Marianas Grinds, family then food Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month
To commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, Florence Bermudes and Jarvis Mendiola dropped by the River City Live studios to showcase flavors from their various culinary establishments featuring their Filipino heritage.
Marianas Grinds houses the full restaurant, Say So Sweets is the dessert arm and Chunkiez Cookies focuses on special order sweets.
Their businesses are family-owned and run and focused on showcasing their culture and love for the Jacksonville community.
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