COMMEMORATING THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF MITA

COMMEMORATING THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF MITA

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF MITA ______ HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of district of columbia in the house of representatives Thursday, January 16, 2025 Ms. Norton Mr. Speaker, today, I congratulate =========================== NOTE =========================== On January 16, 2025, page E45, in the second column, the following appeared: Ms. Norton. Mr. Speaker, today, I congratu- The online version has been corrected to read: Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I congratu- ========================= END NOTE ========================= the restaurant MITA, a rising star in the District of Columbia's thriving culinary scene, on its first anniversary, which was on December 29, 2024.MITA, spearheaded by Chef Miguel Guerra and Chef Tatiana Mora, is a vegetable-forward, Latin American restaurant located in the historic Shaw neighborhood. In recognition of its culinary excellence and creative approach, MITA earned a Michelin star last year, affirming its status as a premier dining destination. MITA is one of two new restaurants in D.C. to earn a Michelin star last year. Chef Guerra became the youngest Venezuelan chef to receive a Michelin star, and Chef Mora became the first Venezuelan female chef to earn a Michelin star. I congratulate MITA, Chef Miguel Guerra and Chef Tatiana Mora for their accomplishments. ____________________