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| Mauro Colagreco | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mauro Colagreco |
| Birth date | 1976 |
| Birth place | La Plata, Argentina |
| Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Vegetable-forward |
| Restaurants | Mirazur |
| Awards | Three Michelin stars; World's 50 Best Restaurants #1 (2019) |
Mauro Colagreco is an Argentine-born, French-based chef renowned for his work at Mirazur in Menton, France. He rose from training under prominent European chefs to achieve multiple Michelin stars and international acclaim, blending Argentine roots with Provencean terroir and Ligurian influences. Colagreco's career intersects with leading figures and institutions in contemporary cuisine and gastronomy.
Born in La Plata in Argentina, Colagreco grew up in a family connected to Italian and Argentine traditions, influenced by regional produce from the Pampas and coastal ingredients from the Rio de la Plata. He moved to France to pursue formal culinary training, working in kitchens associated with institutions and chefs such as Lyon’s classical schools and apprenticeships under practitioners in cities like Paris and Nice. During formative years he encountered techniques and philosophies championed by mentors linked to names such as Alain Ducasse, Bernard Loiseau, Ferran Adrià, Gordon Ramsay, and Joël Robuchon.
Colagreco’s professional path included formative stages in prominent European restaurants and collaborations with chefs and institutions that shaped late 20th- and early 21st-century gastronomy. Early in his career he trained or worked in environments connected to Alain Passard's vegetable emphasis at L'Arpège, Pierre Gagnaire's innovation in Paris, and avant-garde kitchens influenced by El Bulli and Ferran Adrià. He developed networks spanning culinary centers such as Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, and London, and engaged with organizations including Relais & Châteaux, the Michelin Guide, and gastronomy festivals like Madrid Fusión and the Bocuse d'Or circuit. These associations connected him with chefs like Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller, Massimo Bottura, René Redzepi, Daniel Humm, and Noma-related discourse.
Colagreco opened Mirazur in Menton on the French Riviera, a setting near the Italian border and the Mediterranean Sea, placing the restaurant within culinary and tourist networks that include Monte Carlo, Nice, and Cannes. Mirazur’s menu evolved around local gardens, collaborations with producers from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and influences from Liguria, Piedmont, and Sicily. Mirazur became part of dialogues with institutions such as the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, the Guide Michelin, and associations of haute cuisine, drawing gastronomes from Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Buenos Aires. The restaurant hosted events and collaborations featuring figures like Alice Waters, Rene Redzepi, and participants from Slow Food congresses.
Colagreco and Mirazur received multiple accolades including three Michelin stars and first place on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019, joining predecessors and contemporaries such as El Celler de Can Roca, Noma, Osteria Francescana, and Eleven Madison Park. His honors connect him to award systems including the Gault Millau, the Bocuse d'Or ecosystem, national orders such as French distinctions often conferred on cultural figures, and features in publications like The New York Times, Le Monde, The Guardian, Financial Times, and La Repubblica. He has participated as a juror and guest at events including Madrid Fusión, Identità Golose, Chef's Table-style productions, and international culinary summits in cities like Tokyo, New York City, São Paulo, and Shanghai.
Colagreco’s cuisine emphasizes seasonal produce, garden-to-table sourcing, and a vegetable-forward approach reminiscent of chefs such as Alain Passard and movements like Slow Food. His style synthesizes influences from Argentinaan traditions, Italian regionality, and French technique, engaging with flavor profiles linked to Mediterranean ingredients, local herbs, and sea produce from the Mediterranean Sea. Colagreco integrates contemporary techniques associated with modernist cuisine while prioritizing terroir and sustainability discussed in forums alongside René Redzepi, Massimo Bottura, and proponents of regenerative gastronomy.
Colagreco divides his time between Menton and activities in international culinary centers; his professional circle includes chefs, restaurateurs, and cultural figures from Buenos Aires, Paris, London, and Rome. He has collaborated with culinary peers such as Massimo Bottura, Daniel Humm, Alex Atala, and advisors connected to organizations like Relais & Châteaux. Personal engagements have placed him at events featuring cultural institutions including UNESCO-linked food culture initiatives and municipal programs in Alpes-Maritimes.
Colagreco has promoted sustainability, local sourcing, and social projects collaborating with networks such as Slow Food, regional agricultural cooperatives in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and food-access programs in Buenos Aires and Nice. His initiatives intersect with discussions led by figures and organizations including Alice Waters, Dan Barber, and environmental platforms addressing biodiversity and agroecology. He has taken part in charitable events and benefit dinners alongside chefs from Osteria Francescana, El Celler de Can Roca, Noma, and philanthropic groups operating in cities like Lima, Santiago, and São Paulo.
Category:Argentine chefs Category:French chefs