Rohan Duck
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Fulton Market
"Just One of so many standouts - Rohan Duck -
Thank You @grant_achatz and team for a crazy delicious meal and hospitality 👊"
ChefGeorge Mendes
New York
About George Mendes
George Mendes is the chef/partner of Lupulo and Aldea. As a first-generation American born to Portuguese parents, he has fond memories of the elaborate, festive meals his family would prepare while he was growing up in Danbury, Connecticut.
My Venues
- Aldea
- 31 W 17th St
- New York, NY
Accolades
- Nominee for Best Chef: New York CityJames Beard Foundation
- Best New ChefsFood & Wine
- One StarMichelin Guide
- Ten Best New RestaurantsGQ Magazine
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in NYC
Where I Go Out
Shaved carrot, petals, seeds
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Prospect Heights
"Humble ingredients Shining, Exciting work , Delicious meal-- Thank You to the entire team @gregbaxtrom"
Aged prime porterhouse for two
$$$, Steakhouse, Midtown Manhattan
"I can't believe how long it had been until I finally came here. Keens has a very historic room with all the clay smoking pipes. I always go there for the porterhouse for two, and they have a killer bourbon list as well."
Sushi
$$$, Japanese, Asian, Sushi, Sake Bar, Midtown Manhattan
"Late night on Sundays, Blue Ribbon Sushi is the place to be. Get anything off their sushi list. Anything."
Uni panini
$$$$, Wine Bar, Full Bar, Tapas, Chelsea
"Chelsea tapas spot El Quinto Pino serves this sandwich comprised of a baguette slathered with sea urchin. It's simply delicious."
Yuba & uni
$$$$, Japanese, Reservations, Ukrainian Village
"This dish made with yuba (tofu skin) has the freshness of sea urchin along with the heat of wasabi, a cooling gelée and chef Chikara Sono's masterful Japanese technique. All of it together is what makes this dish badass. Call ahead because sea urchin isn't always available."
At My Venues
Broa ( dense Portuguese corn flour bread), and Sweet Potato bread
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"Broa ( dense Portuguese corn flour bread) on left
Sweet Potato bread on right .. #testing"
Swiss chard + black trumpet mushroom pie
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"Swiss chard + black trumpet mushroom pie. work in progress"
Knoll Krest farm egg with bacalhau
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"George balances this dish brilliantly. When the salty and aggressive olive combines with the richness of the egg, simplicity meets perfection. Maintaining a balance of light and airy while leaving the substance that the salt cod deserves is an art form. It can easily be over- or under-shot."
Suckling pig
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"I love the flavors of George Mendes’ suckling pig. He pairs it with littleneck clams, cauliflower and carrot pickles, and golden nugget potatoes. He is a talented young chef who incorporates flavors from his Portuguese heritage with French technique."
Shrimp alhinho
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"Garlic shrimp is something that defines Portuguese cooking, and in the hands of George Mendez, it is perfect. Aldea's version has garlic, coriander, pimento, and pressed jus."
Sea urchin toast
$$$, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Midtown
"I love sea urchin in general, but particularly in this dish where the roe’s ocean funkiness is tempered by the mildness of the cauliflower. The mustard seed adds spice and the lime brings acidity."
