BOGOTA: When Alvaro Clavijo returned to open El Chato in Bogota, Colombia after gaining experience in places like Noma, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Atera and Per Se it was a bit of a risk. With that CV, Alvaro could have not only have worked anywhere, he could also have opened a project in any part of the world and the odds would have been stacked in his favour for the venture … [Read more...]
Sixth edition of The Best Chef Awards to be held in Madrid
The 6th edition of The Best Chef Awards returns to Spain. This year, the event takes place on September 18, 19 and 20 in the Spanish capital Madrid. This international gastronomic event will include the Area Talks debates, the Food meets Science conference and will close with the grand Awards Gala where the best 100 chefs in the world will be announced. Gastronomy is a … [Read more...]
Racines: a way with pasta
BRUSSELS: The large raviolo stuffed with a whole burrata and a tartare of red prawns flown in from Sicily is cooked for just 52 seconds in boiling water. Chef Ugo Federico of Brussels restaurant Racines wants the burrata to melt but remain inside the pasta and the tartare of prawns to be served as a tartare, i.e. still cold. The end result is not only spectacular to see but … [Read more...]
Agustin Balbi named country brand ambassador of Argentina
HONG KONG: Argentinian chef Agustin Balbi has won the Marco Pais award and has been named Ambassador of the Argentine Country Brand by the government of Argentina. This award recognises Argentinian individuals who stand out in their daily work and whose contribution to the country brand at a national and international level is significant or has high impact. Chef Balbi … [Read more...]
Second batch of smoked mushroom garum by Noma Projects returns for sale next week
The Smoked mushroom garum sold by Noma Projects which instantly sold out when it was launched the first time will again be available for purchase next week. The team has been crushing, blending and brewing the next batch which goes on sale on Wednesday at 3pm. This is a pre-order for those subscribed to the Noma Projects newsletter. Products may sell out during pre-orders. … [Read more...]
