ENTREPRENEUR’S CORNER

Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa

By Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa

Latin America is associated with warmth, color, movement, and sensuality. For a reminder of the flavors of Latin America the go-to destination in New York City this Fall needs you look no further than Baby Brasa.

Meet entrepreneur Franco Noriega who launched the grand culinary adventure of Baby Brasa when he opened doors for the now landmark location. The former model turned international sensation and judge of Mexico’s MasterChef has a vast and eclectic background, which includes establishing a renowned chef title with elite training at the International Culinary Center as well as launching a Beach Club in Ipanema Brazil. 

Deeply rooted in the heart of The Village, the pulse of the city beats strong here. The attractive surroundings and superbly delicious dishes are only rivaled by a staff that passionately serves you steaming plates and carefully curated cocktails. To experience the vibe here is to have an affair of all the senses as they get elevated to glorious heights. This is not just another meal. This is a deeply rooted tropical heat wave full of feverish spice that makes you perspire with desire. When here you fully crave amazing food, spectacular drinks and a unique rhythmic vibe that will have your taste buds dancing all night long.  

THE GLAMOUROUS CROWD
The Peruvian restaurant is known best as The Oasis of the Big Apple. The exotic and exquisite culinary experience found here has created a divine lifestyle for patrons to admire. A haven for the hippest of the in-crowd and the most glamourous trendsetters, dedicated loyalists and newcomers alike flock to the restaurant that serves up incredible dishes at this one-of-a-kind contemporary venue in The Village.

His well-known partnership with Milan Kelez at the restaurant has produced an outstanding list of memorable events and special evenings since the restaurant started operations in 2016. To party here is a golden gift granted by these two hospitality masters.

Noriega’s romantic and lively establishment is a scrumptious setting where unique dishes are discovered. Awaken your senses in the most appealing way with signature entrees including Passion Fruit Salmon served with sautéed vegetable pineapple fried rice; Lomo Saltado with marinated grass-fed sirloin steak chunks, red onion, cherry tomatoes; and Spaguetti Huancaina in a traditional huancaína sauce made with Peruvian yellow pepper and white cheese with lomo saltado on top.

With an added value, Noriega offers his patrons a happy hour Monday to Friday between 3 to 6 pm brings further bliss and highlights such notable items as the colorful Pink Flamingo served with Tito’s vodka, and the Coconut Margarita with Casa Amigos tequila, coconut and lime juice; as well as the Watermelon Picante with Habanero infused Cazadores tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, tajin rim.

A GORGEOUS VENUE
The food quality is complemented by the gorgeous venue. Art Deco-tropical vibes surround you inside the dining room. Say no to travel to Miami or further south of the border. Just step inside the grand gardens of Baby Brasa and be transported away. Over two hundred people can be seated at a time to equally experience the electrifying magnitude of exuberance and haute cuisine.

The Fall of 2022 may have temperatures falling outside, but inside they are soaring as the foodie and nightlife scene of New York City congregates at the beautiful Baby Brasa.

For more information on Franco Noriega and Baby Brasa, visit babybrasa.com