Our Culinary Concept

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At Apululu Kitchen, our culinary vision celebrates the vibrant flavors of Latin-inspired Cuban-Mexican fusion with a Spanish touch. We offer catering services, private chef experiences, and art-driven culinary events where food, culture, and creativity come together. For everyday enjoyment, our takeout and dine-in options bring the same soulful flavors to life at our bistró-style café inside Foodie Labs, in the heart of WADA St. Pete—with convenient online ordering and delivery that let you enjoy the Apululu experience anywhere.

We are Chef Taimi Carrero García and visual artist Raciel Gómez Golpe—a husband-and-wife team blending culinary and visual art into one creative vision. Our story began in Cuba, cooking for cultural personalities and creating experiences where flavor met creativity. After a heart transplant in 2018, Chef Taimi embraced her passion with new purpose, and together we founded Cooking With Love in 2021, offering intimate paella experiences and private chef services filled with creativity and soul. In June 2023, we opened Apululu Latin Street Food at Foodie Labs in St. Pete’s WADA District—our dream restaurant, catering service, and gallery celebrating Latin-inspired Cuban-Mexican fusion with a Spanish touch. Within its first year, Apululu was featured in the Taste Taster Restaurant Guide by critic Dawn Stewart and in local media such as Tampa Centro and Tampa Beacon.