ABOUT VIVA ABEJAS

“Viva Abejas” means “long live bees” in Spanish.
You might be wondering - why did Chef Richard Sandoval choose bees?

OUR MISSION

Our food system heavily depends on bees, and one in every three bites of food depends on bees for pollination. As a restaurant group focused on Latin cuisine, bees are important, as they are major pollinators of the agave plant and avocados. Since 2022, our guests have enjoyed bee-centric food & drink collections, while learning about the importance of education & awareness for the wellbeing of bees.

FOOD SPECIALS

Our 2024 collection featured items including Coconut Ceviche with orange blossom honey, Duck Confit Tacos with pickled vegetables and agave honey and sweet treats like our Honey-Vanilla Cheesecake.

DRINK SPECIALS

Sip, sip, save the bees! Our pollinator-inspired drink specials included the Margarita Royale with bee pollen, Garden Spritz with honey caramelized oranges, The Beekeeper with edible flowers & more!

MAKING AN IMPACT
Investing in young people is the best way to lay groundwork for the future, and the bees need our help. Viva Abejas is an initiative with a global reach, and any purchase of a food or drink special from our campaign will drive us towards a better future for all.


OUR GOAL
To educate 60,000 young learners annually with our initiatives. Classroom packets, learning modules, an educational video, and "Viva Abejas" - the children's book by Chef Sandoval - will continue to help us achieve this goal. 

VIVA ABEJAS: THE CHILDREN'S BOOK

We are excited to share that Chef Richard Sandoval's first children’s book, Viva Abejas, is published and available on Amazon Prime.

The book is a study into sustainability and the food cycle for early readers and bee enthusiasts alike. The story tells of a young Ricardo who meets a Queen Bee in his abuela’s backyard, who educates him on the importance of pollination and conservation.

HOW YOUR PURCHASE HELPS

100% of book proceeds will go to the World Bee Project

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

In partnership with Slow Food USA, we have developed educational resources to enhance the Viva Abejas campaign, and have partered with Title I schools in regions around the United States. Click below to download the lesson plan to use for your educational purposes!

DONATE

Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, contributing to the pollination of countless plants and crops that sustain life on Earth. World Bee Project is dedicated to the conservation and protection of these essential pollinators, working towards a sustainable future for both bees and the environment. In our efforts to make a positive impact, we are seeking donations to further the World Bee Project's initiatives.