Summary
- Chef Carlos Portela’s restaurant, Orujo, in Puerto Rico offers a unique, immersive dining experience.
- The intimate space is filled with personal touches and local art, reflecting the chef’s pride in Puerto Rican culture.
- Portela’s culinary creations feature local ingredients as the star, emphasizing sustainability and zero-waste practices.
- His innovative cooking style, rooted in deep food science knowledge and improvisation, has garnered recognition including a James Beard Award nomination.
