How many Michelin stars does Virgilio Martinez have?
three-Michelin-
It was really something for me as it let me see and experience the rhythm and philosophy of working in a three-Michelin-starred restaurant.
What led Virgilio Martinez cooking?
A former national skateboarding champion in his native Peru, Martinez decided to study law after injuries left him unable to compete, and it took a side holiday job for him to fully realize his love for cooking.
Where does Virgilio Martinez come from?
Lima, Peru
Virgilio Martínez Véliz/Place of birth
Who is Virgilio Martinez mentor?
Gaston Acurio
Martinez : I was working for more than 30 chefs, so I have many mentors. But among these mentors, Gaston Acurio is the one who reminded me of my love for my home country. I left Peru because I couldn’t find any hope there, so I never thought that I’ll be back and work in this country.
When was LeN born?
December 1986 (age 34 years)
Pia Leon/Date of birth
What is chef Martinez known style of cooking?
| Virgilio Martínez Véliz | |
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| Education | Le Cordon Bleu |
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| Cooking style | Peruvian cuisine |
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What did Virgilio Martínez base his 2012 menu on?
altitude menu
Now at Central, which he runs with wife Pia León, they use 180 different ingredients. He estimates that 50 percent of them people do not know. In 2012, he introduced his altitude menu – inspired by the pre-Columbian cooking style of the Incas.
Who is the chef at Central?
Virgilio Martínez Véliz
Central Restaurante is the flagship restaurant of Peruvian chef, Virgilio Martínez Véliz, and serves as his workshop in the investigation and integration of indigenous Peruvian ingredients into the restaurant’s menu. The restaurant is known for its contemporary interpretation and presentation of Peruvian cuisine.
Where does Virgilio Martinez live?
Lima
In 2013, four years after the opening of his flagship restaurant, Central, in Lima—where he lives with his wife (also a business partner) and their young son—it earned a coveted spot on San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
