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................................................................................................................ Chef Eric Rivera A Culinary Champion with Healthy Cuisine B Y P HOTOS BY D I A NNA P AULK W HEN DINING IN A FINE DINING RESTAURANT , MOST PEOPLE DON ’ T WORRY ABOUT THE SOURCE OF THEIR FOOD . I F THE DESCRIPTION SOUNDS GOOD , IT HAS A BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION AND TASTES DIVINE , THEY ARE SATISFIED . ut what if the chef at your favorite restaurant is committed to be a responsible steward when creating the dishes, he serves his guests. It could make a huge difference for those who want to eat clean and healthy. Eric Rivera, executive chef with Vintage Hospitality group, owner of Vintage Year and Vintage Café, is a master designer of the some of the most delicious entrees that are completely healthy for his guests. He and Vintage Year were recently named among five Grand Finalists in the James Beard Founda- tion’s Blended B Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 0CTOBER 2019 15