Julian, acclaimed chef-owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba Mexican Cantina, La Chula Taqueria, El Fish Shack, El Fish Marisqueria and Kuxé has been creating refined Mexican cuisine for 20 years. Raised in Mexico City, Julian was inspired by his father’s & grandfather’s authentic home cooking. Trained professionally in Mexico City, Julian later came to New York City and enrolled in the French Culinary Institute, graduating with recognitions. Since 1999, Chef Medina has created numerous acclaimed food concepts around New York City, garnered accolades from the food media, including The New York Times and The New Yorker, as well as various high-profile television shows.
Michelin award-winning chef Melissa O’Donnell plans a mid-June opening, PastaRAMEN will at Kissaki for a special weekly dinner party series and Rosé Soirée returns.
I have a house in Quogue and have been looking for the perfect location. El Verano will be open all year round with my signature dishes like the huitlacoche and black truffle quesadilla, lobster tacos, ceviches and carne asada.