Food lovers, unite! If you are also a fan of gastronomic reality shows, you will like this post. We have listed 5 restaurants by chefs participating in cooking programs in Rio, São Paulo and even Belo Horizonte! Of course, YMG was present at everyone and approved! So you have everything to like too. Also, take a look at Limone: new restaurant in Rio Design Leblon, and the chefs’ favorite burger.
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Restaurants owned by chefs participating in cooking
Belo Horizonte
O Jardim Restô Bar – Chef Caio Soter
Participant in the 2nd season of Mestre do Sabor, chef Caio Soter opened, in 2020, O Jardim Resto Bar, offering contemporary Minas Gerais cuisine. Tree-lined and with open windows, the place is charming and is located in the Santa Lúcia neighborhood. In fact, the space was developed to be a garden of sensations, as the name suggests, full of plants and flowers. First of all, on the menu, the priority is the use of seasonal and local ingredients, especially from Minas Gerais, of course. Furthermore, chef Caio mixes Brazilian gastronomy with techniques and flavors that are references in other cuisines, such as, for example, Galinhada Mineira, made with ora-pro-nóbis, toasted okra and mollet egg.
End: Av. Consul Antônio Cadar, 117 – Santa Lúcia, Belo Horizonte. Tel: (31) 3318-7787.
Rio de Janeiro
Laurel – Chef Michele Petenzi
The restaurant at Miramar by Windsor, in Copacabana, is now run by Italian chef Michele Petenzi, participant in the 2nd season of the reality show Top Chef. Young, but very experienced, the cook worked in starred restaurants, such as Mirazur, in France. He has a PHD in chemistry, which actually helps him in preparing the dishes. In the new menu, chef Michele rescued above all affectionate flavors and created reinterpretations of Italian classics, such as Spaghetti Carbonara. Furthermore, another characteristic of it is the use of Italian and Brazilian ingredients, also uniting the two cuisines.
End: Av. Atlântica, 3668 – Copacabana. Tel: (21) 2195-6200
D’Heaven – Chef Heaven Delhaye
Serving contemporary French cuisine, D’Heaven is located in the Village Mall. The chef in charge of the place is Heaven Delhaye, semi-finalist in the 3rd season of Master Chef Profissionais. First of all, the atmosphere makes you feel like you are in Paris and the food is exceptional. One of the house specialties, for example, is fried gnocchi. Also noteworthy is the Salmon with Black Rice and Kimchi, which has a beautiful presentation. Furthermore, during the week, the restaurant offers the option of an executive menu, with Starter, Main Course and Dessert for R$79.
End: Av. das Américas, 3900 – Shopping Village Mall – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
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Itacoa – Chef Rafa Gomes
Chef Rafa Gomes was the winner of MasterChef Profissionais, in 2018, and opened Itacoa Rio, a segment of his Itacoa Paris, which won the 2019 Bib Gourmand award in the Michelin Guide. Also at the Village Mall, the decor is all in wood and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The menu is varied, with options for all tastes, such as, for example, pork croquette, peach palm mille feuille with shrimp and also the Masterchef champion dessert, the creamy white chocolate. The new addition to the restaurant is the Executive Menu, served from Monday to Friday, where the chef brings reinterpretations of dishes that left a mark on his taste buds.
End: Av. das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca. Tel: (21) 3252-2837
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Tata Sushi – Chef Leo Young
The Japanese restaurant located in Itaim is run by chef Leo Young, winner of the 3rd season of MasterChef. In addition to the great value for money, emphasis on the quality and freshness of the fish! The atmosphere is modern and elegant, with high ceilings and chandeliers that resemble Japanese lamps. It is certainly worth the visit to have this gastronomic experience.
End: R. João Cachoeira, 278 – Itaim Bibi. Tel: (11) 3078-2006.
By Renata Araújo and Duda Vétere.
Photos: Renata Araújo, Tati Datz
