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SUMIAO CHEN

Sumiao was born and raised in Changsha, Hunan, China. She comes from a family of artisans; her father is a famous local painter and calligrapher, and her mother owns a local art gallery. Originally trained in medicine and pharmaceuticals, holding a medical doctor and master of science degree in FDA Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Sumiao is known in the Boston Chinese community for her pharmaceutical research accomplishments, singing voice, and cooking skills. Her love of food led her to pursue her passion for the restaurant business from an early age. Over the last 14 years, she has invested in multiple restaurants in the Boston Metro Area. In 2014, she completed the certificate programme at Le Cordon Bleu School of French Cooking and, in 2017, she opened Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Kendall Square, Cambridge, which quickly became a Chinese food destination in the Boston area, serving high-end Hunan cuisine.