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here is art on every wall. When I walk in, the first thing I notice are the murals,
photographs and paintings, all vibrating with life and bold colors. Although
the restaurant is not serving dinner yet when I arrive, all three owners — Jared
Baldridge and brothers Matt and Steve — are in attendance, busy setting up for the
evening's guests.
Matt, who is the chef, says the art on the walls are creations by his wife, his brother
Steve and at least one from his stepdaughter.
"It's important for us to be involved in art, and we will be having some other local
artists contribute," he says.
The Conserva Restaurant opened Dec. 10 last year and has enjoyed a busy first few
months in Ferndale on Nine Mile Road. The dining area is intimate, with seating for
up to 60 people with 24 more seats on the patio when the weather is warmer.
"I didn't grow up in the kitchen cooking with my grandma," Matt says. "I didn't read
Mary Meldrum
Special to the
Jewish News
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