(Gloobles, June 2025) While Peru’s chefs have been leading the global stage for more than a decade, and names such as Virgilio Martínez and Micha Tsumura are household names, it’s only more recently that bartenders have started to play catch up. Ask any international foodie which are the best restaurants in Peru, and award-winning fine […]
Ranked in Bar World 100 2025
(Drinks International, July 2025) Wonderful and humbling to be chosen by my colleagues as one of the 100 most influential people in Bar World 100 2025 for illuminating Latin America’s bar scene. A privilege to form part of a list of incredibly talented and notable people who I respect and admire. “An award-winning British journalist […]
Maido’s greatest hits, remixed
Born and raised in Peru of a Japanese ancestry that was fully integrated into his upbringing, Mitsuharu Tsumura’s culinary path was fixed to bring together the best of both his worlds. Meals prepared by his mother at home were creole, a mix of Japanese and Peruvian, while his father insisted on eating only the former. […]
In La Paz, Bolivia, a New Slate of Restaurants Draw on the Country’s Natural Bounty
(Condé Nast Traveler, March 2025) For years, well-heeled foodies had only one reason to put La Paz, Bolivia, on their bucket lists: Gustu. Opened by Noma cofounder Claus Meyer in 2013, the fine-dining restaurant focused on indigenous ingredients like oca tubers, llama, and fermented yucca. The first of its kind in the city, it proved that an appetite existed for creative […]
The 24 most underrated travel destinations in the world 2024
3. São Sebastião, Brazil (Time Out) A three-hour drive from hectic São Paulo, this tranquil corner of southeast Brazil is an ideal escape for beach lovers, kite surfers and scuba divers. It’s home to a string of ridiculously perfect sandy beaches stretching along 62 miles of warm Atlantic waters – but despite its charming coastline, the region rarely […]
Buenos Aires wine shops: 10 to visit
(Decanter) Vino is integral to Argentine culture. Imports can be prohibitively expensive, but – despite Argentina’s volatile economy – domestic wine consumption remains steady. Local wines are even more affordable for international visitors and many vinotecas (wine shops) hold tastings in both English and Portuguese (as well as Spanish, of course). Over the past five […]
Eleven Madison Park’s Gabriel di Bella: “The most important rule is to slow down and listen”
(Star Wine List) There are many ingredients that go into making the Eleven Madison Park hospitality recipe, from generating emotions to ensuring guests feel as if they are at the best dinner party ever. The Make It Nice group’s flagship restaurant has picked up a slew of accolades and awards over the years including three […]
El argentino que luego de fracasar con dos restaurantes se convirtió en dueño del mejor bar América del Norte
7 Underrated Wine Regions to Visit in South America
(Condé Nast Traveler) Unlike coffee plantations, wine cultivation isn’t restricted by elevation or latitude, and in South America, you’re sure to stumble across vintages being made in well-known destinations such as Mendoza’s Uco Valley or Chile’s Maipó Valley. But there are a host of unexpected, up-and-coming regions across the continent, where you can sample vintages often paired with epic […]
Asia’s best: Haoma leads with a sustainable philosophy
(Star Wine List) A champion of sustainability and an award-winning restaurant, it makes perfect sense that Bangkok’s Haoma led the pack to win three stars at Star Wine List’s Asia awards, including the coveted Grand Prix for best overall list. In the second such regional awards, which was hosted at Vinexpo in Hong Kong on […]