In a strategic location within the
Rosewood São Paulo hotel , chef
Felipe Rodrigues has at his disposal a variety of spices and fresh vegetables from various regions of the country, which he has been able to discover throughout his many travels in the name of gastronomy. Landscaper
João Queiroz , in partnership with Jurban, has just opened a small but rich vegetable garden created especially to suit the personality and refinement of the hotel's dishes.
The Rosewood São Paulo project prioritizes
sustainability and preservation of organic matter in a self-irrigating system, respecting the demands of each species planted.
The aesthetics of the flowerbeds are inspired by the hotel's curation of Brazilian furniture and are reminiscent of the shape of cribs, in homage to the ancient Maternity Hospital of Condessa Filomena Matarazzo, which today houses part of the hotel. Among the species, nasturtium, some varieties of tomatoes, seven varieties of basil, a wide variety of edible flowers, among others, are cultivated and preserved in the space. “My proposal is to bring man closer to nature. To pass on what I experienced in childhood, lived among a family of farmers. At Petrichor, we believe that there are gardens for any space, always respecting each species planted”, explains landscaper João Queiroz.
The
garden project was an invitation from chef Felipe Rodrigues, who wanted to have access to his favorite spices in a natural, sustainable and affordable way. “The wealth of flavors and aromas that we find in Brazilian flora deserves to be explored so that it reaches the tables of Brazilians and this project aims to achieve this. In addition to those native to Brazil, other species to be cultivated will certainly enhance our menu. Having such a rich and accessible variety is an indescribable pleasure!”, says the chef.
Bruno Mazorra, creator of Jurban and partner in the project, adds: "We hope that through cultivation combined with
biophilic design , more and more people can benefit from the experience and enjoy quality organic inputs."
