Chef Israel Alvarez Molina comes from a background where Nixtamal Tortillas are an essential part of every meal. After working as Chef de Cuisine at Pujol in Mexico City, Chef Israel moved to Canada in 2008. When he arrived in Canada he found he deeply missed his vital connection to the cuisine of his heritage. The texture, aroma, flavour, and complexity of Nixtamal Tortillas was no longer available and along with it, his roots. While trying to build his new life as a Canadian Chef, Israel envisioned using his skills to bring the experience of Nixtamalized Corn to his new home. This vision lives at MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortilleria & Eatery.