From “George Burns“ to a Michelin star: chef George Mendes’ pursuit of perfection and his Portuguese culinary mission

from The Heart & Hustle of Portugal · host Tony Gonçalves

George Mendes is known in the culinary world as the executive chef of Aldea, the New York restaurant that gave him his Michelin star. Now based in Boston, he operates Amar, his Portuguese inspired fine dining place. Listen to George’s fascinating journey from his first culinary steps in school (where he burned everything), to his love for Portuguese cuisine in the podcast The Heart and Hustle of Portugal with Tony GonçalvesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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George Mendes, the Michelin starred chef that now operates Amar in Boston, talks to Tony Gonçalves about perfection, pursuit and Portuguese heritage.

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