“He is the biggest Indian farmer in probably the U.S.,” Mr. Patel said, “and he’s 10 minutes away.”That’s handy for Mr. Patel, who blends local sourcing with his family’s home cooking. Born in Georgia and raised in Florida, Mr. Patel traces his roots to the Indian state of Gujarat, as does his wife, Shivani. (The Florida vegetable season is reversed, Mr. Patel explained. Many Miami chefs work with local farmers or seek out special or native ingredients, but with Ghee, Mr. Patel is a game changer for the region. Mr. Patel was still working for Mr. Schwartz when he decided to open Ghee.

Source: New York Times August 14, 2017 17:37 UTC