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Maritza J.

HaitianCaribbeanAmerican

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$19–$60per serving

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About Maritza

My love for cooking began at home, inspired by family traditions, bold flavors, and the joy of watching others enjoy amazing food. Cooking is for me a blessing and a privilege. Many of my dishes start with epis, the herb and pepper base Haitian cooking is built on. I blend parsley, scallion, thyme, garlic, and peppers into a fresh, flavorful green paste. On my menu you'll find legim, a slow-cooked vegetable stew served with rice and beans; oven-baked salmon with fresh thyme; pikliz, a bright and tangy slaw; and plenty more. I can take the spice up or down to whatever your family likes. Haitian food is my specialty, but I also love cooking Caribbean, American, and international fusion. I tell stories through taste while honoring culture and creativity, and my goal is always to create memorable experiences through food made with passion and love.

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Maritza's dishes

Mix and match these when you build your session, or request something totally custom.

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Haitian-Style Chicken or Beef

Chicken or beef seasoned Haitian-style and cooked down with potato and carrot until tender.

Can be made:
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Meat
Thyme
Parsley
Half stick of Butter
Onion
Green pepper
Scotch bonnet
Potatoes
Carrot

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Legim (Mashed Veggie) + Rice and Beans

A slow-cooked stew of cabbage, chayote, carrot, kale, and eggplant. Served with Haitian rice and red beans.

Can be made:
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Cabbage
Chayote
Carrots
Rice
Red beans
Kale
Eggplant
Vegetable oil

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Side

Pikliz

Cabbage and carrot pickled sharp with vinegar and lime. Bright, crunchy, and it wakes up anything on the plate.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Green cabbage, finely shredded
Medium carrot, grated
Small onion, thinly sliced
Scotch bonnet pepper, thinly sliced (half for mild, whole for spicy)
Garlic, thinly sliced
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper
White vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
Lime juice (optional but recommended)
Whole cloves (optional)

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

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Oven Baked Salmon

Salmon baked simply with fresh thyme and as much heat as you want.

Can be made:
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free

Ingredients

Salmon
Thyme
Scotch bonnet

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Djondjon Rice (Rice with Mushrooms and Shrimp)

Haitian black mushroom rice with shrimp and sweet green peas. The deep color comes from real djondjon, edible black mushrooms native to northern Haiti.

Can be made:
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Sesame-free
Gluten-free

Ingredients

Dried djon-djon mushrooms (add more for more flavor and color)
Oil
Rice
Green peas
Butter
Small onion, diced
Green pepper, diced
Garlic cloves, minced
Shrimp
Scotch bonnet pepper, 1 bouillon cube, and salt (to taste)
Epis (Haitian seasoning base)
Fresh thyme (or dried)

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Side

Green Salad

Crisp greens with fresh vegetables in a light vinaigrette.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Lettuce
Tomato
Cucumber
Carrot
Onion

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Haitian Macaroni

Baked macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce with sweet peppers and onion. Kid favorite.

Can be made:
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Nut-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Macaroni
Milk
Meat of choice
Cheese
Onions
Green peppers
Red pepper
Flour
Butter

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Haitian Patties

Flaky golden turnovers, filled with seasoned chicken. Can be made vegetarian or vegan.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free

Ingredients

Flour
Butter
Vegetable oil
Chicken thighs
Onion
Green peppers
Salt
Portions of cheese
Mexican cheese
Boiled eggs

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Griyo

Pork shoulder marinated in citrus, then simmered and fried until crisp.

Can be made:
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Pork shoulder (bite-size cubes)
Sour orange (or sour orange juice; substitute ¼ cup lime + orange juice)
Large onion, sliced
Bell pepper, sliced
Garlic, crushed
Scallions, chopped
Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, optional)
Epis (Haitian seasoning)
Thyme
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Side

Fried Pressed Plantains

Crispy green plantains that pair well with rice, griyo, anything.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Green plantains (medium size)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Salt, to taste

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Full meal

Haitian Spaghetti

A Haitian breakfast or brunch classic: spaghetti tossed with hot dogs or sausages and spices. Can be made mild on request.

Can be made:
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Spaghetti
Hot dogs or sausages
Tomato paste
Scotch bonnet
Parsley
Thyme
Vegetable oil
Herring

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Side

Salade Russe

A chilled salad of potato, beet, carrot, and green pepper, bound in mayonnaise.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Pescatarian

Ingredients

Potatoes
Beets
Carrot
Onion
Green pepper
Mayonnaise (dressing)

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Dessert+$94.12

Blan Manje (dessert)

Creamy coconut dessert with fruit and cherries. Usually made with rum. Can be made alcohol-free on request.

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free

Ingredients

Coconut milk
Milk (or evaporated milk)
Condensed milk
Fruit cocktail (drained)
Maraschino Cherries
Rum of your choice (to taste)
Alcohol 95% (to taste)
Sugar (to taste)
Vanilla (and sometimes almond extract)
Optional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

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Lalo

This is smashed jute leaves seasoned the Haitian way that can be eaten with rice. Can be eaten with or without meat

Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Dairy-free
Pork-free
Sesame-free
Shellfish-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free

Ingredients

Jute leaves

Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.

Standard availability

Maritza can also accept requests outside these hours — these are just their typical windows.

Sundays2:30 PM–8:30 PM
Tuesdays12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Wednesdays12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Thursdays12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Fridays12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturdays12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Reviews

5.0(1)

Aliyah

Jul 2026

Maritza was nothing short of exceptional. She came prepared and immediately got to work. Our kitchen is quite small - and somehow she managed to cook an entire feast for my household & I. We couldn’t be happier with the food she’s prepared for us and we will be savoring it for a while. So many leftovers and so much deliciousness. It’s authentic, flavorful, and cooked with lots of love. Our space was left tidy and cared for upon her departure. If you are like me and don’t have much exposure to Haitian cuisine, please give Maritza a try. You will not be disappointed!