About Us

Margaret is a true model of success, and demonstrates the benefits that come from hard work and determination. Self-described as “born with nothing” and fighting her way throughout life, to now be honored to be called “Empress” by her peers, colleagues and admirers today. Her story reminds her about China Empress Wu ZeTian, the only Empress in China, who had gone through three stages of her life from a concubine, to wife of Emperor, to ultimately becoming the only Empress of China, ruling during the Tang Dynasty for 35 years. Appropriately named, Margaret’s “Empress M” Napa restaurant will give her another chance to give back to the community and state she loves, through food, history and shared culture!  

Margaret is a highly entrepreneurial executive with her career focus on global trade and US China relationships, her unique knowledge and network are unprecedent. Through her businesses, Margaret had earned numerous awards including “US President Export Award”, “Exporter of the Year Award” from US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency; SBA “Export and Champion of the Year” Awards. Margaret has travelled to China with many US official delegations including US Secretary of Commerce Pritzker and three California Governor Pete Wilson, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Governor Jerry Brown; her contributions not only include significant business development but also executed a number of meaningful and sustainable exchanges involving culinary, education and historical programs. Margaret is determined to put Napa in her global roadmap by bringing in authentic Chinese Cuisine with culinary education in mind.”