THE CONVERGENCE OF CONTRASTS
The essence of umami. It was one of the most important lessons in cooking for Chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi. Just as important is the concept of omotenashi, the art of Japanese hospitality. Born into a Spanish and Italian family, Argentinian Chef Balbi took a different path from his culinary counterparts and headed east to Japan when the rest chose to be in traditional European kitchens. It was a calling that proved to be pivotal in developing his personal culinary approach.
Chef Balbi’s culinary philosophy is all about defying labels and bending genres. He aims to unite the rich influences of his experiences in Japan and Argentina in unexpected ways. It was in
