Faces of Detroit 2024 Special Section
BARDA
4842 GRAND RIVER AVE., DETROIT, MI 48208 | 313-952-5182 | BARDADETROIT.COM
Javier Bardauil, originally from Buenos Aires, has brought Argentinian cuisine and culture to Detroit through his open flame restaurants, BARDA, a James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant in 2022, and the recently opened PUMA Detroit. He began his culinary journey at 23, training at the Argentine Gastronomy Institute and the prestigious Lenôtre School in Paris.
Bardauil’s career flourished under the guidance of renowned chef Francis Mallmann, leading him to venture into South American television as a chef and co-anchor on the popular show Cena y Cine. Bardauil’s restaurants reflect his passion for Argentinian traditions; there, he aims to recreate the communal experience of gathering around the fire. Located just steps from each other, BARDA offers a modern Argentine parrilla (translating to “grill”) experience, while PUMA Detroit embraces the nightlife with music from local DJs and street-inspired food from Bardauil’s homeland.
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