PRESERV
A Culinary Quest of Haitian Roots & Resilience
Food may bring us to the table. Stories keep us there.
PRESERV is a cultural lifestyle brand created by Marie Michele Destil. It brings together books, Haitian heritage products, cultural experiences, workshops, and storytelling.
What is PRESERV?
PRESERV is a cultural lifestyle brand created by Chef, Author, and Entrepreneur Marie Michele Destil.
Through food, storytelling, books, experiences, products, and community, PRESERV celebrates and preserves Haitian heritage for future generations.
Food may bring us to the table. Stories keep us there.
Food may bring us to the table. Stories keep us there.
Founded by Chef, Author, Entrepreneur, Community Advocate, and Cultural Storyteller Marie Michele Destil, PRESERV celebrates the people, traditions, recipes, and memories that connect generations.
Through books, culinary experiences, cultural programming, heritage-inspired products, and meaningful conversations, PRESERV invites guests to explore Haiti’s rich history one story, one meal, and one experience at a time.
The PRESERV Ecosystem
PRESERV brings together food, culture, storytelling, education, and community through four connected pillars.
Our Products
KREMAS CAKE DELIGHT
Petite Rum Cake
An individual dessert infused with the signature flavors of traditional Haitian Kremas. Rich, moist, and delicately spiced, this petite rum cake delivers a taste of Caribbean celebration in every bite.
Experiences
PRESERV brings together food, culture, storytelling, education, and community through four connected pillars.
PRESERV by
Marie Michele
Marie Michele Destil is an author, chef, entrepreneur, and cultural educator. She is the founder of PRESERV and Gingerbites.
Featured In
- Newsday Top 100 Long Island Restaurants
- Top 10 Caribbean Restaurants on Long Island
- News 12 Restaurant Hunter
- I LOVE NY
- Community Cultural Programs & Literary Events
What People Are Saying
“PRESERV is more than a memoir—it’s an experience. Marie Michele has a remarkable way of connecting people through food, culture, and storytelling. Her passion, authenticity, and commitment to preserving Haitian heritage shine through in everything she creates.”
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Where to Buy
Our products are available at our restaurant below:
730 East Jericho Turnpike,
Huntington Station,
NY 11746
For phone orders and restaurant bookings call: 631-427-2483