About Pura Vita
Chef Tara Punzone is an Italian American from New York, who has thrived on a vegan diet for over 30 years. Her passion for healthy southern Italian food has been evolving since her childhood when she decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Then Tara began converting all of her family’s traditional dishes to vegan versions of the same, without compromise. For the past 20 years, Chef Tara has worked alongside many inspirational chefs, honing her skills and preparing to make her childhood dream a reality.