Thiago Castanho's love of food and local ingredients began at home, when
his father decided to turn their living room into a small restaurant to
support the family. Now 26, Thiago is one of the most acclaimed chefs
of the new Brazilian cuisine with two restaurants: his first, Remanso do
Peixe; and his new one, Remanso do Bosque, on the edge of a national
park.
Thiago's cuisine moves easily from tradition to modernity.
He manages to combine comfort food and the diverse flavours of Brazil in
a unique way. His food is in tune with nature, showing great love and
respect for the environment and for local producers. Thiago featured on
Michael Palin's BBC series Brazil.