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Jan 2025
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1150: David Vargas, Chef/Partner at Vida...

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David Vargas was previously on the show for episode 755 back in 2020. David Vargas is a chef who co-owns Vida Cantina, a Mexican restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is also a partner in Ore Nell's, a Texas BBQ restaurant in Kittery, ME with a brand new location in Biddeford, ME. David is also the Vice President of a non-profit called Cultivate.

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  • Website: https://www.vidacantinanh.com

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