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Passion and Garnacha:

perseverance: a chef’s

recipe for success

“Cooking is a matter of patience, of going between traditional
up step by step, and not believing that and contemporary
because you cook deliciously at home
you can now be the chef of a restaurant
Its cuisine is a reflection of a broader and more diverse
and manage a kitchen. Here everything is culinary world, without losing its own essence.
patience and understanding that you can
start as a kitchen assistant and work your “If I have to define my current cuisine, what I do is
way up to be a great kitchen honest and tasty cuisine that everyone likes, but based
on market cuisine, which is the use of seasonal
leader”, reflects Nelson.
products”, says Nelson.
Although in the beginning Venezuelan flavors
At the helm of his Garnacha restaurant, located in the predominated, with ingredients such as papelón (raw
Hotel La Pedregosa, he enjoys the peace of mind that cane sugar), cilantro and sweet chili, Nelson has currently
comes with being his own boss, an achievement that incorporated Asian influences into his dishes; however, it
would not have been possible without the unconditional always seeks to maintain a harmony between these new
support of his parents. flavors and local ingredients.
In addition to his love for cooking, he cultivates his artistic An example of this fusion is the Phosphorera Ramen, a
side through bonsai, painting, photography and reading. dish that surprises with its originality and rich flavor.
And to relax, there is nothing better than enjoying a good
Featured dishes
Cuban or Central American cigar.
• Caribbean shrimp cocktail
Currently, he is working on a new project that will soon
see the light of day: a pizza place called Pixa, which will • Reina pepiada salad with fried cheese arepa
be located in the Hotel San Remo, on the Puente de la • Slow cooked beef rib with teriyaki sauce
Pedregosa.
• Phosphorera Ramen

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