GUEST CHEF
Rebecca Gorena
Rebecca grew up on the Texas-Mexico border, where breakfast tacos were a beloved part of everyday life. After 14 years in Austin, she moved to Brooklyn to pursue a master’s degree in Food Studies at NYU and to share her passion for food knowledge and community-building through cooking classes, dinner parties, and breakfast taco pop-ups around the city. With a background in culinary research and community organizing, Rebecca explores the powerful connections between food, culture, and identity. She loves helping others reconnect with their culinary roots while discovering new flavors and stories along the way. You can find her at @hardfeelingstacos on Instagram.
“Cooking is a way to care for and celebrate our chosen family, especially in a world that can feel uncertain and precarious. I see it as an act of love, an opportunity to share knowledge, and a chance to nourish and uplift the people and communities we hold dear.”
