Massimiliano max alajmo is a part of the fifth generation of the alajmo family selfemployed as chefs and restaurateurs. Opened in 1981 by erminio alajmo and rita chimetto, the restaurant quickly became one of the best in italy. Massimiliano alajmo discusses in italian his own cooking style and thoughts on exploration, beauty and excellence. Hotel le calandre hotel le calandre offers setting in a green area of rubano, near gran teatro geox. Dorothy cann hamilton interviews massimiliano alajmo at the launch of the 2011 international day of italia cuisines at the italia culinary academy at the international culinary center.
Le calandre, 3 michelin stars gourmet restaurant in sarmeola. Dorothy cann hamilton interviews massimiliano alajmo youtube. The alajmo brothers, current proprietors of quadri, commissioned the film. The groups flagship restaurant in padua, called le calandre, has been named to the worlds 50 best restaurants for a decade, and the group boasts a total of five michelin stars. The alajmo group has openedoversees a few more restaurants including michelin 1star quadri in venice and cafe stern in paris and associated bistros. Today, the 42yearold is an accomplished multihyphenate in and outside of the kitchen. Massimiliano or max as hes widely known took over le calandres kitchen from his mother in 1990, one year after raffaele had started working alongside his father in the dining room. Le calandre via liguria 1, 35030 sarmeola, veneto, italy rated 4. Jun 01, 20 fluidita is the natural continuation of a journey that the alajmo brothers began in their first book, in. Max alajmo is obviously getting busier and we were lucky to have encountered him in the kitchen in le calandre during our visit. Alajmo cooks a main dish at his 3 michelin le calandre duration. Massimiliano alajmos saffron risotto with liquorice powder. For a possible room upgrade, please mention your reservation at le calandre. Le calandre a restaurant from the michelin guide find all the information you need on the le calandre restaurant.
Le calandre italy we came back the next morning to their casual restaurant for an early lunch before taking off. Jul 09, 2017 le calandre restaurant le calandre will be closed for summer break from tuesday, august 8th and will reopen for dinner service of thursday, august 31st. Their son, massimiliano alajmo, took over the restaurant in 1994, and only two years later in december 1996, the restaurant gained its. Le calandre alajmo brothers cookbook is like no other, with a cover designed and painted by massimiliano himself. Download our apps to discover and book our exquisite hotels and fine dining restaurants worldwide.
Le calandre a 3 stars michelin restaurant in the 2020 michelin guide italia. Feb 04, 2020 its the first partnership with a hotel for the alajmo group, whose familyowned restaurants comprise three restaurants in venice and four in padua. Massimiliano alajmo has a reputation as a somewhat mysterious prodigy whose cooking stubbornly defies pigeonholing. Jan 01, 2009 ingredienti recipes from le calandre in. See more ideas about food, ethnic recipes and take the cannoli. Le calandre is currently one of eight restaurants in italy to be recognized with three michelin stars, an honor that the restaurant has held since 2003. Rather than being divided into chapters based on courses antipasti, primi. This is one of massimilianos signature dishes included in the book a dish that he dedicated to his lovely wife mariapia and her homeland calabria and that you can taste whenever you want at le calandres restaurant in rubano. Alajmo prepares a dish with linguine at 3 michelin le calandre. We asked chef massimiliano alajmo of le calandre one of the 50 best restaurants in the world, according to this ranking. Art at curate featuring massimiliano alajmo of le calandre.
Massimiliano alajmo s sophisticated cuisine blends the elegantly classic with the invigoratingly modern. A plate of cicchetti to start pickled egg, baccala with fried polenta, eggplant mariapia, meatballs, chicken saland, saffron rice ball and octopus. Le calandre, near padua, is worth the detour gazing and grazing. Le calandre the worlds 50 best restaurants 2019 ranked. If so what is it like and is it worth spending 150 on it. Alajmo prepares a dessert at 3 michelin le calandre. Classico with classic dishes from the restaurant, max, and. Alajmo cooks a main dish at his 3 michelin le calandre. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was spacious and fully equipped. Sep 09, 2015 le calandre of chef massimiliano alajmo is one of italys most famous restaurants, has three michelin stars and is listed as number 34 on the worlds 50 best restaurants. In padua, veneto, le calandre is the place where it all began for the alajmo family. I buy my fair share of books and would happy to part with my money provided it is a good book.
From massimiliano and raffaele alajmo, acclaimed chefs and creators of le calandre, threemichelin star restaurant outside padua, italy, comes this fabulous collection which represents the alajmos glorious interpretation of the combination of italian and spanish style cuisine. For the 36yearold chef of le calandre restaurant near padua in italys veneto. The alajmo kitchen is equally happy cooking both classical and modern cuisine, as reflected in menus that allow diners to choose either path. Chef patron massimiliano alajmo cooks a delicious main dish at his 3 michelin star le calandre in sarmeola di rubano close to padua in italy. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Le calandre holds three michelin stars and was first stop on my restaurant tour in northern italy, and osteria francescana was the only one i liked a little bit better. In 2002, at the age of 28, he became the youngest chef in history to be awarded three stars by the michelin guide biography.
For the 36yearold chef of le calandre restaurant near padua in. Marks square, venice, as well as a line of food products and a special events business, all overseen by max from le calandre, his vibrant. The book home made wrote and illustrated reveals the the philosophical outlook of the chef massimiliano. One of the most interesting cases is that of the italian alajmo brothers, whose le calandre restaurant of rubano padova province pictured above has earned itself a place in the exclusive group of italys eight three michelinstarred establishments and occupies the 19th place in the rating of the worlds 50 best restaurants 2017. Le calandre is a restaurant in the village of sarmeola di rubano 6 kilometres 3. Opened in 1981 by erminio and rita alajmo, its ranked at the top of all the major italian restaurant guides, and it is also one of the the worlds 50 best restaurants. Massimiliano alajmo was just 28 when the michelin guide bestowed his familyas italian restaurant le calandre its three star status in 2002, making him one of the youngest executive chefs to earn that coveted distinction. Rita chimetto, massimiliano and raffaele alajmo s mother, helms the kitchen. Le calandre is owned by max and raf alajmo, two brothers who created a relaxed, yet elegant restaurant in northeastern italy. Siete ancora in tempo a prenotarvi per risotto e grigliata di domani. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. There are three tasting menus 11 courses for 225 euros each. The only book of its kind, fluidita is the natural continuation of a journey that the alajmo brothers began in their first book, in. This film documents the restoration of quadri, the 18th century coffeehouse and restaurant located in st.
Mar 31, 2015 massimiliano alajmo has a reputation as a somewhat mysterious prodigy whose cooking stubbornly defies pigeonholing. Massimiliano alajmo manages the kitchen and his brother raffaele is the chief executive officer since what once was just a restaurant has grown into a business of several restaurants, a. Siblings massimiliano, raffaele and laura are the third generation of chefentrepreneurs in the alajmo family. Leeu collection alajmo spa discover leeu collection.
At le calandre, their threemichelin star restaurant outside padua, italy, massimiliano and raffaele alajmo have forged a reputation for a cuisine that is. Massimiliano or max as hes widely known took over le calandre s kitchen from his mother in 1990, one year after raffaele had started. Like a needle pulling thread through a series of successive holes to create a delicate but sturdy seam, cuisine binds us together without us even. The venue opened its doors in 1970 and was remodelled in 2007. Le calandre is a finedining italian restaurant located in.
Abano grand hotel via valerio flacco, 1 35031 abano terme pd tel. The inspiration for maxs distinctive dishes comes from looking at the world with a childlike curiosity and sense of discovery, as well as his continuous and indepth research of ingredients. Buses stop right in front of hotel le calandre and will take you straight into padua town centre in around 10 minutes. Le calandre, sarmeola di rubano, italy conde nast traveler. Discover the history of the alajmo family and le calandre restaurant with a series of anecdotes and recipes. Le calandre s dining room and the custommade glasses, tableware and cutlery create the same feelings as the chefs cuisine which make it a perfect match. The second michelin star is awarded, with massimiliano in the kitchen.
The interior of le calandre matched the food quite well. Jan 22, 2015 in le calandre, chef alajmo had freedom to apply his talents and ultimately in 2002, he became the youngest chef in history to be awarded michelins highest accolade. Le calandre, 3 michelin stars gourmet restaurant in. Le calandre hardcover january 1, 2006 by massimiliano alajmo. Massimiliano alajmo born may 6, 1974 is an italian chef. Le parole di massimiliano alajmo per guardare al futuro gambero rosso writing in pencil. As a familyowned restaurant, max ran calandre with his older brother, the easy going raffaele alajmo who was in charge of the dining room and wine cellar he served me and my. The michelin inspectors point of view, information on prices, types of cuisine and opening hours on the michelin guides official website. The hotel is a 15min taxi drive away from the centre of padova, and ideally for those visiting restaurant le calandre right next door, or other restaurants in the neighborhood. The menu may include items like tagliatelle di nocciole affumicate con burro, asparagi bianchi et bottarga di muggine tagliatelle of smoked hazelnuts with butter, white asparagus and grey mullet roe.
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