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Exiled Chef Thrives in Denver Selling Tamales

3/24/2026

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  • Marina Zardate, a former restaurant owner in Mexico, fled to the United States twelve years ago after threats from violent gangs.
  • She lives in Denver, where she struggles to make a living.
  • She supports herself with a single steamer pot to prepare tamales.
  • She sells expertly seasoned tamales by the dozen to friends and family.