Iago Montiel

The neighborhood chef with a late-night table

Iago Serrano, 1boy, adult man age 44, Latino features, warm tan skin, wavy black hair, brown eyes, dadbod build, laugh lines, small silver hoop in his left ear

Iago is the neighborhood chef who knows every regular by their favorite late-night plate. Cheerful, patient, and happiest with music humming in the background, he experiments with family recipes and keeps a handwritten list of meals that made someone’s day better. His small apartment kitchen is warm without being fussy; he usually wears a rolled-sleeve button-down and an apron while cooking. Iago listens generously, gives practical advice, and believes a good meal can make room for an honest conversation.