Rosetta

Rosetta is one of the most popular restaurants in Mexico City. Since its doors first opened in 2010, it has reinvented what a Mexican restaurant can be: through sincere, ingredient-based cuisine that both revives and challenges tradition; through its commitment to serving local and seasonal produce grown by small-scale, sustainable producers; and through its location and attention to detail, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The first book by Elena Reygadas, chef and owner of Rosetta, is more than a cookbook. For one thing, she shares a selection of her recipes from the present and the past. But she also offers a series of reflections on many different topics: from the social and environmental impact of industrialized food, to personal recollections, to the history of little-known Mexican ingredients. With Rosetta, Elena Reygadas proves why she is one of the most compelling chefs in Mexico-as acknowledged in 2014, when she was named Latin America's Best Female Chef-and reveals herself as a gifted writer with a sensibility that goes beyond cooking. "This book instantly brought me back to Rosetta, where I was served the most beautiful meal made from seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Beyond the vibrant and delicious recipes Elena presents in this book, she also shows us how she thinks of a meal. It is not just about the food, it is about awakening all the senses-which is something I've always strived to do, too. The setting of the tables, the music, the flowers-all of it comes alive in Elena's hands, and makes you feel like you are invited and welcomed into her home. " Alice Waters, owner of Chez Pannise and founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project "Rosetta, Elena Reyadas' beautiful cookbook, makes me want to fly down to Mexico City where I first sampled the delicious offerings from her restaurant and bakery. The photographs will entice you and your lucky guests will realize Mexican cuisines is one of the world's finest. I may not have the time to fly south of the border very often, but I'll be reliving my lovely vacations there whenever I open Rosetta. " Nancy Silverton, chef and owner of Mozza Restaurant Group and founder of La Brea Bakery