Wild Boar Ravioli with Mushrooms (Ravioli di Cinghiale con Funghi)

Meat that comes from a muscle that has done a lot work during the animal’s life is the most flavorful. Cheeks are one of the best examples. In this recipe, wild boar cheeks are first cooked sous vide and then … Continue reading Wild Boar Ravioli with Mushrooms (Ravioli di Cinghiale con Funghi)

Dining in Mexico: Arca

We were not planning to do any ‘fine dining’ during our vacation in Mexico, as we were expecting that the ‘regular’ restaurant food would be special enough. But when we realized we were staying close to number 29 on Latin America’s 50 best restaurants and that we could still book a table for the next day (albeit at 5:30pm), we decided to go for it. And so we ended up at Arca in Tulum. The Mexican-American chef Jose Luis Hinostroza has an impressive resume, which includes not only Noma but also El Celler de Can Roca (my personal best restaurant … Continue reading Dining in Mexico: Arca