E104 Fernanda Cardozo

This weeks guest is the talented Fernanda Cardozo. Fernanda currently lives in Madrid Spain, but was born and raised in Columbia which is were she started her hospitality career. Fernanda has studied international cuisine and is very passionate about asian flavors. Fernanda has also studied molecular gastronomy at the University of Girona.

After several years of working in the kitchen, Fernanda fell in love with the bar. She saw the bar and the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant from afar, which was very different from a busy kitchen. Therefore, after 4 years in the kitchen Fernanda started working behind the bar in her early 20’s. Fernanda studied in Cali, Columbia and worked in several bars in Colombia, creating menus and working with brands. Fernanda opened a bar with a close friend in Cali Colombia called Elsa Café. They currently have 4 locations.

Fernanda eventually moved to Spain and realized that this is where she needed to stay. Fernanda had originally started visiting Spain as a child to see family and considers Spain as her second home.

Fernanda spent several years studying whisky and improving her mixology skills. Eventually, Fernanda applied for a vacancy in a Michelin starred restaurant named Benares where she became the bar manager in her mid 20s. Fernanda was responsible for creating the menu and managing staff. Fernanda eventually moved on to a popular speakeasy bar in Madrid called Bad Company.

Fernanda also has a passion for photography. She is now making a career out of her hobby and photography skills. Fernanda currently creates content for brands and bars in Madrid. Fernanda is currently creating a new cocktail menu for restaurant chain called The Lobstar.

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