Janaína Torres, co-owner of A Casa do Porco in São Paulo, earned the title of World’s Best Female Chef 2024 from “Restaurant Magazine.”
They presented this global accolade at a ceremony in Las Vegas on June 5, 2024.
Torres is renowned not only for her culinary skills but also for her commitment to social activism.
Her restaurant, known for innovative pork dishes, ranks No. 12 on the 2023 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Diners at A Casa do Porco savor specialties such as slow-roasted pig, artisan sausages, and cassava croquettes, celebrated for their fine dining value.
Besides her flagship, Torres runs popular venues in São Paulo like O Bar da Dona Onça and Hot Pork.
She actively participates in community initiatives, particularly enhancing food education and access.
Collaborating with the São Paulo government, she improved the nutrition of 1.8 million schoolchildren by substituting processed foods with fresh ingredients.
During the pandemic, she also spearheaded efforts to obtain government financial support for chefs and hospitality workers.
Despite personal and professional challenges, including sexism and the loss of her mother in 2021, Torres continued to excel.
In 2023, she earned the title of Latin America’s Best Female Chef, advocating for women’s empowerment and challenging the culinary industry’s male-dominated culture.
São Paulo’s Janaína Torres Named World’s Best Female Chef 2024
Looking ahead, Torres plans to open a new restaurant and cultural center in downtown São Paulo in 2025.
This venue will blend Brazilian cuisine with wellbeing and cultural diversity, featuring rotating pop-ups that celebrate Latin American traditions.
Earning the title of World’s Best Female Chef 2024 underscores Torres’s exceptional talent and dedication to Brazilian gastronomy.
Her work extends beyond the kitchen, promoting social change and community engagement through food.
Her story inspires the next generation of chefs and demonstrates the transformative power of culinary arts in society.
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