Acclaimed local chef Deborah VanTrece opens new Latin soul restaurant in Cascade Heights

Chef Deborah VanTrece’s new restaurant Serenidad serves Latin Soul food in the Cascade Heights neighborhood. (Josh Swinney)

The restaurateur, author, CEO and founder of VanTrece Hospitality Group, chef Deborah VanTrece stands at the intersection of food and culture. She describes her cuisine as “modern global soul food.” Her restaurants include Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours, Oreatha’s at the Point and the newly-opened Serenidad, a Latin soul cuisine restaurant in Cascade Heights. VanTrece joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about her ventures and the world atlas of delicious flavors they represent.

Interview highlights:

On the concept and cuisine of Oreatha’s at the Point: