MEET THE CHEF – Izakaya Japanese Cuisine
In the heart of Bonfim, in Porto, it is no surprise that this Izakaya (tasca, in Japanese), has become one of the biggest references of Japanese gastronomy in Portugal. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?From the use of soybean pastes in various fermentation registers to Nihonshu [sake japonês], fermentation is very prevalent […]
MEET THE CHEF – 83 Gastrobar
The 83 Gastrobar in Chaves is a reference not only in the region, for the innovative way in which it interprets traditional recipes. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?In fact, we work from the opening with fermented products, namely kimchi, which is one of our favorites! In addition, when we started this […]
MEET THE CHEF – Myth
Mito no Porto is a reference in signature cuisine, with its boldness and unapologetically Portuguese gastronomic creativity. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?Fermentation is something recent in my kitchen. Due to the size of the team, and the rhythm we had initially with lunches and dinners, I never felt comfortable entering this […]
MEET THE CHEF – Fago
Fago no Marvão is a reference in signature cuisine, with its local flavors elevated to new heights of national cuisine. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?When I did an internship at the 108 restaurant in Copenhagen, belonging to the Noma group, I had an impactful first contact, in a professional context, with […]
MEET THE CHEF – Goela
Goela no Porto is a reference in comfort food, as there is an abundance of greedy and creative dishes to which no one is indifferent. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?When I opened Goela, I wanted to create a space where I could experiment with techniques and concepts without limitations. One of […]
MEET THE CHEF – Grotto
The Cave in downtown Porto is a reference in signature cuisine, based on fish and vegetables, with Bahian inspiration. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?I confess that I’m still very shy in the world of fermented foods, despite loving it too much. I’m a fan of tucupi, which is the juice extracted […]
MEET THE CHEF – The Therapist
The Therapist in Lisbon is a reference for healthy and functional food, with quality ingredients and lots of flavor. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?As a functional restaurant, we are very aware of the importance of fermentation in digestion and in the intestinal microbiota, which is so important for our health and […]
MEET THE CHEF – Mafalda’s
Mafalda’s at the Matosinhos Market is a reference for greedy and creative food, to eat and cry for more. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen? Fermentation is a magical universe (literally). It is fascinating to realize that, under certain conditions, food is transformed without our intervention, giving rise to new flavors and […]
MEET THE CHEF – Ela Canela
Ela Canela in Campo de Ourique is a reference for healthy food, with seasonal and organic ingredients. What is the role of fermentation in your kitchen?Fermentation is a world that enchants me, not only for its benefits but also for being a way to preserve and thus ensure the use of seasonal products and reduce […]
