A husband-and-wife duo has brought Brazilian flavor to a Cuban classic in Houston. Chef Mike Hartley and Miriam Leek-Meira founded Yuma in 2023, starting with pop-ups. The pair's background includes working at Brasserie 19 and later selling homemade goods at farmers markets through MMH Provisions.

Yuma has now opened its first brick restaurant, offering a unique take on the traditional pressed Cubano with flavors inspired by Brazil, further details are available from the source.