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Since he was a young boy, Chef Juan Rodriguez traveled each summer from his home in Chicago to Monterrey, Mexico. While there, he spent much of his time with his Grandmother, Magdalena, in the kitchen – where he felt right at home. Magdalena had a tremendous passion for food, which she passed onto Juan. She took him to farmers markets, taught him how to shop at the local butcher’s shop, and introduced him to open fire cooking. Following in his Grandmother’s love for cooking, Juan obtained an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of Dallas. He then spent the next 15 years working his way up the chain-of-command in restaurants all over the country. While serving as the Executive Chef of Reata in downtown Fort Worth, he met his future bride, Paige. Together in 2015 they created Magdalena’s which is a full service catering company and supper club. Chef Juan and Paige host a supper club each month at their beautiful space at Magdalena’s, featuring an impressive, multi-course dinner made with locally sourced food with a fully visible food chain. With each course, Chef Juan walks guests through the creation of the dish, describing its ingredients, his inspiration, and once again revealing his passion for cooking. This fresh take on dining, paired with a stunning view of downtown Fort Worth, makes it a truly unforgettable experience.