Loco
Alexandre Silva gained national recognition for winning Portugal’s edition of Top Chef in 2012, and then most recently as a Michelin-star winner for Loco, a restaurant without a menu. Diners can pick between a 14- or 18-course tasting feast—the rest is a surprise from start to finish. Every thing that comes to the table is a sensory delight, including the selection of butter that accompanies the addictive sourdough bread (one of them is spiked with smoked cuttlefish ink). There’s usually a catch of day, too, served with fermented mushrooms, chili, and lemongrass for a Southeast Asian twist.
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