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Comidinhas mágicas: aventuras culinárias pelo mundo

Casa Manu

Comidinhas Mágicas highlighted by Prazeres da Mesa

The book Comidinhas Mágicas: Culinary Adventures Around the World was featured in the article “Para devorar nas férias,” published by the renowned portal Prazeres da Mesa, which curates special book recommendations about food and drink...

Casa Manu

Casa Manu on Bom Gourmet

Bom Gourmet recently published an article about a new moment in my journey with the creation of Casa Manu. The piece draws a direct connection between paths that have been built over many years and...

Institute

Alimenta Curitiba 2025: A Day Dedicated to Learning, Care, and Community

On December 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Manu Buffara Institute will host the 5th edition of Alimenta Curitiba at the Urban Farm of Curitiba. More than an annual event, Alimenta Curitiba is...

Casa Manu

Casa Manu: A New Way to Care for Your Home, Your Life, and the Little Moments

Life is made of details: the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the soft fabric that follows our days, and the objects we choose to make every corner more welcoming. A home holds stories and also...

Gastronomy

Restaurante Manu Among the 100 Best in Latin America in 2025

On November 18, 2025, the new list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, one of the most respected recognitions in the global culinary scene, was announced. It is with great joy that we celebrate an...

Gastronomy

From Curitiba to the world: Brazil at The Best Chef Awards 2025

The past few days in Milan were filled with celebration, encounters, and inspiration. Taking part once again in The Best Chef Awards and being among the best chefs in the world is an immense joy...

Gastronomy

Manu Buffara inspires at SEBRAE Delas with the talk “Flavor with Purpose”

In August 2025, chef Manoella Buffara took part in a lecture organized by Sebrae Delas in Curitiba, bringing together professionals, students, and gastronomy enthusiasts. The event was part of a caravan that promotes female leadership...

Gastronomy

The 100 Best Restaurants in Brazil According to the 2025 EXAME Casual Ranking

In its fourth edition, the list highlights the country’s rich cuisine, represented by establishments from 23 cities across all five regions. Showcasing Brazil’s gastronomic diversity, whether in a small restaurant in the countryside serving traditional...

Gastronomy

How a Deep Sense of Humanity Gave Manoella ‘Manu’ Buffara Her Culinary Edge

A love for food and people allowed this chef to create a globally celebrated restaurant in her Brazilian hometown If not for a small twist of fate, Manoella “Manu” Buffara might have been known more...

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Gastronomy

Manu Buffara: “Simple things reconnect us with life.”

By Emma Robertson Ms. Buffara, as a chef and restaurant owner, how important is it for you to stay connected with nature? It’s extremely important. I grew up in the countryside; my maternal grandparents came...