Pablo Díaz

19th – 23rd May

Pablo Díaz makes his jubilant return to Carousel.

Mercado 24, Pablo’s iconic, produce-driven love letter to Guatemala’s extraordinary natural larder, is a regular among Latin America’s 50Best (currently sitting pretty at #42), while casual little sister and cult favourite, Dora La Tostadora, continues to revolutionise Guatemala’s favourite snack.

Pablo has a remarkable knack for extracting every last bit of flavour from his chosen ingredients, working with the seasonal bounty of Guatemala City’s local markets to create a compelling locavore cuisine. The results are magic on a plate. Think ‘Sea Bream Tiradito’, cut with green chilli and ginger and perched precariously on one of his signature tostadas; rich and nutty ‘Roast Leek Ajo Blanco, Toasted Pumpkin Seed Granola’; and ‘Roast Duck, Green Chipilin Curry, Yellow Beet Mint & Basil Salad’, to be spooned greedily onto heirloom corn tortillas. Cutlery is optional. Napkins are a must.

This is joyful food humming with flavour and personality. To know Pablo is to love him. To experience his food is one of life’s true pleasures.