From Bolognese to Spirit Panthers — Chef Aricia Alvarado on Food, Flow & Plant Medicine
Marley sits down with her longtime partner-in-chaos Chef Aricia Alvarado—restaurateur, award-winning mixologist, ambiance whisperer, and the woman behind Alchemy Kitchen, where every bite is basically edible art. Born on a coffee and cacao plantation in Nicaragua (yes, for real) and trained in L.A.’s legendary kitchens, Aricia brings bold flavor and even bolder vibes to everything from food to florals.
They dive into her culinary journey (hello, Parkway Grill to Genovese’s pizzeria), her obsession with ambiance (lighting matters, people), and how pottery, plant medicine, and panther-mermaids floating in space somehow unlocked her creative fire. You’ll laugh, you’ll crave carbs, you might even text your spirit guide.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How Aricia built two thriving culinary brands (and what keeps her inspired)
- Why ambiance is everything—and the secret sauce to setting the vibe
- The surprising link between creative intuition and meditation
- How plant medicine helped her stop second-guessing and start flowing
- Pottery, perfectionism, and what it means to return to your roots
- Floating panther-mermaids (it makes sense, promise)
- A call to have more fun with your food—and your life
Guest Links:
📸 Instagram: @alchemy_kitchen_
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