Adrianna Colon

In the bustling world of culinary delights, there exists a realm where creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurship blend harmoniously. Adrianna Colon, known as Chef Adrii, embodies this fusion as the owner and head chef of Adrii’s Kitchen & Catering. What started as a humble venture selling dinner plates has blossomed into a thriving catering service, hosting events with up to 500 delighted guests.

Adrii’s story is a testament to the power of transformation and following your passion. Prior to becoming a culinary virtuoso, she found herself limited to the monotony of office work that so many are accustomed to. Disenchanted by the routine, she yearned for an escape. It was during her hiatus that she discovered her sanctuary in the kitchen, where her creativity soared without boundaries. This newfound culinary journey was the genesis of Adrii’s Kitchen.

“Cooking was a way to just allow myself to be free,” Chef Adrii shared. “I call it my happy place. For me, it’s just this place where you don’t have to think. You don’t have to do anything. You get to just allow yourself to be free with the food and create and imagine and do whatever you possibly can.”

Adrii’s culinary inspirations transcend the kitchen. A fan of the popular show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” she used to watch it with a pen and paper in hand, jotting down ideas and innovations that sparked in her imagination.

Her style gravitates toward dishes with distinctive personalities and explosive flavors, making appetizers her canvas of choice. One of her signature creations, the “avocado salmon bites,” is a crispy wonton harboring seasoned salmon adorned with a refreshing avocado salad.

“I really like food that has a personality of its own,” she explained, “food that just gives so much flavor and so much in one bite, so that’s why we specialize in appetizers.”