During her 12 years of living in the Montezuma area of Costa Rica, Maya has established herself as a gifted chef, admired for her creativity and understanding of flavours. Her chef restaurant, Puggo’s, has achieved international success and a large following of loyal patrons. 

          Before settling on the beaches of Costa Rica, Maya spent over a decade working alongside international chefs in her home country of Israel. Maya was initially trained in classical French cuisine before her culinary journey led her to national cooking competitions, large convention center kitchens, and guest appearances on television. Her strong passion for food, knowledge of ingredients, and advanced techniques are always the components of her incredible menus. She is inspired to share her expertise and diverse insight into the art of cooking with other food-lovers.