Today we’d like to introduce you to Karina Iglesias.
Karina, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve always worked in the restaurant industry. It is my passion, I’ve always wanted to have my own restaurant. Meeting my partners Adam Hughes and Deme Lomas plus the help of some friends made it possible.
Raising a kid by myself has been hard while I was working for others. One of the things that makes me appreciate more of being my own boss now is the fact that I can accommodate my schedule for my daughter’s needs. Now she is five years older than when everything began, and she is also part of my team.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It was not! A lot of hard work a lot of time and money invested. I believe that the most difficult part of opening a restaurant or starting any project is the uncertainty. You never know if the people are gonna like it. If that thing that you believe in so much is actually as good as you think.
Niu Kitchen was the first project Adam, Deme and I had together and adjusting to one another was also a bit difficult at the beginning. Now I’m happy to say things run smooth like silk.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Niu Kitchen and Arson Miami – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Niu Kitchen specializes in Catalan Cuisine. We are known for making dishes with traditional Spanish ingredients in a very creative way.
Arson also has a very creative initiative, and we only cook with charcoal. We use Josper ovens there. Personally, I’m the wine director for both restaurants, and I try as much as I can to offer 100% all natural wines list I’m very proud of that.
Also, it makes me extremely happy to be able to work with almost the same team since the very beginning.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
No big changes in the horizon but…. you never know. I’m a bit of a roller coaster so I can’t guarantee I will stay quiet for too long.
Contact Info:
- Website: Niukitchen.com
- Phone: 7865425070
- Email: niu@niukitchen.com
Image Credit:
Freddy Vargas
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