A Quickie With Justin Garriga
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For Executive Chef Justin Garriga, the kitchen has always been a place of instinct. As a teenager, his passion for cooking which stemmed from his dislike of his mom’s cooking, his talents would soon reveal themselves in unexpected ways.
After training at Miami Culinary Institute, Garriga’s path unfolded methodically, from crafting menus and leading the kitchen at BabyJane to working alongside chef Brad Kilgore at Ember, each experience sharpened his understanding of ingredients and technique. His time under chef Sebastian Fernandez also proved to be life-changing and before he knew it, his journey would lead him to Atlanta, New York, and Martha’s Vineyard, where he served as chef de cuisine at the acclaimed Garde East, before returning to Miami with a new lease on life.
Now at the helm as executive chef at Rosemary’s Miami, Garriga brings a thoughtful balance of Spanish influence and Italian tradition, grounded in simplicity. His cooking reflects not only…
