Verde Mesa

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"After a long hiatus, chef Gabriel (Gaby) Hernández finally reopened Verde Mesa in 2023. The restaurant returns to its core mission as a seasonal, vegetable-forward establishment, but the kitchen team has reemerged with renewed creative force. Hernández can be found at farmers markets every week, sourcing ingredients like pomarossa, jobo, star fruit, and breadfruit. The menu, which takes cues from the Mediterranean, features small dishes that are most fun when shared. Save room for the purple cloud: a fruity, creamy, meringue-based dessert." - Paulina Salach Antonetti