I was fortunate enough to be invited to a private dinner party that was hosted by Chef Sadie — what an incredibly talented chef. This particular party had a mexican theme to it and she served carnitas and tamales — all made completely from scratch with a lot of love! The carnitas just melted in my mouth! Through connections with other guests, I have been even more fortunate to have been invited to a few other of her dinner parties — all incredibly amazing. I have never met anyone who has put so much time and effort into their cooking. She takes care to prepare her dishes with healthy, fresh ingredients. I was able to speak with her for a few moments at one gathering and learned that she has/does travel the world for culinary knowledge and inspiration. She was very kind and absolutely loves what she does — which I think is the key to success. I wish I could rate La Cucina Laurenti with 10 stars– a truly incredible experience. If you have the opportunity, Chef Sadie will WOW you!