Restaurant Week Confidential: Meet Ivan Gonzalez of Maria Maria

Patch sent the following questions to the restaurants participating in Walnut Creek Restaurant Week 2013 so we could learn more about the talented chefs and owners behind those kitchen doors. Today, meet Ivan Gonzalez, Operations Manager of Maria Maria, founded in 2007 with locations in Walnut Creek and Danville.

If you could get a reservation at any East Bay restaurant with a moment's notice, which one would it be? Sasa

What is your favorite junk food? Hot Dogs

If you had to give up coffee or wine, which would it be? Hard one to give up, MMMMM, Wine!! ;(

What would you eat for your last meal? Sushi

If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would you pick? Tiger Woods

Name one thing that's always in your fridge? Tortillas

What's your favorite dish to make? Chile Rellenos

What food trend are you most tired of? Chinese

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