08-11-2016
Opened last year, A Casa do Porco soon became one of the most successful restaurants in Sao Paulo in Brazil (tel. +55.11.32582578). The operations director is the great chef/butcher Jefferson Rueda from Sao Paulo, second to the right in the photo, beside two other great international meat lovers (including Italian Dario Cecchini, second to the left). Together they founded the movement Estados Unidos de la Carne (photo from facebook)
A Casa do Porco opened its doors in October 2015 and was soon considered the most successful opening in Brazil, acclaimed by the critics, and with long queues of clients waiting at the door for a table. It is even more exciting when you know that it is located in downtown Sao Paulo, an area famous for its busy nightlife and underground clubs. In recent years, it has been a bit forgotten by the restaurant scene. The owner and chef is Jefferson Rueda - one of the most talented chefs in Brazil: he represented Brazil at the Bocuse d’Or and received his first Michelin star at Attimo, the restaurant he left for this new adventure – a man of great technical skill and creative ideas. However, his most celebrated accomplishment is his authenticity – a quality that is reflected in the way he cooks.
Known as the number one specialist in pork in the country, and a master of charcuterie, he is proud to acknowledge the fact that he was a butcher before becoming a trained chef. Last year, he founded the movement Estados Unidos de la Carne, together with Tuscan Dario Cecchini, Peruvian Renzo Garibaldi, Argentinian Ariel Argomaniz and Uruguayan Diego Sosa - to give value to the work of artisan butchers, who were disappearing. The movement also fights to improve animal welfare and promote ethical and sustainable practices.
The restaurant also prepares Pulled pork sandwich to eat out
Rueda’s Sausage kebabs. Using pork, the young man prepares elegant dishes and comfort food: «It’s the most versatile meat in the world»
This is the ultimate democratic restaurant serving food of highest quality, for all pockets and tastes. A concept of genius, with a happy chef full-time in the kitchen. A Casa do Porco Rua Araújo, 124 - República Sao Paulo, Brazil +55.11.32582578 Average price: 100 real (30 euros) tasting menu: 100 and 170 real (30 and 50 euros) Closed on Sunday nights
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