"We just wanted to have something where the community could gather and have a place to visit while they're visiting their place of residence ... and feel a bit of normalcy after such a devastating event," said Jim Harris, the restaurant manager and chief executive of Gladstones Legacy Group.
Maldonado expressed, "I love the dish. I love the name. I love the flavors... it's the perfect dish." This facilitates her deep connection to her roots and culinary heritage.