São Paulo’s culinary scene shines bright with Janaína Torres, co-owner of A Casa do Porco, being crowned the World’s Best Female Chef 2024 by “Restaurant Magazine.” The prestigious title was bestowed upon her at a glamorous ceremony in Las Vegas on June 5, 2024. Torres, known for her innovative pork dishes, also boasts the No. 12 spot on the 2023 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
At A Casa do Porco, diners indulge in tantalizing delights like slow-roasted pig, artisan sausages, and cassava croquettes, all celebrated for their fine dining value. Apart from her flagship restaurant, Torres also manages popular venues in São Paulo such as O Bar da Dona Onça and Hot Pork.
Her culinary prowess is matched only by her commitment to social activism. Torres has championed causes such as food education and access, significantly improving the nutritional quality of meals for 1.8 million schoolchildren in collaboration with the São Paulo government. She has also fought for financial aid for chefs and hospitality workers during the pandemic.
São Paulo’s Janaína Torres Named World’s Best Female Chef 2024
Looking towards the future, Torres has ambitious plans to launch a new restaurant and cultural center in downtown São Paulo in 2025. This innovative space will blend Brazilian cuisine with wellbeing and cultural diversity, offering rotating pop-ups that showcase Latin American traditions.
Through her culinary excellence and dedication to social change, Torres’s story serves as an inspiration to aspiring chefs and underscores the transformative power of gastronomy in society.