Le Jardinier: A Prix-Fixe Lunch to Remember

Have you ever been to Le Jardinier? If not, then you’re making a big mistake. The Design District eatery is a vegetable-forward concept from Michelin-starred pedigree, and it certainly lives up to the reputation. Recently, the restaurant debuted a prix-fixe menu that’s worth a taste.

Here’s what you need to know about it.

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Wag Wednesday: Saul Ramos & Leah

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Since starting the blog, we’ve interviewed many members of the hospitality industry, and one constant among the interviewees has been a profound love for their pets. We thought it would be great to share this love with our readers. That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Saul Ramos, Chef de Cuisine at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and his Doberman Pinscher, Leah. Read more

#FindMeAHomeFriday: Spike – ella

Parmigiano Crusted Grilled Cheese from ella in the Design District.

Here’s Spike! A 10 year old with some eye issues and back leg weakness due to an unknown spinal issue.  He can still run around the backyard and play! He’s totally lovable but needs to be watched as he’s not allowed to jump up or down from the couch or other things. For more information on this hungry pug, visit his adoption page.

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#FindMeAHomeFriday is a campaign by Compassionate Pug Rescue and Miami Food Pug to help South Florida pugs find a forever home. Each Friday in June, we will be photoshopping a rescue pug available for adoption into an MFP food picture. For more details on the original campaign, visit the campaign page

Chef Dena Marino of MC Kitchen: The Design District’s Culinary Trailblazer

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Back in 2012, MC Kitchen first opened in the Design District. Three years later, this Italian eatery is still going strong while many of its neighbors have shuttered their doors. In an area not exactly known for long-lasting tenants, MC Kitchen’s longevity is a testament to the quality experience awaiting diners inside 4141 NE 2nd Avenue.

It’s a quality experience that we’ve partaken in several times during the last month. After first meeting Chef Marino at a Common Threads community event and pulling some mozzarella with her, we had to visit her restaurant, try out the food and find out more about her and this Design District gem. So that’s exactly what we did.

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Crumb on Parchment’s Jessica Hernandez: A Rising Star

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If you haven’t heard the name Jessica Hernandez in South Florida’s food scene or seen her decadent work on the Instagram account @Jessi_Bakes, it’s just a matter of time. The Crumb on Parchment pastry chef has made quite the name for herself since first falling in love with baking at a young age. Her demeanor is just as sweet as her treats, which we discovered when we met a few weeks ago to talk about all things baking.

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