About Mary Dona
I’m Mary Dona—a chef who believes the best meals come from passion, not just training. Unlike my friends, the Roby sisters, I didn’t go to culinary school. Instead, I learned by traveling, tasting, and experimenting in kitchens from Bangkok to Barcelona. My food is fearless—spicy, smoky, and unapologetically bold. I opened Dona’s Kitchen, a tiny but fiery eatery where I blend street food inspiration with premium ingredients. Critics call it "recklessly delicious." I call it cooking from the gut. I may not have a Michelin star (yet), but what I lack in formal training, I make up for in flavor. Every dish I create is a challenge: Can I make you remember this meal tomorrow? So far, the answer’s been yes.