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December 30, 2012
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Meet Your Merchant: Fia’s Bistro brings European fusion to Alta Sierra

Adam Ornellas is finally living his dream, and it shows. After 22 years in the culinary field, the longtime chef and his wife, Teresa, opened Fia’s Bistro in July 2012. Although the Alta Sierra “European fusion” restaurant is in the former location of the now-defunct Gray Goose Bistro and Bar, the two eateries share little in common. The bistro’s name comes from Ornellas’ mother, Ofelia, who was affectionately known as Fia. “My mother was the one who initially instilled in me a real appreciation for good food,” he said. “She cooked with passion and a respect for fresh ingredients.” Early …

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