It’s been nearly six years since Alma Cocina Latina first opened its doors in Baltimore, Maryland. The Venzulean hotspot draws customers with plates of pescado frito (fried fish) and pork-filled arepas. But it’s what co-owner Irena Stein is doing in the restaurant’s back of the house that’s truly impressive. Since 2015, Stein has brought over four (soon to be five) chefs through the U.S. government’s O-1 Visa, a non-resident visa granted to individuals showing “exceptional talent” in their field. It’s a huge number for one restaurant, especially over such a…
