Perfect Pairing

Not only do opposites attract — they often complement each other. That’s apparent in the pairing of Union Kitchen & Bar’s Executive Chef Christie Tenaud and General Manager and Sommelier Roberto Colombi.

The talented co-owners — who are also husband and wife — hail from different parts of the world but are united in their passion for great meals.

Tenaud, born in Peru, and Colombi, whose roots are Italian, are the talented duo behind the Wilton Manors eatery featuring modern American dishes aptly inspired by Peruvian and Italian cuisine. 

Their backgrounds are impressive: Tenaud served as the executive chef of The Blue at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and worked as chef de cuisine for James Beard award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly in Tucson, Ariz. Colombi was the general manager of The Blue and worked at 2-star Michelin Ristorante Gualtiero Marchesi, as well as with Gordon Ramsay at the celebrity chef’s restaurants in London and the U.S.,

The menu at their new 2,785 square-foot restaurant includes Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with pickled onions and aji verde sauce and Peruvian Sea Bass with quinoa risotto and tomato. Vegetarians can enjoy Spiced Cauliflower Steak with bleu cheese and roasted vine tomatoes and Porcini Campanelle with wild mushrooms, peas, fresh herbs and truffle cream. Salads, a raw bar, luscious libations and desserts round out the menu. 

Union Kitchen & Bar is located at 2309 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. For more information, call 754-216-0143 or visit unionkb.com.