The Piefather

BY CHEF JOSÉ MENDÍN

CHEF JOSÉ MENDÍN

José Mendín, born to culinary-minded parents, discovered his love for cooking while in college. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, he assisted in opening Nobu Miami and Nobu London. Mendín gained valuable experience in Spain before co-opening Mosaico in Miami. He excelled as the chef de cuisine at Sushisamba Miami Beach and later expanded his culinary ventures with Mercadito Chicago and Mercadito Miami. In 2010, he founded Pubbelly Global and successfully expanded his restaurant portfolio internationally. José Mendín was a multi-James Beard Semi-Finalist Nominee.

Cuisine

Artisan Pizza & Italian, by Chef José Mendín. Multiple James Beard semifinalist José Mendín (Pubbelly Global) brings his pizza obsession to Coconut Grove. Everything starts with the fundamentals done right: original fresh dough, the house-made "Don" sauce, and imported Italian toppings. The lineup runs from The Margherita (bufala, basil) and The Pepperoni to the namesake Piefather — braised short rib, black truffle, taleggio, and parmesano. Round it out with a kale Caesar, Nonna's beef short rib meatballs in pomodoro and ricotta, and the Nutella Pie for dessert. Quality-first, family-style, and built to make every guest feel like part of the Piefather family.