MC Kitchen takes the concept of Modern Italian Cuisine to the next level. The menu showcases modern cooking techniques through the use of seasonal organic ingredients, house-cured meats and sausages, as well as homemade cheeses and fresh pastas.
Originally created by Dena Marino and Brandy Coletta, MC Kitchen has become an essential part of Miami’s Design District and its restoration. Brandy and Dena first met in Aspen, Colorado when they worked together at Ajax Tavern and both shared a passion for food and the dream of opening a restaurant. This dream became a reality in 2013, when MC Kitchen opened its doors as one of the first new restaurants in the revitalized design district.
BRANDY COLETTA
Managing Partner
Passion for food flows through the veins of restaurateur Brandy Coletta.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Brandy spent much of her childhood with her grandmother, “Mamagin,” watching her create amazing home-cooked meals for the entire family.
Her father’s family owns the century old “Coletta’s", the first Italian restaurant in Memphis, one of the oldest restaurants in the city and home of the world-famous bbq pizza.
When Brandy left Memphis to attend the University of Miami, she immediately enrolled into a course that took her to Jamaica, and she has been exploring the world ever since. Brandy’s travels have taken her all over and she has been fortunate to live in many leading edge cities where she was always studying the restaurant and retail culture.
Brandy's spent a career working for some of the world's best known brands and their discerning customers, including Tiffany & Co, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, and Neiman Marcus. She also worked for two presidential campaigns where get-it-done-now was the rule. This experience gave her a keen understanding of people's needs and expectations and has helped her shape MC Kitchen into the successful restaurant it is today.
Brandy’s role as Managing Partner began with the overall design, concept and partner development, but has evolved into overseeing all of the restaurant operations.
DENA MARINO
Founding Chef
Chef Dena Marino was the original chef at MC Kitchen.
Before moving to Miami, Dena was a well respected chef in Aspen, Colorado where she had been the chef at numerous restaurants including D19, Ellina and Ajax Tavern,
In late 2016, Dena moved to Cleveland, Ohio so she could spend more quality time with her family.
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