Former NFL Player Brings Fresh Options to the Neighborhood
Vernon Carey, Sr. is a hometown guy. Born and raised in Miami, he played football at Northwestern Senior High School, before going on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins for 7 seasons. Following his retirement, Carey returned to Miami to open Green Envy, a neighborhood carryout restaurant with a food truck and a location in Liberty City.
On the menu, Green Envy features a variety of alternatives to the soul food and fast food commonly found in the neighborhood. Foods like salads, rice bowls, wraps and sea moss give residents a selection of fresh options, with lots of vegetarian and vegan choices too. And for those who need a little more regularity, they offer meal preps as well.
Members of the community have been regular visitors and are thrilled to have another option in t...