch this episode and learn how Chef Maria puts her heart and soul into everything she does, from her food to her businesses to her life. Thank you to Graduate Hotels for supporting this episode. If you’d like to hear from Chef Maria in person, join us at the Graduate Hotel Tuscon event happening Thursday, Feb. 23rd. Tickets here. There will be a panel discussion with Maria and other local food personalities plus snacks & sips. Want to come to Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee on April 15th in NYC? Get your ticket here. This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Maria: Instagram, Boca Restaurant, Sona Tortillas, Borderlands Brewing Co.

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0:00.0	Hi, Boys and girls are all fired up.
0:07.0	I'm the founder. I'm the founder and editor of Cherry Bomb Magazine.
0:11.0	Hello, I'm the to Radio Cherry Bomb, and I'm your host, Carrie Diamond.
0:21.9	I'm the founder and editor of Cherry Bomb Magazine.
0:25.4	Each week, I talk to the coolest culinary folks around.
0:28.5	Today, I am chatting with my new best friend, Chef Maria Maison.
0:32.5	Maria is the executive chef and owner of Boca Restaurant and the Sona Bodega, both in Tucson, Arizona.
0:39.3	And she is overseeing the kitchen at the brand new Borderlands Brewing location, also in Tucson.
0:45.2	Some of you might know Maria from her appearances on Chopped and Season 18 of Top Chef.
0:50.2	She is funny, honest, and clearly puts her heart and soul into everything she does, from her
0:55.5	tacos to her famous salsas, to her life in Tucson with her firefighter wife, son, and two dogs.
1:02.2	Stay tuned and learn how Chef Maria got her start, what kitchen appliance, yes, what kitchen
1:07.9	appliance is tattooed on her thigh and how her salsas reflect her mood.
1:13.3	One of the reasons I am so excited to talk to Maria is because she and I will be hanging out in person at the Graduate Tucson Hotel for a special networking event.
1:21.9	It's taking place Thursday, February 23rd, from 5 to 7.30 p.m. at the Moonstone, which is the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar.
1:30.8	Graduate Tucson is just steps from the University of Arizona campus. Come and meet other folks in the
1:36.3	bomb squad and from the local culinary scene and enjoy snacks and sips from the Moonstone.
1:42.1	Then we'll have a talk and panel discussion with great food folk, including Chef Maria.
1:46.5	Tickets are $30 and include all food, drinks, and a copy of our magazine.
1:50.9	Head to Cherrybomb.com to snag your ticket, and we can't wait to see you.
1:54.5	We are also hosting networking events at the Graduate Hotel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on February 9th, and at the Graduate Hotel in Pal Hill, North Carolina on February 9th, and at the Graduate Hotel
2:02.7	in Palo Alto, California, on March 2. If you've pals in any of these cities, let them know.
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