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Chef Martin Amaya, began his professional career in the early 1990s as a chef at Mezza Luna Restaurant in Northampton, Ma. In 2001, he became executive chef at Carmelina's in Hadley, were he remained for 9 years, contributing to its success as a culinary landmark. In 2010, Martin and his wife Maritza opened their own restaurant in South Deerfield, naming it "Alinas" after their daughter. It was here in a more intimate setting that Martin further explored and developed his commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. When, by karmic coincidence the Carmelina's location became avaialbe in 2012. Martin and his family returned "home." Today, Chef Martin and his family and staff welcome you into their Hadley home and invite you to experience the pleasures of food and friendship.Chef Martin Amaya, began his professional career in the early 1990s as a chef at Mezza Luna Restaurant in Northampton, Ma. In 2001, he became executive chef at Carmelina's in Hadley, were he remained for 9 years, contributing to its success as a culinary landmark. In 2010, Martin and his wife Maritza opened their own restaurant in South Deerfield, naming it "Alinas" after their daughter. It was here in a more intimate setting that Martin further explored and developed his commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. When, by karmic coincidence the Carmelina's location became avaialbe in 2012. Martin and his family returned "home." Today, Chef Martin and his family and staff welcome you into their Hadley home and invite you to experience the pleasures of food and friendship.