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“Crear un plato es como crear una canción”

 

Martin Morales, la mente creativa tras varios de los restaurantes peruanos más populares de Londres, habla de su nuevo restaurante, Casita Andina y analiza el camino que le ha llevado hasta el éxito

En su web personal, Morales se define como chef peruano, autor, restaurador y productor artístico. Pero la definición no le hace justicia. Al menos no la suficiente. El chef se ha embarcado en una misión para dar a conocer el universo peruano en tierras anglosajonas, desde la gastronomía hasta la música pasando por la artesanía y esta tarea le ha convertido en un auténtico embajador de su país.

La gastronomía peruana es su carta de presentación. En 2012 inauguró su primer restaurante, Ceviche, donde ofrece platos peruanos de inspiración costeña. Él se encargó del diseño del menú y puede presumir de haber popularizado el ceviche en la capital británica. Chef autodidacta, Morales confiesa “amo la cocina, he cocinado desde los 9 años y tenía una misión de presentar la gastronomía peruana en este país, nadie lo había hecho, y pienso que alguien responsable tenía que estar a cargo de eso, y quería ponerme en esa situación tan difícil pero también tan responsable”.

Check Revista Iberoamericana de Gastronomía Cielo, Mar & Tierra's August 2016 issue to read the whole interview with talented chef and cookbook author Martin Morales of Ceviche London.

Martin Morales interview
Martin Morales interview
 

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March 5, 2016

Last month I visited Budapest. The city is really beautiful and in tourism terms it seems to be doing much better than when I last visited in 2012. Then I visited at the beginning of the summer and in spite of the fact that this last time I went there in the middle of the winter, I could see that there were more tourists. And the prices have gone noticeably up. But luckily traditional foods haven’t changed that much. Here you are a feature with ten key products and dishes to better understand Hungarian food culture. 

 
 

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A Return to the Past for Lodestars Anthology

February 1, 2016

A return to the past

If there is a European country where heritage and everyday life coexist in a perfect combination that is Italy.
The Borghi -Italian word for villages- define themselves as the most beautiful villages in Italy. And likely they are. For a Borgo to be accepted in the Club, they need to meet strict requirements, like the need of architectonic harmony within the urban fabric and building heritage, or high standards of quality of life for those who live there.  However, for us the wandering travellers, the Borghi offer among many delights a haven of peace wrapped with delicious food. Here you are a small selection of the most picturesque villages in Italy and what to see when you get there.
 


Apricale, Liguria
 
Apricale is a dream hill borgo surrounded by lusciously green mountains and olive groves in northern Italy, less than 20 miles away from the French border. With statues dating back to 1267, it was the first village to become independent in the whole Liguria region. Apricale has a rich history and boasting Italian small village charm, life happens around the small piazza with a Gothic fountain. Never has a name been more appropriate, as Apricale derives from the Latin word “Apricus”, that means “sunny, exposed to the sun”.  And similar to centuries ago when the name was first coined, the privileged setting where it is settle, on top of a hill, allows that the sun’s rays filter through the narrow medieval streets all day long. The historic centre is admirably well preserved and if you can avoid the signs of our contemporary society, like the inviting cafes, you can truly transport yourself to medieval times

Read more and buy your copy here.

Lodestars Anthology Issue 5, A Return to the Past by M�nica R. Goya

See more here.

 

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Bar Tartine

February 8, 2016

We were lucky. After a misunderstanding with the booking we were left with no reservation at Bar Tartine, one of the restaurants that was on our must-visit list when in SanFrancisco. Fortunately a last-minute cancellation saved us from returning to the UK without enjoying it. Whatever you do, don't leave SF without trying their delicious DIY pickles, cheese and everything else. Read more on Plate Selector.