Miami Lakes elected officials took part in the July 12th grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of Giardino Gourmet Salads which recently opened its newest restaurant at 8008 N.W. 154 Street in the Park Centre Shopping Center. Founded in 2004, the gardener chefs at Giardino serve a wide variety of individually handcrafted salads and menu offerings using premium ingredients like freshly baked croutons and homemade deli salads. The new location offers delivery and catering services. Pictured (from left) Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Tony Lama; Giardino owners Jaime J. Mitrani, Lilly Tudela and Robert Fuerth; and Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Ceasar Mestre and Frank Mingo. For more information, call 305-512-3272, or visit www.giardinosalads.com