Francesco Stara: Mediterranean flavors, local sourcing, seasonality, and environmental responsibility
- Italian 1 star Chef
- Restaurant Fradis Minoris, Sardinia, Italy
- Green Star
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Francesco Stara is an Italian chef who was raised within the walls of his family restaurant in his hometown, Sassari, Sardinia.
He started traveling right after finishing culinary high school and worked in different countries like the UK, Canada, Brazil, France, Australia, UAE and Spain, learning from some of the best chefs in the culinary scene. During this time away he has been able to develop skills but mostly understand the importance of the product related to the culture.
After having spent more than 15 years abroad his heart was set to return to Sardinia and landed at Fradis Minoris. A restaurant located in a remote, but breathtakingly beautiful spot inside the Lagoon of Nora, a bio-diverse natural park, where respect for the environment cycles, and use of traditional methods are the base of the fishing activities focus for the restaurant.
The place was designed and built with a priority on sustainability, since the 1980’s. Long-standing collaborations with local farmers and small producers have ensured a deep connection with the region. That’s why the menu constantly changes, reflecting the seasonal availability of ingredients, often drawing inspiration from the landscapes and the Mediterranean culture. “At Fradis, every ingredient comes with its own identity and provenance, and we know who are the people to thank for all our products: our fisherman, gardeners, cheese makers, etc.. From the moment I arrived, I have worked to connect deeply with this place, an ecosystem where wildlife, and a way of thinking and living in harmony with nature, are at the heart of everything.” Francesco’s philosophy is to defend and showcase local products, always maintaining a clear commitment to a circular economy, without borders, constantly on the move, seeking beauty in all its simplicity, which gives a respectful nod to the product and a true sense of place.
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