The Mexican Studies Oral History Project features Zarela Martínez. Martínez is a culinary professional, cookbook author, and award winner of the James Beard Foundation. Martinez is recognized as the pioneer of Mexican regional food in New York City. El Instituto de Estudios Mexicanos de CUNY presenta a Zarela Martínez una culinaria profesional, autora de libros de cocina, y ganadora del premio James Beard Foundation. Martínez es reconocida como la pionera de la comida regional mexicana en la ciudad de Nueva York. Guest(s): Zarela Martínez, Chef.