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Verde Mesa
Restaurant · San Juan ·
Verde Mesa
Restaurant · San Juan ·
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How Puerto Rico's Chefs Are Helping the Island Rebuild - AFAR
"Led by chef Gabriel Hernández (a 2018 James Beard Award semifinalist), this San Juan restaurant emphasizes locally grown ingredients—about 65% of its supply—to support farmers rebuilding after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Menu highlights include a curried eggplant dish and seasonal preparations such as a Moroccan-style beef stew and thin ribbons of chayote dressed with mango, lemon, and cilantro; the kitchen adapts constantly to showcase whatever ingredients are most readily available." - Kathleen Squires
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Seasonal vegetable-forward cuisine, creative small plates, romantic ambiance
