Marlene Divina
Marlene Divina is the Founder and Partner of divinAmerica. She is an award-winning author, editor, and writer recognized by the James Beard Foundation.
As restaurateur and consultant, Marlene has contributed to diverse projects, ranging from public legacy food concepts at the Smithsonian Institution in our nation's capital to pioneering innovative initiatives for independent business owners throughout the American West. With a strong passion for flavor, Marlene as a recipe creator, tirelessly seeks solutions that enhance taste, texture, and composition. Her presentations reflect a wisdom and wit that inspires partners and peers alike. Additionally, she has a methodical approach to recipe testing ensuring thorough, clear assessment and analysis. Under her expert creative and editorial direction, we develop a wide array of content, including marketing materials, social media messaging, training collateral, trade papers, periodical articles, and cookbooks.
Marlene serves as the driving force and foundational inspiration behind our expanding event enterprises.
Fernando Divina
Fernando Divina serves as the Director and partner of divinAmerica. An award-winning restaurateur, hotelier, chef, and grocer, he collaborates with your team to create innovative food and beverage concepts. For startups, he interprets your objectives and assists in shaping, defining, and developing a comprehensive plan of action from ideation to live operations.
With decades of innovative project and business start-up experience, he is able to develop dynamic and creative solutions to expand your business or seed your new enterprise.
His tenacity and keen focus on client and partner goals has produced among the nation's most creative and enduring business models.
Peer and Industry Recognition
Receiving a nod from our family of colleagues and competitors alike is in all ways humbling. We recognize that for every accomplishment, there are many more challenges to come and as ever, a new and better way of gaining ground. It is our highest honor to serve our partners, clients and guests above all else. Our truest and most meaningful rewards are the smiles of approval and the success of our engagements.
Honors + Accolades
Oregonian Restaurant of the Year
Gourmet Magazine
America's Top Tables
The Slow Food International Snailblazer Award Winners
James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence
International Association
of Culinary Professionals
Award for Excellence
Finalist
Gourmand International Cookbook Award
Best Culinary History Book in the World
Honorable Mention
ACF Oregon Chef of the Year
American Seafood Challenge Gold Medals Awards
Culinary Olympic Gold Medal and Multiple Medals Awards
American Culinary Federation Gold Medals and Multiple Medals Awards
