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NUNO BECAME INTERESTED in food at a young age and has dedicated his life to exploring and perfecting his cooking. Working on the family farm, he gained a deep connection with the land and the importance of how food is produced and Nuno’s love for Portuguese cuisine and seafood is still very much evident in his cooking.

In 2006 Nuno opened the gastro pub Bacchus in Hoxton, London where he received critical acclaim for his avant-garde food which, usually found in Michelin-starred restaurants, could suddenly be found in East London at gastro pub prices.

Nuno Mendes’ most recent venture is the opening of his own restaurant and bar Viajante, in March 2010. Set in the imposing Grade II listed Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green, Viajante combines the simple with the extravagant and takes inspiration from Portugal, Spain, Asia and Scandinavia, culminating in menus that manifest as ‘the sum of my experiences until today’, according to Mendes.

Viajante has received wide-spread recognition from critics and has received the coverted Michelin star within it’s first year of opening, the Remy Martin VSOP Award for ‘Best-Rated Newcomer’ in Harden’s upcoming London Restaurant Guide 2011. The London Restaurant Festival 2010 commended Viajante for its upcoming location, forward-thinking philosophy and cutting-edge food and awarded Nuno with ‘The Bravery’ award.