Beristain is an award-winning chef and owner of Grupo Pangea, which includes his first restaurant venture, Pangea, as well as La Catalina and Genoma. Beristain has helped to revolutionize Mexican cuisine has risen to international acclaim by creating an exceptional blend of old world flavors with a contemporary flair. Since he first started working in restaurants at the age of 14, to graduating with honors from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Partk, Beristain has continued to learn and evolve to become one of the most celebrated Mexican Chefs.