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Alex Pineda grew up watching his mom, Lydia Shire, cook feasts. Now it’s his turn.
I think my very first memories were definitely at Biba, which was at 272 Boylston St., right across from the [Public] Garden. Obviously, an iconic restaurant, both in Boston but definitely for my mother’s career. I said my first words at Biba, at the garde …