The Farmiga Sisters in Focus: Nadia Farmiga's Journey Alongside Vera and Taissa
Nadia Farmiga channeled her creative energy into the culinary arts alongside her partner, Brazilian-born chef Wilson Costa. Together, they established Misto, a mobile culinary venture, catering operation, and pop-up dining concept headquartered in Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
The concept behind Misto stems from their combined heritage. Costa brings the traditions of Brazilian wood-fired cooking and churrasco, while Nadia introduces Eastern European preservation techniques, fermented staples, and seasonal produce sourced from regional Hudson Valley growers. Their outdoor setups feature live-fire grills, whole-animal roasts, and locally gathered vegetables, avoiding the sterile precision of conventional banquet catering.
Misto built its reputation through hyper-local pop-up events at regional breweries, cideries, and private agricultural estates. Customers regularly find Nadia managing site operations, coordinating guest logistics, and directing the front-of-house workflow while Costa oversees the open-flame cooking. The business operates without external corporate backing, sustaining itself entirely on word-of-mouth acclaim and repeat seasonal bookings.