Beyond Taste Holiday 2017 - 2018 Edition BT XMAS 17 | Page 190

We always think winter has nothing to offer in terms of raw materials and fresh products. How do you experiment for your creations, at Belcanto, during the cold season? The season’s products I will most likely use will be cabbage, chestnuts, game, migas (a bread, cabbage and chorizo dish) ⎯cooked in different ways, like stewed, roasted or ragouted. You created and actually lead several places in Lisbon and Porto, from a two starred restaurant like Belcanto to a gourmet pizzeria like Pizzaria Lisboa. What’s your commitment to the food offer for each of them? Regardless of the cooking style, I always go for quality, and my goal is to generate a delightful experience. 189