Hailed as one of Puerto Rico’s most recognizable and prolific chefs, Mario is the owner of 4 restaurants in Puerto Rico (Mario Pagan, La Central by Mario Pagan, Raya at the OLV 55 Hotel, and Melao). Most recently, he opened Chayote in Winter Park, FL. A contestant on The Next Iron Chef, Pagan has been lauded in an array of publications such as Food & Wine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire Magazine, and Travel and Leisure.
(Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another expert will join this cruise instead.)