Casa Ora
Our Mission
We are focused on bringing the beauty and nature of Venezuela to New York City. In times of political injustice upon Venezuelans, Casa Ora is dedicated to donating a portion of revenue to families forced to seek asylum due to a lack of human rights resources such as food, clean water, and government protection. Casa Ora has also partnered up with Emmy Award Nominated Photographer, Carlos Beltran, to feature his photographs on Venezuela in the form of art and take away postcards.
Ivo Diaz
Bar Director
Venezuelan born, New York City bred, mixologist, consultant and restaurateur. Ivo has worked over 18 years curating restaurant and cocktail programs including The Nomad Hotel, Eleven Madison Park, and One Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
Isbelis Diaz
Executive Chef
Born and raised in Maracaibo, Chef Diaz specializes in homeland cuisine. With a focus on authentic roots, Chef Diaz accounts her cooking to her childhood memories of Venezuela in the 70s and 80s in street food, comida de la playa, and family meals. Spending the last 16 years consulting and supplying prominent New York City restaurants and bakeries, Chef Diaz teamed with son, Ivo Diaz, to create a new vision on Venezuelan cuisine and culture.
"Venezuelans are happy, loving people. I want our guests to feel that vibrant culture when they eat our food. And more importantly, to feel at home, especially for those who've become refugees of Venezuela." -Isbelis Diaz