Alex Atala (Brasil)
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Alex Atala is one of "The World's Most Influential, creative and important Chefs" |
Alex
Atala (Milad Alexandre Mack Atala, born June 3, 1968 in São Paulo,
Brazil), is a Brazilian chef who runs the restaurant D.O.M. in São
Paulo. In May 2012, D.O.M. was rated the 4th best restaurant in the
world by the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants, published by
Restaurant magazine. His establishment also holds the title of "Acqua
Panna Best Restaurant In South America." He's known for transforming
traditional Brazilian dishes, adopting French and Italian culinary
techniques to native Brazilian ingredients. Atala also hosts a
television show on Brazilian TV channel GNT.
Books
Por uma Gastronomia Brasileira - Alex Atala - Editora Bei, 2003 - ISBN 85-86518-35-2
Com Unhas, Dentes & Cuca - Alex Atala - Editora Senac, 2008
Escoffianas Brasileiras - Alex Atala - Editora Larousse Brasil, 2008 - ISBN 978-85-7635-254-9