WRE News: Michelin-Starred Chef Jeremy Ford Brings Fresh Flavors to the Florida Keys with Salt + Ash

Photography by on March 13th, 2025 in News

Jeremy Ford

Miami, FL – March 13, 2025 – A Michelin-starred chef is bringing bold new flavors to the Florida Keys.

Chef Jeremy Ford, known for Miami Beach’s acclaimed Stubborn Seed, has opened Salt + Ash at Hawks Cay Resort, adding a fresh culinary destination to the Keys.

The new restaurant highlights coastal cuisine with locally sourced seafood, including crispy snapper and olive oil-poached swordfish, alongside vegetable-forward dishes inspired by Ford’s own farm. This marks another milestone in Ford’s whirlwind year, which also saw the launch of a Las Vegas outpost of Stubborn Seed and continued success at his farm in Homestead.

Salt + Ash is part of a broader resort transformation, featuring upgraded rooms, a revamped marina, and new dining options. Ford emphasizes the restaurant’s commitment to hyper-local ingredients, taking advantage of fresh catches delivered straight to Duck Key.

As Ford and his team prepare for the next growing season, they plan to refine their farm’s operations to better support their restaurants. With its unique menu and stunning location, Salt + Ash promises to be a standout culinary experience in the Keys.