The Gelinaz Shuffle Welcomes Chef Alex Atala to Brooklyn for One Night Only
On July 9, diners at Blanca in Brooklyn—and 36 other restaurants around the world—had no idea who'd be cooking for them. Instead of chef Carlo Mirarchi, who was trying to figure out what to do with the improperly castrated goats that had been delivered for that night's dinner at Central in Lima, Peru, they were welcomed by...Alex Atala of D.O.M. in São Paulo, a.k.a. #9 on the World's Best Restaurants list? Surprise! You've been Shuffled (learn more about it here).
Alex Lau1/9Alex Atala greets guests.
Alex Lau2/9Plating duck with the Blanca crew.
Alex Lau3/9Snack time: fried oyster with marinated tapioca and trout roe.
Alex Lau4/9The snacks continue: Baby leek wrapped in beef lardo.
Alex Lau5/9Atala serves Vogue's Phyllis Posnick classic aligot (potatoes meet cheese).
Alex Lau6/9In a wink to Blanca's pastas, strips of heart of palm are served carbonara-style.
Alex Lau7/9Dry-aged duck prepares to meet Amazonian sweet chile, pickled banana, and toasted coconut powder.
Alex Lau8/9Tiny buds finish a mood-altering dessert.
Alex Lau9/9Guests at the first seating included Pocketfork's Aaron Arizipe (center) and Contra and Wildair's Fabian von Hauske (right).
