Sarma Melngailis is an American entrepreneur and restaurateur who is best known for founding the vegan restaurant chain, Pure Food and Wine. She is also the author of the book, Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Plants and Less Processed Food.
Born in Riga, Latvia, Sarma Melngailis moved to the United States with her family when she was a young child. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in English literature. After college, she moved to New York City and began working in the restaurant industry.
In 2004, Sarma Melngailis opened Pure Food and Wine, a vegan restaurant in New York City. The restaurant quickly became a popular destination for vegans and vegetarians, and it was named one of the best restaurants in the city by Zagat.
In addition to running Pure Food and Wine, Sarma Melngailis is also an author. She wrote the book Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Plants and Less Processed Food, which was published in 2009. The book provides readers with tips and recipes for creating delicious raw food dishes.
Sarma Melngailis has also been featured in several television shows and documentaries, including the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and the documentary “Food, Inc.”
Sarma Melngailis’ net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. She is married to her husband, Matthew Kenney, who is also a vegan chef and restaurateur. The couple has two children.
Sarma Melngailis is 5 feet 5 inches tall. She is currently in her mid-forties.
