Frita Batidos’ owner Eve Aronoff grew up spending a lot of time in Miami visiting her grandparents, where she would run around their neighborhood exploring, meeting new neighbors and trying different foods. In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Aronoff explained how these experiences taught her to appreciate different cuisines and flavors, which later inspired her to become a chef.
“I just kind of fell in love with the energy, culture and … ingredients (of) Cuban and Latin culture,” Aronoff said.
She also mentioned the casual and warm nature of Cuban and Latin culture in Miami, which influenced how she wanted customers to experience her restaurant. As a result, Frita Batidos is a combination of fine dining and casual eating.
The fine dining aspect comes from the fact that Aronoff wan