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Alex Garcia

PRESENT

Currently Chef Alex Garcia is the Director of Culinary Operations for Barrio Foods. In addition to creating the culinary programs and overseeing the kitchens at a number of his properties throughout New York City including Calle Ocho, the Copacabana Supper Club, the VIP food service at the Copacabana Nightclub, Barrio, Havana Café, Open Book Café at the Brooklyn Public Library, Cabana Bar, Babalu, Rooftop 760, K & D By The Glass and Crush Wine Bar (Larchmont, NY) Garcia also leads the Barrio Foods catering business, MAMBO Catering.

PAST

A native Cuban, Garcia’s family taught him to appreciate the simplicity of ingredients and the power of conviviality centered around the table. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Garcia worked alongside Chef Douglas Rodriguez at the inventive Yuca restaurant in Miami. Committed to expanding the reach of Nuevo Latino cuisine, the two chefs opened Patria in New York City in 1994. Rave reviews, including three stars from The New York Times, followed.

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Meal for 2 - The Cuban Classic! #ribs #rice #beans #tamales #plantains #guacamole #yum #nomnom #cuban #dinner #duo #restaurant #nyc #ny
It’s snowing in nyc! Our host Judy loves it! #snow #nyc #weather #agkitchen #restaurant #hostess #taxi
Chef Alex Garcia and our #agkitchen team at the #NYCWFF (New York City Wine and Food Festival) #cubanfood #iloveny #ny #foodfestival #chefalexgarcia #wine #food (Taken with Instagram)
Rules of the #agkitchen bar. #bar #barrules #puppy #espresso #guidelines #restaurant #nyc #iloveny (Taken with Instagram)
Holding a private function? Look no further than our #cabana area. #agkitchen #cabanas #privatefunction #event #cocktailarea #uws #restaurant #nyc #bar (Taken with Instagram)
Calling all #nightowl #latenight bar lovers - our #fiveanddime and #happyhour menus can’t be beat! #nyc #uws #bar #cheapdrinks #cheapeats (Taken with Instagram)
Are you a #dessert lover? Visit us to try our delicious Dulce De Leche #cheesecake at #agkitchen - #whippedcream #chocolate #caramel #cake #decadent (Taken with Instagram)
It’s ‘Tastes of Tuesday’ - today we feature Pomegranate Guacamole!
Its a team effort at #agkitchen #columbusavestreetfestival #streetfair today! Our managers and owners pitch in! #teamwork #streetfood (Taken with Instagram)
Love #cocktails - we are serving #strawberry #mojito and #cilantro #margarita at our #streetfair today! #yum (Taken with Instagram)