Restaurant Leo on Gastronomy for Development

Future Food with Analisa Winther

English - April 29, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 108 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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Laura Hernández Espinosa is part of the mother-daughter team behind Restaurant Leo
in Bogota, Colombia. Leo has been named one of the World’s 50 Best restaurants
multiple times. It merges culinary philosophy and liquid offerings to create a sensory journey that celebrates heritage as one of the most multicultural and biodiverse countries in the world Colombia. Leo sources ingredients from across the country exploring how gastronomy can be used as a platform for regional and social development. Their work is inspired by the interconnection between humans, cultural heritage, and the natural environment. Leo also runs a Foundation, FunLeo, which works to strengthen ties between rural and urban areas.

What we cover:

What is means to be a Colombia sommelier
How Leo approaches innovation
How gastronomy can be used as a tool for social and economic development
Celebrating biodiversity in the kitchen
How other restaurants can act as a vehicle for change and work towards building up regional food systems

Building long-term working relationships that affect change

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