Chef Alex Atala: "Brazilian Food For A New Citizenship"

29 August, 2012

Alex Atala is Brazil's most recognized chef and the talent behind D.O.M., which ranks 4th in the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants list. We caught up with the culinary superstar to talk about his passion and what inspires him.

In this exclusive video, the chef zooms in the unique flavor he obtains from ingredients in the Amazon like the priprioca, he uses for exclusive recipes like the one he shared with Fine Dining Lovers. He also talks about his passion for blending world class flavors with Brazilian comfort foods and traditional methods of cooking.

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