Building upon the local farm-to-table trend begun by Michael’s Genuine in 2007 is new Midtown restaurant Sustain, an eco-friendly spot determined to capitalize upon the wealth of Florida’s resources. (TheFeast.com – Lesley Elliot, December 15, 2010)
The experience starts with the décor—mangrove trees were imported from one of the few such sustainable forests (in Guatemala) and the ceiling fixtures were produced from recycled aluminum. The real story, however, is the food. The menu is divided into “bites,” “starters,” “mains” and “sides,” with locavore elements interspersed throughout. The strip steak is sourced from Four Arrows Ranch in Ocala, the veggies from hydroponic farm Swank and Paradise Farms, and the snapper from P.T. Fish. Chef Alejandro Piñero (whose previous stints include Casa Tua and Fratelli Lyon) is “deeply tied to our drive toward sustainability.” Check out our menu preview and work up an appetite. Sustain opens this Saturday, December 18, and is located at 3252 NE 1st Avenue #107 (305-424-9079). (see original story)
