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Mare E Monte Members

Who We Are - The faces behind the flavors

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Prince

Owner & General Manager

Favorite dish on the menu: Carcofi al Tartufo

Hobbies: Prince enjoys swimming, hiking and reading books.

(210) 267-1233

Lorik Mehmetaj

Head Chef and Co-Owner

Favorite dish on the menu: Lobster Ravioli 

Hobbies: Lorik enjoys hiking and swimming.

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Melissa Buus

Pastry Chef

Favorite dish on the menu: The Sole

Hobbies: Melissa likes going to the beach with her children, she's an avid reader, loves taking care of a variety of animals, gardening, and creating new pastry flavors, custom cakes and cookie orders.

(210) 267-1233

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Paulina Gutierrez

Sous Chef

Favorite dish on the menu: Sole Oregenata 

Hobbies: Paulina loves to cook and spend her time traveling the world.

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Josiah Manry 

Sous Chef

Favorite dish on the menu: Spaghetti Carbonara

Hobbies: Josiah enjoys playing drums, piano and hiking.

Lavril Hernandez

Sous Chef

Favorite dish on the menu: Lamb Chops 

Hobbies: Lavril is passionate about traveling , eating good food and hiking.

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 Albana Dervishaji

Esse

Favorite dish on the menu: Truffle Mushroom Risotto

Hobbies: Albana is passionate about cooking, going hiking with her kids, and swimming.

Jace Venetz

Floor Manager

Favorite dish on the menu: The Bronx Pollo Paramagina

Hobbies: Jace likes playing basketball and learning about cars.

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 Zerina Shatri

Waiter

Favorite dish on the menu: Crab cakes

Hobbies: Zerina enjoys her time playing basketball, hiking, reading and baking.

Jesus Cepeda

Waiter

Favorite dish on the menu: Polle Monte

Hobbies: Jesus likes trying different foods, adventure and exploring.

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Rafael Nikas

Waiter

Favorite dish on the menu:  Sole Oregenata with shrimp on top

Hobbies: Rafael enjoys his time fishing, hiking and cooking.

Lucky Dervishaj

Waiter

Favorite dish on the menu: Lamb Chops

Hobbies: Lucky is passionate about soccer, cooking and hiking.

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