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Ericca Sadler

The Boston Public Library Is a New Home for Up-and-Coming Restaurant Talent

Colombian vendor Magic Empanadas kicks off the library’s restaurant incubator series in 2025. Colombian vendor Magic Empanadas, owned by Edward Jerez, is in the middle of a ten-day takeover of the kitchen that runs through Sunday, February 2. Diners can head to the bar to order the namesake crunchy corn empanadas stuffed with savory and sweet fillings like carnitas mixed with fire-roasted corn, cilantro, and cheddar or guava and cheese. Jerez is also featuring plates not found at Magic Empanadas’ tent at farmers markets, festivals, and events around the city where it pops up, like a Colombian picada with potatoes, chorizo, morcilla, crispy arepas, and tostones, or fried plantains, served with sauces including a traditional Colombian hogao.

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Ericca Sadler

Plot twist: Magic Empanadas at BPL

Starting on Friday, Jan. 24, the library welcomes Magic Empanadas, created by Dedham’s Edward Jerez. Jerez, 37, is a longtime restaurant server. This is his first venture. It’s a busy time: He’s rolling out the business while also expecting a baby, due this summer. Try his crunchy, gluten-free dishes during the weeklong Map Room program, or find him at local farmers’ markets.

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Ericca Sadler

AIM Video Featuring CommonWealth Kitchen

CommonWealth Kitchen is a company that is transforming food systems . With their shared kitchen and other resources, they are creating economic opportunity through inclusive entrepreneurship for up and coming food service companies . Thank you CWK for your inspiring work!!! And many thanx to EmVision Productions, a diverse led video production company, for your masterful storytelling; this video truly captures the essence of CWK.

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