We suppose this is one way to retool a restaurant: oust the James Beard-nominated chef.
Junior Borges has been removed from his job at the helm of Meridian in The Village, effective immediately, according to a press release issued by The Village, the property that manages the restaurant.
Thanks to Borges, Meridian introduced Dallas to the bold Brazilian flavors of his homeland and racked up plenty of recognition along the way. After stints at Uchi, FT33 and The Joule, Borges opened Meridian in 2021 andlist in 2022, and last year, the James Beard Foundation recognized Borge's brilliance by naming him a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2023.
We reached out to Borges after hearing the news, and he told us the decision to part company with The Village wasn't his, and he was somewhat surprised by the news. Still, he's still grateful for the opportunities he had at Meridian.. "But at the end of the day, I'm super thankful for the opportunity. I got to do cuisine that's important to me, so different and diverse."
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