Jul 7, 2021
Beaches, caipirinhas, açaí, and the Amazon are
probably just a few things that come to mind when Brazil is
mentioned, but there is so much more to this diverse nation than
our preconceptions.
Being Latin America's largest country,
it's layered with both international and indigenous influences,
history, experiences and cuisine across its different
regions.
In this episode, we learn about
Curitiba through today's guest Manoella “Manu" Buffara, chef-owner
of Manu, a restaurant that has singlehandedly put this city on the
map and exposed food lovers to its culinary scene.
Curitiba, located in the southern part
of Brazil, is most sought after for its agricultural
biodiversity and farming lands -- something Manu is deeply
integrated in.
Manu has become known around the globe
as a figure that leads by example with her work. Not only has she
created a sustainable ecosystem in her restaurant through
responsibly sourced products, she's dedicated her time to create
farming programs that educate local underserved
communities.
We talk about her work installing over
4,000 beehives in the region, transformed 89 abandoned sites into
urban gardens, and her support of local artisans.
In addition, she gives us a glimpse
into her 2nd restaurant Ella which is slated to open mid 2022 in
Chelsea, NY.
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